Why won’t 19” Sport wheels fit on the performance model?

[MrFusion]

I’d like to get the 19” Sport wheel and winter tire package from Tesla for my Performance model, but Tesla’s website says they aren’t compatible. Anybody know why?

 

[Dalmatic]

The Performance model has larger brake calipers.

 

[MrFusion]

The Performance model has larger brake calipers.

Right, but 19” easily clears them. Is it the offset? Hoping to find the exact reason because it seems like I’ve seen people run the Sport 19s on the performance model, but maybe not.

 

[21SR+]

I believe its different bore size.

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

No, they fit fine. They’ll sit 5-6mm inboard though so they’re not a direct factory approved option. That’s all.

 

[MrFusion]

No, they fit fine. They’ll sit 5-6mm inboard though so they’re not a direct factory approved option. That’s all.

So they clear the brakes and have the cutout for the hub lip that the P has? I wonder if Tesla will actually sell them to me since it says they install them and it asks for a VIN.

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

Yes, they are an exact fit other than the offset. I'm sure you could convince them to sell you a set or just use someone else's VIN if they are inflexible. They'll charge you about $800/ea though, so you may want to consider a used set from the TMC classifieds, Facebook, or eBay.

The 2021 style sport wheels are pretty easy to find these days but if you want the original style you might have to hunt for a while to find a set in good condition. An alternative is to contact your local wheel powdercoating shop - they often have curbed wheels in stock that they will refinish in the color of your choice for maybe $1200/set.

 

[MrFusion]

Yes, they are an exact fit other than the offset. I'm sure you could convince them to sell you a set or just use someone else's VIN if they are inflexible. They'll charge you about $800/ea though, so you may want to consider a used set from the TMC classifieds, Facebook, or eBay.

The 2021 style sport wheels are pretty easy to find these days but if you want the original style you might have to hunt for a while to find a set in good condition. An alternative is to contact your local wheel powdercoating shop - they often have curbed wheels in stock that they will refinish in the color of your choice for maybe $1200/set.

Okay, thanks for the info! Tesla has the refreshed wheels with the Bluetooth TPMS sensors and Sottozero 3 winter tires for $3500/set. Not cheap, but Tire Rack charges $340 each for the same tires and $110 each for the sensors. So that ends up at $1800 for the tires and sensors. Leave the Tesla wheels at $1700 for the set/$425 each. Thinking that might be the way to go for brand new with everything already setup.

 

[RefreshedP]

They fit fine.