Hi all,
New Model 3 (AWD, ext. battery) owner here (picking up the car in two weeks).
I ordered the 18" Aero wheels (didn't want to spend the $1500 for the 19" wheels... or the money on 19" tires!), but I'm going to be in the market for a second set of wheels for summer/winter tire swapping.
I understand the OEM Aero wheels/covers are designed to minimize drag and increase efficiency, and I think I even remember reading/hearing somewhere that they can increase mileage by 10% over other wheels.
Is this true? Can I expect a 10% reduction in range/mileage if I use 3rd-party wheels?
Have existing owners noticed a loss of range using non-Aero wheels? If so, any estimates of what that loss is?
Finally, are there aftermarket wheels folks recommend?
Many thanks!
New Model 3 (AWD, ext. battery) owner here (picking up the car in two weeks).
I ordered the 18" Aero wheels (didn't want to spend the $1500 for the 19" wheels... or the money on 19" tires!), but I'm going to be in the market for a second set of wheels for summer/winter tire swapping.
I understand the OEM Aero wheels/covers are designed to minimize drag and increase efficiency, and I think I even remember reading/hearing somewhere that they can increase mileage by 10% over other wheels.
Is this true? Can I expect a 10% reduction in range/mileage if I use 3rd-party wheels?
Have existing owners noticed a loss of range using non-Aero wheels? If so, any estimates of what that loss is?
Finally, are there aftermarket wheels folks recommend?
Many thanks!