WTB: 1.5 Roadster Left Rear Wheel

[chris22104]

Mine on my 08 Roadster is fine, but came from the factory in a lightly misted grey color, while the other 3 wheels are the pure aluminum color. So it does not match perfectly. Anyone got one with no damage? If not, I can still buy it new from Tesla I think. PM me! Thanks! Chris

 

[jordanthompson]

Mine on my 08 Roadster is fine, but came from the factory in a lightly misted grey color, while the other 3 wheels are the pure aluminum color. So it does not match perfectly. Anyone got one with no damage? If not, I can still buy it new from Tesla I think. PM me! Thanks! Chris

Can you just get it painted? I am pretty sure that the rims are painted an aluminum color.

 

[dhrivnak]

Yes the wheels are coated or painted an a local guy here recoats for about $60.

 

[chris22104]

If they are indeed painted an aluminum color, I suppose a rim repair place could bake the clear powdercoating off, and repaint it and repowdercoat it... Nobody around here tho...

 

[wiztecy]

Mine on my 08 Roadster is fine, but came from the factory in a lightly misted grey color, while the other 3 wheels are the pure aluminum color. So it does not match perfectly. Anyone got one with no damage? If not, I can still buy it new from Tesla I think. PM me! Thanks! Chris

Are you 100% certain the rim came like that from the factory? Why didn't you mention this when picking up your Roadster? Or are you a 2nd+ owner and don't know the history? If so I'd change the description. I really don't see Tesla letting something odd like that out. Sounds more like the original owner hit a curb, had the rim replaced, and it was of a different variation which can happen.

If it was me I'd just have the 4 powder coated to a black or gun metal color. End of story and it'll look better than stock.