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As of May 2021, the Tesla order page describes Tempest wheels as allowing 390 miles of range in the Plaid, but only 350 miles for the Arachnid wheels. Both refer to 19” wheels.
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Tempest Wheels
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Cheburashka
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BigNick
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Tesla Arachnid wheels are 21" only but T-Sportline has a very similarly-designed set in 19".
Super lightweight, 23.7 lbs each.
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Super lightweight, 23.7 lbs each.
TSS 19" Tesla Model S Wheel (Set of 4)
Tesla Model S 19" TSS arachnid style flow forged wheel is manufactured exclusively for the Tesla Model S. Get Tesla Model S wheels now! Order lightweight flow forged wheels for your Tesla Model S at T Sportline, home for Tesla Accessories, Wheels & Aero Kits.
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I just ordered those TSS in space gray for my MS for when it arrives...whenever that is!Tesla Arachnid wheels are 21" only but T-Sportline has a very similarly-designed set in 19".
Super lightweight, 23.7 lbs each.
TSS 19" Tesla Model S Wheel (Set of 4)
Tesla Model S 19" TSS arachnid style flow forged wheel is manufactured exclusively for the Tesla Model S. Get Tesla Model S wheels now! Order lightweight flow forged wheels for your Tesla Model S at T Sportline, home for Tesla Accessories, Wheels & Aero Kits.
mipmapped
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Yup. Make sure you get the same size. Once I sold the tempest on eBay my total outlay for the new wheels was $500 plus tire fitting.
JeffR
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I'm not a fan of the Tempest Aero Wheel Covers and plan to remove them shortly after I receive my 2021 Model S Long Range.
Are there any changes in style or color of the 19" rims (without the Tempest wheel covers) for the 2021 Model S LR? Anyone want to share a picture? Thanks.
Are there any changes in style or color of the 19" rims (without the Tempest wheel covers) for the 2021 Model S LR? Anyone want to share a picture? Thanks.
Marcust99
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Ditto - would love to see some shots of the 19"'s on the new S so I can make up my mind if I want to spend another $4500 for the 21"s
and decreased range.
JeffR
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Maybe these are the new Tempest wheels w/o Areo covers????
Just kidding ... wanted to add a little levity as we patiently/impatiently wait for our deliveries. These are 34" wheels with spinners on a custom Hellcat. Saw them today at a custom car show in San Diego. I ordered the 19s on my MS LR. After seeing a posted picture of the Tempest rims, I'm not a big fan. These are amazing, but won't fit on my Tesla.
Just kidding ... wanted to add a little levity as we patiently/impatiently wait for our deliveries. These are 34" wheels with spinners on a custom Hellcat. Saw them today at a custom car show in San Diego. I ordered the 19s on my MS LR. After seeing a posted picture of the Tempest rims, I'm not a big fan. These are amazing, but won't fit on my Tesla.
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CWhite
2020 Model S LR+
OK, they are getting picked on so I have to stand up for the Tempest. They do exactly what they were designed for, getting the Model S over a 400 mile range rating. On back to back 300 mile trips down I-5 I confirmed than leaving them off cost me almost 20 miles of range(higher speed = more aero help). Do the Slipstream’s I have winter tires on look better? Absolutely! It’s like hating the rear wing on a IMSA car, it’s not there for looks, it’s there to do a job.
JeffR
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Totally agree with you - they do the job for which they were designed. I just wish the style was a bit more to my liking. I suspect I'll end up using the rims for everyday use and add the Areo covers for long trips where the extra range will be appreciated.
trayloader
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Those seem similar:Maybe these are the new Tempest wheels w/o Areo covers????
Just kidding ... wanted to add a little levity as we patiently/impatiently wait for our deliveries. These are 34" wheels with spinners on a custom Hellcat. Saw them today at a custom car show in San Diego. I ordered the 19s on my MS LR. After seeing a posted picture of the Tempest rims, I'm not a big fan. These are amazing, but won't fit on my Tesla.
JeffR
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jpvdheijn
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these are freaking expensive but very well designed by the new aero. they claim to have created a 21 inch rim that keeps the same range as the 19 inch wheels.
The New Aero
Aerodynamic performance wheels for the Tesla Model S, 3 and X. Forged directional wheels. Buy them here
www.thenewaero.com
trayloader
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Good find!these are freaking expensive but very well designed by the new aero. they claim to have created a 21 inch rim that keeps the same range as the 19 inch wheels.
The New Aero
Aerodynamic performance wheels for the Tesla Model S, 3 and X. Forged directional wheels. Buy them here
But the deductable VAT in Sweden is effin 25%, i.e. prices are on par with Teslas own offerings. Hopefully they ship outside EU one day.
but BTT
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