I just called my local Service Center to ask for the price of 18" rims without covers, and they said $200 USD a piece. (I figure the covers can just be transferred over, so there's no point in buying an extra set.)
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I just called my local Service Center to ask for the price of 18" rims without covers, and they said $200 USD a piece. (I figure the covers can just be transferred over, so there's no point in buying an extra set.)
Yes but I typically am someone who goes out before the roads are plowed. I assume the R3’s are more towards snow?
I took a look at the Pilots but they don’t make them in an 18” wheel size for the model 3 so that’s unfortunate.
I just did a little research on the pilot and dunlop. I was very impressed with Tirerack's assessment of the Pilot in particular. Would the Porsche specific tires fit on the 19" wheels:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...dewall=Blackwall&partnum=34VR9PA4N0&tab=Specs
That’s a good question. I imagine they would since they are the same size as the OEM tires.
I called Kal tire and got a price on the R3's. I am going to be stopping by this week to reserve them. Decided to just move forward and go with them. Based on everything I am reading, none of the tires discussed here are "bad" per-say.
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I think the load index is too low on these tires. From what I’ve found, 245/40/19 seems to be the smallest Alpin size that’ll carry/fit on the Model 3. I wish there was a way to get more sidewall on the 19” wheel (try help absorb bumps), but I haven’t been able to come up with a decent alternative.
They are pretty much the same tire and load index Tesla uses on their 20" wheel and people are kinda comfortable with those. I still think it is a viable choice for someone trying to maximize performance and handling characteristics in variable conditions. It's nice that there are choices.
From which stores? I checked 2017 BF deals, and Tire Rack didn't really have any. Discount Tire Direct did, but it was $100 off then an additional $60 if you use their credit card which I don't have and thus isn't as good as the current $150 off at Tire Rack.
Anyone have feedback on the R2/3 road noise ? I live in an area that’s not often snow covered but head north of the border often enough that I don’t want to risk a « normal » alll season tire. I’m debating R vs WRG and I’ll definitely be swapping in summer rims and tires so I’m tempted not to compromise and get Rs. That said, they worry me a bit with regards to noise and excessive wear on dry/warmer surfaces. Thoughts ? Has anybody looked up consumer reports on R3 vs WR?
I didn't notice the R2s being any noisier than the OEM all seasons. And they seem to wear well. I took them on a few warmer road trips. But no, I would never read consumer reports. I assume you wouldn't either, or you would just read it rather than asking.
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