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Tire size?
- Thread starter Zoomit
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I guess I should have checked Twitter first:
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255/45R19
which would be 255/50R18
Diameter grew 1.6", which accounts for a 0.8" ride height increase.
It's possible the Model Y has the exact same suspension geometry as Model 3.
It's also an effective 6% gear ratio increase. Assuming they keep the same motor reduction ratio (very likely) then the torque to the ground is reduced 6% and the motor spins that much slower at all speeds.
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255/45R19
which would be 255/50R18
Diameter grew 1.6", which accounts for a 0.8" ride height increase.
It's possible the Model Y has the exact same suspension geometry as Model 3.
It's also an effective 6% gear ratio increase. Assuming they keep the same motor reduction ratio (very likely) then the torque to the ground is reduced 6% and the motor spins that much slower at all speeds.
camthehombre
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Just came here to say that the prototype Model Y that was seen in Washington today also has 255/45R19 tires, and (not being as smart as @Zoomit ) I used an online calculator to see the same things of 255/50R18 and also see that has has 11.1% greater sidewall than the 19s, which makes me wonder, does 11% make a huge difference in ride quality, sound or even protecting the rims?
There is no way that 255/50R18 will be the correct 18" size. Yes, it is dimensionally correct compared to the 255/45R19 but there is only one summer tire shown on Tire Rack. So for a car Tesla expects to sell thousands of there will be basically no aftermarket available tires in that size.
apologies...posted this on another thread b4 I saw this one...which seems more appropriate.
I ordered a Model Y with the standard 18" wheels under the assumption that I would upgrade myself to 20" /black finish (via third party tuner). Question is...do you all think 22" (as can be found with model x) will look out of place/too big for a model Y? also, does anyone know of any market/site, etc for brand new/un-used standard wheels (tires and/or rims) from people who have purchased 3, S, X and have done the same?
I ordered a Model Y with the standard 18" wheels under the assumption that I would upgrade myself to 20" /black finish (via third party tuner). Question is...do you all think 22" (as can be found with model x) will look out of place/too big for a model Y? also, does anyone know of any market/site, etc for brand new/un-used standard wheels (tires and/or rims) from people who have purchased 3, S, X and have done the same?
