This thread (Wider tyres for Model Y Gemini) has prompted me to wonder whether replacing the standard 19" Gemini wheels on the MY RWD with 18" wheels and an appropriate tyre is a possibility?
I didn't want to hijack that thread, so thought a new thread more appropriate for this discussion.
I'm nowhere near knowledgable in this sort of thing, but looking at it purely logically, I figure you could get a higher profile tyre which should lead to a more comfortable ride. You alos gain the advantage of less worry over kerb rash, and potholes.
At 18", the cost per tyre comes down significantly (and would fairly quickly pay for a set of wheels perhaps), and you could perhaps aim for a slightly shorter circumference, which would "pad" your speedometer readings to include a more traditional 2-3km of "overstated" speed - something we are all used to in our ICE vehicles, but I understand is not the case in a Tesla?
Happy to be told I'm wrong on all of the above, but I'd really appreciate thoughts from the wise community!
I didn't want to hijack that thread, so thought a new thread more appropriate for this discussion.
I'm nowhere near knowledgable in this sort of thing, but looking at it purely logically, I figure you could get a higher profile tyre which should lead to a more comfortable ride. You alos gain the advantage of less worry over kerb rash, and potholes.
At 18", the cost per tyre comes down significantly (and would fairly quickly pay for a set of wheels perhaps), and you could perhaps aim for a slightly shorter circumference, which would "pad" your speedometer readings to include a more traditional 2-3km of "overstated" speed - something we are all used to in our ICE vehicles, but I understand is not the case in a Tesla?
Happy to be told I'm wrong on all of the above, but I'd really appreciate thoughts from the wise community!