Aero wheels

[Mycroft]

Nope. Sheer guesswork.

 

[VolkerP]

It's awfully rare I'd need to stretch out those extra 20 miles, so I'll say no. If they were something you could attach when needed somehow, then maybe.

Remember that the 20 miles increment is measured in EPA cycle. We don't know yet if it is combined. If that is the case, increments may be 15 miles city and 25 miles highway cycle, averaging to 20 miles. BUT if places you go include lots of highway driving, perhaps even faster than EPA cycle, your mileage will increase by far more than 7% versus the standard wheel.

 

[dsm363]

If they don't look too bad, I'll probably get them. Seems like a great way to increase your range.

 

[TEG]

I think I heard someone say "on the EPA2". I don't know if that meant EPA 2-cycle testing (as apposed to 5-cycle) or what.

 

[vfx]

I just assumed the were Moon.

 

[richkae]

I just assumed the were Moon.

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Yeah thats what I meant in my original post.

Given that I believe they should either be a zero cost or minimal cost option, and that I am spending $20000 to increase the range by 140 miles, I cannot imagine not getting them.

 

[Mycroft]

Meh. Just slap some duct tape across the spokes and Bob's your uncle! :biggrin:

 

[TEG]

I just assumed the were Moon...

Hah. That is how I started off my question to Franz:
"Will the aero wheels for 320 mile Model S be moon wheels?"
And the reply was along the lines of
"Oh no, they don't look too bad..."
So, basically, I don't think he would want to see "moon" wheels on an S.
Probably something a little more interesting.

 

[vfx]

..
Probably something a little more interesting.

I don't think they look that bad. Just a bit too unconventional for prime time.

 

[bonnie]

I don't think they look that bad. Just a bit too unconventional for prime time.

You're worried about 'too unconventional'? Where is vfx? Bring him back!

 

[vfx]

You're worried about 'too unconventional'? Where is vfx? Bring him back!

Oh, if only I did not have to make a living. Or was a musician.

 

[bonnie]

Oh, if only I did not have to make a living. Or was a musician.

Drummer. Unconventional is the conventional.

 

[vfx]

So if just changing the wheels increases the miles from 300 to 320 how does the EPA register this? As we know they just run the cars on a dyno.

 

[TEG]

So if just changing the wheels increases the miles from 300 to 320 how does the EPA register this? As we know they just run the cars on a dyno.

How Vehicles Are Tested

...Manufacturers test their own vehicles—usually pre-production prototypes—and report the results to EPA. EPA reviews the results and confirms about 10-15 percent of them through their own tests at the National Vehicles and Fuel Emissions Laboratory...

 

[Mark Petersen]

Maybe they have found a way to fool the test

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Been spotting several new Civics sporting these: 2012 Honda Civic HF 2012 Honda Civic HF Wheels Rims - TrendzCar

From the corresponding article: "Hidden aerodynamic features such as flat-bottom unit-body construction, precisely placed aero strakes, and other features work together to help the Honda Civic achieve excellent fuel-economy".

Think these are the kind of wheels/rims that'd help get to 320?!

 

[Mycroft]

Well, it would be certainly be easier to clean the brake dust off of them!

As an aside, I looked through the TrendzCar site and it's pretty cool. But they didn't have a single mention of Tesla! Lots of new cars, concept cars, even a frickin useless Fisker Surf, (check out the copious storage space with the back seats folded down), but no Tesla. Weird

 

[Mycroft]

I'm probably going to pick the turbine wheels regardless of the range factor. Love 'em!

 

[Albern]

What about something like this?

Or just make them go over the 21" Lorinster wheels.

 

[qwk]

What about something like this?

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Or just make them go over the 21" Lorinster wheels.

Those look great....