I am expecting my MYLR next month. I ordered it with 19” wheels because I liked the ride, but I VERY MUCH prefer the look and design of the 20” black Tesla rims. I am contemplating switching out my factory aluminum rims for 19” black Tsportline rims that copy the design of Tesla 20” black rims. Has anyone done this? Are their issues installing the factory tires on the Tsportline rims? Is there a market for the original equipment rims?
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Swapping 19” factory rims for 19” 3rd-party rims
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I am expecting my MYLR next month. I ordered it with 19” wheels because I liked the ride, but I VERY MUCH prefer the look and design of the 20” black Tesla rims. I am contemplating switching out my factory aluminum rims for 19” black Tsportline rims that copy the design of Tesla 20” black rims. Has anyone done this? Are their issues installing the factory tires on the Tsportline rims? Is there a market for the original equipment rims?
You might be interested in the Rimetrix - Laminar Black wheel covers that are coming this fall for the Model Y. (These fit the 19" Gemini wheels, look like the Tesla Induction wheels.)
Laminar Black - Set of 4 Wheel Covers - Coming Fall 2021
Laminar Black - Set of 4 Wheel Covers - Coming Fall 2021
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Tires are swappable between any wheel brand out there. Just make sure you're getting the correct wheel width that fits the existing tire, and also make sure the offset of the aftermarket wheels will properly fit onto your car.
Also if you're going that route, by getting new rims to swap out the Gemini wheels, then also reuse the existing BT TPMS sensors on the new wheels, as only those will work on the Model Y. Then when you're all said & done, you'll have a set of Gemini rims & caps that you can get rid of or hang onto.
Also if you're going that route, by getting new rims to swap out the Gemini wheels, then also reuse the existing BT TPMS sensors on the new wheels, as only those will work on the Model Y. Then when you're all said & done, you'll have a set of Gemini rims & caps that you can get rid of or hang onto.
Someone can just as easily steal the Gemini wheel covers but they would probably take the wheels w/tires too.
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I went with the Martian wheels in 19x8.5". Probably saved about 9 pounds per wheel using the stock tires. So happy I made the switch. The car is better in pretty much every way. I really like how they look too.
whisperingshad
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I ordered performance but I don't have my car yet. I picked up the wheels this morning waiting still.
They are pretty close. My Geminis weighed about 30 pounds without tires and my Martians were just under 21 on my scales. I not sure what the "exact" difference is but even the tire guy remarked how much lighter the Martians were than the Geminis.
I love how the Martian looks on the car in the gunmetal color on my car. Not so contrasty as a white/black storm trooper look and a bit more sophisticated.
I just got my white MYLR with Geminis and have been looking at Martian wheels. Could we see a picture of your car with the gunmetal Martians?
Here are some pics. The car is a little dirty from all the rain and road grime but it will give you an idea of how they look on my white/black MY with the tow hitch on.
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