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Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
Most likely Tesla works with a supplier to cast them to their specifications. Don't believe it is any specific name-brand wheel company.
Tesla wheels are specific to them and are not something off-the-shelf. The lug pattern is compatible with BMW (at least for the S and X and assumed 3).
Tesla wheels are specific to them and are not something off-the-shelf. The lug pattern is compatible with BMW (at least for the S and X and assumed 3).
Well, it's probably a name brand wheel company. But it's custom to Tesla and you aren't going to find the same look (or even similar) on the open market.
BBS seems to be the only one who's managed to take their general mass market designs and sell them straight and nearly unchanged to the OEMs (like BMW and Porsche).
BBS seems to be the only one who's managed to take their general mass market designs and sell them straight and nearly unchanged to the OEMs (like BMW and Porsche).
I recall reading that Tesla wheels were manufactured by Prime wheels. I just googled it and found this reddit thread.. but I thought I read it here on TMC before also.
Who Manufactures today Tesla Rims? • r/teslamotors
Prime Wheel
Who Manufactures today Tesla Rims? • r/teslamotors
Prime Wheel
A-E
Former Vendor
Check out TSportline.com for the latest on 19" TST Wheel options for Model 3 or Call Jerel at (310) 854-5454. If you would like to stop by in person and check out our wheel selection for Tesla, we have a display located at Al & Ed's Autosound located at 8500 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
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Hope the quality is good cuz I'm not a fan of the styling.
And is that thread right about Tesla using Hankook tires? Are they any good? Based on the companies I know that carry them, it doesn't engender a lot of confidence. That said, I went on their website and it says they're the official supplier to the DTM so that's a good sign.
Yeah, in that thread they were talking about Hankook being the "official supplier". But from what we've seen, it looks like Michelin for the 18s and Continental for the 19s, unless they change that for "customer Production cars".
But for the record, Hankook tires are OK. They have a range of tires, like any manufacturer. But they've demonstrated that they at least have the capability to make a good tire (a few years ago, the "Ventus V12" did really well on a Car&Driver tire test). I havent seen a decent low-rolling resistance (LRR) tire from Hankook though. Maybe that's why Tesla decided to go with Michelin and Continental?
But for the record, Hankook tires are OK. They have a range of tires, like any manufacturer. But they've demonstrated that they at least have the capability to make a good tire (a few years ago, the "Ventus V12" did really well on a Car&Driver tire test). I havent seen a decent low-rolling resistance (LRR) tire from Hankook though. Maybe that's why Tesla decided to go with Michelin and Continental?
18x8
5x120 bolt pattern
42mm offset
67.1 center bore
$155
New 18" x 8" Alloy Replacement Wheel for Buick LaCrosse 2014 2015 2016 Rim 4114
Bonus points for being the OEM wheel of a Buick?
Offset is a hair off, but I doubt you'd notice 2mm. You could always add a 2mm spacer.
18x8
5x120 bolt pattern
42mm offset
67.1 center bore
$155
New 18" x 8" Alloy Replacement Wheel for Buick LaCrosse 2014 2015 2016 Rim 4114
Bonus points for being the OEM wheel of a Buick?
Offset is a hair off, but I doubt you'd notice 2mm. You could always add a 2mm spacer.
I asked this in another thread, but do we know the offset of the Model 3 wheels?
timk225
Active Member
Mmmmm.... no, I could use an OEM wheel from some manufacturers, both domestic and foreign, as a substitute on my 3, but not a BUICK wheel.
Garlan Garner
Banned
A-E
Former Vendor
The phone number provided in the post above is the best number to reach us in regards to Tsportline (310) 854-5454. My name is Jerel and I would be happy to help you in customizing your Tesla. Our hours are 9-6 Monday - Saturday Pacific time.
Thanks again !
jmm3
Member
Cam anyone confirm whether the OEM wheels are 5x120 or 5x114.3 as stated here - The Tesla Model 3 Wheel and Tire Guide
355rockit
Member
When I spoke to the VP of Engineering at the Seaside Tesla Service Center (totally by pure luck) while he was recharging his Model 3, I mentioned that I purchased some Model S rims which I am planning on using with the Model 3. I said "I hope the PCD is the same as the S". He smiled, but made no comment. I didn't want to push the subject since he was being so nice to let me photograph and sit in his car. I am still hoping it is the same.
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