Wheel options?

[jerome8283]

I’ve owned my 2022 MYP since October now and have stock 21” Uberturbine Wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season tires. The ride in terms of comfort and noise is tolerable. Over smooth surfaces it’s pretty quiet but rough roads are a bit noisy. I hit a second pothole today and can feel the rim contact. This is a bit scary. I haven’t noticed any damage and the tire pressure is stable. I’m considering getting different wheels but I do like the current look and I’m wondering what is available to achieve more comfort while maintaining the low profile look. Please share your thoughts and pics. Thank

 

[greatauror28]

If you would like to keep your wheels, the only way to go is put the rear tires in the front and order 295s for your rear. This will give enough sidewall protection to your OEM 9.5/10.5 staggered wheel setup - this is for wheel curb protection only.

For overall comfort and proper damping, I think the only way to go would be coilover route or, if you have unlimited funds, go bags.

 

[jerome8283]

Thanks. Would your first suggestion help soften the impact over potholes?

 

[jcanoe]

Unfortunately NYC and surrounding roads are too rough for low profile tires. TSportline offers 18" and 19" wheels to fit the Performance Model Y. The overall diameter of the tire remains 28" but the sidewall depth increases significantly to better survive potholes, other road surface imperfections. The ride will be less harsh, not jarring when encountering potholes that can't be avoided.

T Sportline

 

[greatauror28]

Thanks. Would your first suggestion help soften the impact over potholes?

I don’t think so as the tires would be wider and protrude more keeping the wheels safer from curbs but it didn’t have more taller sidewall for more cushioning and pothole protection, sorry.

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Might want to check this post out about softening the MYP ride / pothole protection. I don’t have bad roads often where I live but I’d like alternative tires/wheels for road tripping.

Ohlins coilover vs. MPP Comfort Coilover comparison

Very nice write up regarding the Ohlins. I'm not sure what year the loaner S was but it was the older design, possibly 2017? The loaner S was comfortable. It's my Comfort MPP that feels more bumpy and harsh. You just might have unrealistic expectations of comfort in the context of coilovers...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[flgatorfan]

Presumably you would want more sidewall which would mean a smaller rim. Question is how to do that while still looking flyyyy. Would be kinda cool to have threads for each rim size 18/19/20/21 for people to post pics in but I'm too lazy to attempt that.

 

[thesmokingman]

Thanks. Would your first suggestion help soften the impact over potholes?

Look in the ads for a set of Gemini wheels in the FS section. Wrap them in 275/45/19 and enjoy. One can also add the Ubertine looking covers shoudl one so desire.