Firedog7881
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I like my aero covers better than the rims themselves. I just colored mine.
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I like my aero covers better than the rims themselves. I just colored mine.
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Vinyl wrap or paint? Those actually look pretty good!
When I first decided to get a Model 3 it was gonna be an AWD with 19" OEM Wheels. But due to all the hysteria last fall I switched to a Performance (Stealth) for faster Delivery and Free Supercharging. But you lost the option of the 19" Wheels. I knew I could fix that later. No biggy.
When I say Aero's below, it's always with covers. Covers off don't look all that much better in my opinion, on Midnight Silver any way.
Interesting and informative, thanks. I ordered a MSM Y with standard wheels, but I'm still waffling over the wheels. My Plan A is to run it without the aero covers. This would have less impact on range than the 19" wheels and lower tire costs. I've seen pics but I haven't seen the uncovered wheels in person.
This thread is very interesting @mswlogo. My 3 is an AWD (non performance) and I bought it with the 19" wheels. I later bought a set of 18" wheels from Tesla with the snow tires. Like you I was expecting a big difference in efficiency but the difference was very small.
I think that if I had it to do over again, I might just buy an extra set of 19" wheels and mount snows on them. For me the 19" are much better looking.
Tires make a huge difference. However I quite like the better performance. Do the P7+ handle as well as the mxm4?
Yes with mxm4 your not traction limited on a good day, and the car still feels pretty good in the rain. Although You can get traction control to kick in pretty easy in the rain on a turn. The PS4S should reduce braking distance, but I'm not running any tests. The wider 19's do feel a bit more planted (could be offset or lower sidewall, maybe the extra 1/2" in width), and the PS4S track extremely well in the rain, it's a noticeable difference in the seat of the pants feeling over my MXM4s. The gains seem to cost efficiency though, not sure if it's worth it or not, but I had to try it once. I'll probably go through several sets of tires so who knows what I will try next...Yes, i'm wondering the same. I am upgrading to 19s from my aeros as well, and i'm trying to decide between Vredestein Quatrac 5, these Pirellies, and the Continental PureContact LS at a distant third.
I don't need performance oriented tires, but I don't want them to peel out when i'm in the mood for the occasional spirited driving. I'm actually pretty impressed by the MXM4 in that I can launch from a complete stop without hearing a screech.
Sorry, been out of pocket for a few days.Vinyl wrap or paint? Those actually look pretty good!
I went from 240 Wh/M to 300 changing from MXM 18s to PS4S 19s and lighter wheels. Weight is the same between the two over all. 19s are also 1/2 inch wide.
This is with covers off the aeros.
Tires make a huge difference. However I quite like the better performance. Do the P7+ handle as well as the mxm4?
I too bought the ‘stealth performance’ version, and I regret that choice. At the time it cost an extra five grand (no longer) for the bigger wheels and low profile tires. I thought that the lowered suspension and low profile tires would be less than optimal in snowy conditions, so I didn't tick that box and kept my five grand.Performance was originally offered with or without the 20” wheels and bigger brakes. No option for 19” though. It was $5K extra for the 20” wheels and Brakes. It is now only available with that package.
I too bought the ‘stealth performance’ version, and I regret that choice. At the time it cost an extra five grand (no longer) for the bigger wheels and low profile tires. I thought that the lowered suspension and low profile tires would be less than optimal in snowy conditions, so I didn't tick that box and kept my five grand.
I’ve since learned that:
All this probably reduces resale value a lot, but might reduce my insurance premium a bit.
- No Track Mode for me
- No Performance top speed for me
- My car description on the touchscreen is ‘Long Range Dual Motor’
- My car’s VIN does not have the Performance code
I don't think you got the stealth performance version of the car.I too bought the ‘stealth performance’ version, and I regret that choice. At the time it cost an extra five grand (no longer) for the bigger wheels and low profile tires. I thought that the lowered suspension and low profile tires would be less than optimal in snowy conditions, so I didn't tick that box and kept my five grand.
I’ve since learned that:
All this probably reduces resale value a lot, but might reduce my insurance premium a bit.
- No Track Mode for me
- No Performance top speed for me
- My car description on the touchscreen is ‘Long Range Dual Motor’
- My car’s VIN does not have the Performance code
Vinyl wrap or paint? Those actually look pretty good!
I don't think you got the stealth performance version of the car.
My Stealth (P3D-) has track mode, has same performance top speed, Shows Performance in the touchscreen.
I like my aero covers better than the rims themselves. I just colored mine.
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I too bought the ‘stealth performance’ version, and I regret that choice. At the time it cost an extra five grand (no longer) for the bigger wheels and low profile tires. I thought that the lowered suspension and low profile tires would be less than optimal in snowy conditions, so I didn't tick that box and kept my five grand.
I’ve since learned that:
All this probably reduces resale value a lot, but might reduce my insurance premium a bit.
- No Track Mode for me
- No Performance top speed for me
- My car description on the touchscreen is ‘Long Range Dual Motor’
- My car’s VIN does not have the Performance code