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green1
Active Member
Are they any cheaper than the other Replika options that have better looks? (or do you prefer the look of these to the turbine look?)
Canuck
Well-Known Member
I prefer the turbine look of the Replika R187. They don't need a centering ring and they fit the Tesla center caps, which are, surprisingly, only $5 each from Tesla. And that's Canadian dollars!
hingisfan
hingisfan_Mark_V
Very nice... I use the Rial Lugano from tire rack. Also fits the centre caps. Several finishes available, I think mine are the Graphite.
green1
Active Member
I too am running on the Rial Luganos. At the time I got them they were one of only 2 such similar options, and by far the cheapest. However at this point the Replikas are cheaper than the Rials, and I haven't seen any reason that they would not be just as good, as such, if I were in the market right now I would likely chose the Replkcas instead.
3s-a-charm
Active Member
In my case, it probably came down to a few things, availability number one (I needed them "now!") and I was working with limited selection from a manufacturer who wholesaled a few brands through 1010tires... They were willing to do a straight replacement for Braelin's under warranty (which were not standing up to our winters). So having a "winter ready" wheel was a real necessity as well. Anything with a machined finished that is clear coated is NOT sufficient for Canadian winter. If the wheel seller and manufacturer don't warrant a wheel for use in winter, I won't buy it. It's something you should be clear on before ordering.
Beyond that, wheel style is all about preference... "shoes for your car" .. so get what you like. At a price you're willing to pay.
The turbine look is OK. Caught my fancy for a while, then grew tired of it before ever buying. In all honesty, if I need to replace my all-season (stock 19" wheels) I would go with an aero-effect design looking at cutting down wind resistance. ..so something more flat and looking more like a hub cap less of a mag, but not cheap. My eye is out for that.
Now that I see Replica 163 style, I could have just as easily gone for those when I shopped the 141 style. Maybe these weren't out yet when I was buying. But they are super close to Tesla OE 19" wheels too, see:
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Canuck
Well-Known Member
Where I live we don't get a lot of snow, if any, during winter, it rarely goes below freezing, and the last time I checked I was living in Canada.
But I will be taking my Tesla over the mountain passes to my cabin, and I already have earlier this month through snow and salted roads, but I washed the salt off the rims when I got back to the wet coast. In fact, the heavy rains washed most of it away anyway just during the drive home.
Clear coated wheels ARE more than sufficient for my Canadian winters.
If you're happy not having corrosion warranty, pick whatever you want.
Here's a random sample, which of these two wheels do you think Braelin will help you out with if you notice corrosion problems... and they notice you have a Canadian address?
Answer: the wheel on the left you have a hope. The wheel on the right, no hope.
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Canuck
Well-Known Member
The model I got, Replika R187 is a "Winter Approved Finish":
https://www.replika.ca/productinfo.aspx?wn=r187&fn=gloss+gunmetal
See the last line of the specs:
"Winter Approved Finish: Yes"
Corrosion is covered unless "caused by neglect":
https://www.replika.ca/garantie.aspx?lang=en-US
I won't be neglecting them and I'm certain your wheels have the same exclusion but where's Braelin's warranty? You won't find it online - not a good sign!
Replika is a Canadian company!
But seriously, I paid $775.96 (Canadian!) for all 4 wheels. If something does go wrong, it's barely worth the hassle.
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RclKag
BC CND P85+
This is exactly what I want. I'm getting the run around (Kal-Tire, 1010) that they don't exist.
where did you get them? who did you deal with?
Canuck
Well-Known Member
That's funny because I had both KalTire and 1010Tires with them, and had to cancel one of them.
Randy at 1010Tires in Richmond installed mine. It took him about a week to get them.
Kal-Tire initially told me the end of November but then they arrived early -- the same week as 1010Tires arrived, but I cancelled KalTire since I had already committed to 1010Tires and KalTire had told me initially the end of Nov. Both shops are great to deal with.
The wheels KalTire ordered for me may be in stock at their store since he told me they shipped -- you might want to call:
Ajay Kooner @ Kal Tire
10090 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC,
Phone: (604) 588-8473
Tell him that you want the Tesla rims he ordered (actually Replika R187 - but mention that he ordered them for the Tesla) then were cancelled. He actually knows of this thread since I emailed him @SmartElectric 's post here:
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/1525164/
And he said it was helpful since he contacted Hammond at the Toronto KalTire store to figure out how to order them. He said he also was looking forward to working on a Tesla so he was disappointed when I cancelled but he understood since I had already committed to 1010Tires when he told me he couldn't get them until late November. Then the next thing he tells they are already shipped so he may have them.
BTW, Kal Tire was $190/wheel (plus $35 shipping) whereas 1010Tire was 193.99 (no shipping cost). So there's little difference in price. Both were a lot cheaper than the MSRP of $272.51.
Good luck!
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Roadrunner13
Member
Well, Braelin is a subsidiary of Fastco here in Montreal just like...Replika!
http://www.fastco.ca/products/our-alloy-wheels/
If you read upthread (https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/1294657/ ), I got some 'winter approved' Braelin (black finish) after chatting with Scottm and his bad experience with Braelin 'non-winter approved' wheel.
They were not clearly identified on the site at the time he had ordered.
Mine still look good after their first winter so I believe they will hold-up just as well as Replikas!
I had chosen the Braelin because they didn't need any fitting ring, they were machined just to the right size for the S and they looked quite different from either the standard or the turbine wheels from Tesla.
See my warranty paper attached below, from Fastco...so also same warranty as Replika.
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green1
Active Member
FYI if we're talking about winter experience, the Rials handled last winter with zero hint of any issues. The only way you'd know they'd been on the car instead of in the garage all winter is one rock chip on one rim.
Going into my 4th winter with the rials and they are still in good shape save for one where a curb took a bite out of one. Have X-ice 3s mounted on them and have been very happy with the winter performance so far. My average wh/km for the last 2 weeks with the winter wheels has been 177 compared to 205 with the 21s running Michelin Super Sports through this spring/summer. However as soon as it gets colder and the snow fly's I'll be back in the 200s
hingisfan
hingisfan_Mark_V
These are the two Rial Lugano finishes that accept the Tesla OE caps....I really like having the OE caps, i think it's a nice touch. Those Replika R187 look great too though (and also take the Tesla caps) and with the current exchange rate I would probably buy them right now if I was buying a set, or the Replika 163, both are a great price, and in Canada.
f-stop
Active Member
I just had a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 put on my OEM 19" wheels - at Kal Tire (excellent service)
So far they seem pretty good in the wet, and not noisy on dry.
The R2s have a $50/set instant rebate on right now, until Nov 10.
Next spring once I finally make up my mind on which summer wheels, I'll buy a set on which to mount the old all-season Michelins. will be keeping an eye on this thread for other wheel ideas, keep the pics coming...
So far they seem pretty good in the wet, and not noisy on dry.
The R2s have a $50/set instant rebate on right now, until Nov 10.
Next spring once I finally make up my mind on which summer wheels, I'll buy a set on which to mount the old all-season Michelins. will be keeping an eye on this thread for other wheel ideas, keep the pics coming...
mknox
Well-Known Member
That is exactly what I did a couple of years ago (Hakka R2's on the stock rims by Kal Tire). I ended up buying silver Rial Lugano rims and TPMS sensors from Tire Rack in the US and had Kal mount my original rubber onto them. That was back when the CDN/US exchange rate was a lot better!
