Does anyone have any facts or definite before/after pics, that show that the body has become wider on the refresh? There are statements about it but I see no concrete items showing it is indeed wider.
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Refresh truly wider?
- Thread starter Hayseed_MS
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boonedocks
MS LR Blk/Blk 19”
It is definitely confirmed but it would be nice to know the difference between pre and post resresh
Are they just stating that the Model S has a wider body/chassis than most to give it those characteristics or is it saying that the body/chassis has been widened from previous model?
Here is an overlay of the old on top of the new. Matched up the hook/headlights exactly and you can clearly see the fenders are wider.
Interestingly, the mirrors on the new S also appear to be lower and a bit smaller.
Interestingly, the mirrors on the new S also appear to be lower and a bit smaller.
IslandHydro
Member
Already a pretty dang wide car.... I think I might need some KY to get the new one in my garage
What about rear and rear fenders? Do I see the rear fenders larger in darker colors in your overlay?
I read that it is 0.3" wider, so no not really significant. And yes, it is already a PITA to park in the garage next to any other car, it is too wide, they should have shrunk it a couple inches.
P.S. If only the front is wider, who cares, since the back is the problem since it is much wider than the front.
P.S. If only the front is wider, who cares, since the back is the problem since it is much wider than the front.
TripleTrucker
Member
The lower 'n' wider the better. It just makes it more beautiful than it already is.
I'm already groaning climbing out of it so another inch won't matter!
I'm already groaning climbing out of it so another inch won't matter!
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
The stereotype about men constantly exaggerating estimates in inches is alive and well.
BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
Looks like 255/40-19 with Tempests in front, or 265/35-21 with the Arachnids.
Can't see the rear tires close enough.
Can't see the rear tires close enough.
It would be nice to know rears as well. If I take delivery in March, I will want to switch out to at least AS tires for a bit.
They have the Pilot 4S on there. They make those in a 265/35 and a 285/30 which would have same overall diameter.
They have the Pilot 4S on there. They make those in a 265/35 and a 285/30 which would have same overall diameter.
BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
If I had to guess for staggered sizes:
Front: 255/40-19 or 265/35-21 (we can zoom in on the tire pic and see these.)
Rear: 285/40-19 or 295/35-21 (guessing)
Source? Playing around with sizes at Tire Rack. Both 19" sizes are available in Pirelli P-Zero; both 21" sizes available in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
Front: 255/40-19 or 265/35-21 (we can zoom in on the tire pic and see these.)
Rear: 285/40-19 or 295/35-21 (guessing)
Source? Playing around with sizes at Tire Rack. Both 19" sizes are available in Pirelli P-Zero; both 21" sizes available in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
I asked the Tesla online assistant (the service that offers to "help" when you browse the order page) for dimensions of the new ones, and was told that information was not available. So I am not sure if the word "wider" refers to being wider than other, more ordinary cars, or wider than the previous version.
As for front vs back, I have always found it curious that the back seat of my Model S is so snug. The car seems extremely wide. But a lot of the width is in doors that are extremely thick compared to other cars I have had.
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