Range Extending Wheels for Model Y Performance (MYP)

[Atraf]

In theory the FastWheels EV01(+) can be an alternative to the OEM 19" aerodynamic wheels

 

[Swtwsws6]

I’m getting 240Wh/mi on my LR with inductions (40% highway driving). I’d love an “Induction aero cover” that I could install specifically for big road trips, but alas…

Wow thats amazign effiency. Im on inductions and never get anywhere near that unless weather is really mild and im going 50mph or under. My lifetime is about 290wh/m i do about 75% or maybe more highway interstatedriving, so to be expected but your seems more like model 3 efficiency!

 

[Bossdaddy]

Just an anecdotal note on ride comfort:
I have the MYP w/ the 21" wheels and I actually prefer the ride of these as opposed to my 19" winter set-up with the Continental Viking tires. Eventhough the 19's may be softer they didn't ride as smooth. As @jcanoe stated, this probably has alot to do with the particular road surface.

I also like the comfort of the 21 Uber turbines on my 2021 y performance with 28,500 miles in the first year. The only dislike is I had to replace the back tires at 22,000 miles which cost me 1040 dollars! Ouch

 

[SpicyPaneer]

I drove 35 miles today mixed highway and suburb driving and used 10% of the battery. Highest speed was 66 mph for a few min to pass someone. So is this normal?

 

[jcanoe]

I drove 35 miles today mixed highway and suburb driving and used 10% of the battery. Highest speed was 66 mph for a few min to pass someone. So is this normal?

Hard to tell; 35 miles is not enough time and distance to estimate your efficiency. Use the Trips function and view the Trip A and Trip B Watt Hour / Mile (WH/Mi) consumption. Rename Trip B to Lifetime and don't reset this odometer. After several thousand miles your average Wh/mi won't change much except seasonally or if you change wheels/tires.

Divide 1 by the Wh/mi number expressed as kilowatt hours; i.e. 1/.270 for as example 270Wh/mi to come up with the miles of range per kilowatt hour. That is 3.7 miles of range per kWh. Multiply that number by the estimated size of the battery, ~77kWh for a range estimate, in this example ~285 miles. (Tesla's EPA combined city/highway range is based on something like ~234 Wh/mi. The Tesla EPA estimate does not factor in the use of any climate control or exceed 45 MPH in the Dyno test data.)

 

[Cyberspeed]

use teslafi and it gives you an efficiency measure. better than 100% = good less than 100% less good. Either way just charge and drive and enjoy. The cost/savings are very small.

My advice is:
Floor the skinny pedal and let the smiles rip!

 

[MYoohMY]

In theory the FastWheels EV01(+) can be an alternative to the OEM 19" aerodynamic wheels

Did you try these? I’m looking into some. I hate hubcaps and just got the long range y. I’d like to keep or even extend my range through as it’s for road trips.

 

[Atraf]

Did you try these? I’m looking into some. I hate hubcaps and just got the long range y. I’d like to keep or even extend my range through as it’s for road trips.asd

Didn't get to try it but my understanding is that the 18" version is just as efficient as the model 3 OEM aero wheels, thus the 19" version might edge out the 19 OEM wheels however probably not by enough to justify the cost.

 

[SpicyPaneer]

It won’t change by much, the 18’s are 235 vs yours is staggered set up. The 21 performance wheels are heavy but they are aerodynamic too.

 

[Atraf]

It won’t change by much, the 18’s are 235 vs yours is staggered set up. The 21 performance wheels are heavy but they are aerodynamic too.

I don't think that you are limited to 235 if you downsize to 18"

 

[SpicyPaneer]

I don't think that you are limited to 235 if you downsize to 18"

Look at the rim width vs larger size rims

 

[Atraf]

Look at the rim width vs larger size rims

Most tires I have seen support either 8.5" to 10.0" width rim or even 7.5" to 9.5" meanwhile the common 18" wheels are either 8.5" width or 9.0" width so I see no issue here?
Pretty sure 255/55R18 works for the Model Y ?

 

[SpicyPaneer]

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Most tires I have seen support either 8.5" to 10.0" width rim or even 7.5" to 9.5" meanwhile the common 18" wheels are either 8.5" width or 9.0" width so I see no issue here?
Pretty sure 255/55R18 works for the Model Y ?

Check you rim width. The tires will fit but the rim is probably 8 inch vs 9 inch.

 

[David99]

Did you try these? I’m looking into some. I hate hubcaps and just got the long range y. I’d like to keep or even extend my range through as it’s for road trips.

I just got the Fast EV 18 inch wheels for my Model Y Performance. They fit well over the larger brake caliper. There is probably half an inch space. I got 235/60 18 tires. Yes they are technically a bit too large but fit well and there is no rubbing of any kind. I just had them installed today so I can't say much about efficiency yet. The reason to go with 18 and even larger tires was to get the most comfort to compensate the stiff performance suspension. It is a bit softer but not as soft as I would have hoped.

BTW when you order the rims, you have the order the plastic covers separately. They are not included with the rims.

 

[Atraf]

I just got the Fast EV 18 inch wheels for my Model Y Performance. They fit well over the larger brake caliper. There is probably half an inch space. I got 235/60 18 tires. Yes they are technically a bit too large but fit well and there is no rubbing of any kind. I just had them installed today so I can't say much about efficiency yet. The reason to go with 18 and even larger tires was to get the most comfort to compensate the stiff performance suspension. It is a bit softer but not as soft as I would have hoped.

BTW when you order the rims, you have the order the plastic covers separately. They are not included with the rims.

Would love to see some photos if you have

 

[David99]

Would love to see some photos if you have

Here you go. I only drove about 300 miles with these, but so far very happy. The overall diameter is 1.057x larger. Not a big difference but you'd want to set your speed to 2 or maybe 3 mph lower than you would on the freeway. At city speeds the difference in too small to matter.