Buying a Model Y soon! Wheels/tires?

[cxone]

Within the next month, I plan to be the owner of a new Model Y! I’m pretty excited
I’ve been researching as much as I can, but feeling overwhelmed with wheel and tire information. So, can you help me out here? Sit down for a quick chat!

My plan is to order the LR-AWD with basic wheels and replace. I live in the central US. I rarely drive in snow. Just need a decent tire for normal driving conditions with occasional rain.

How much benefit to Range and comfort is there by going to 18in wheels?
What tires would you recommend for 18s

How much range will I lose going to say a 20” wheel, or a 21” ? Does getting a forged wheel help mitigate the effects?

Tire recommendations for 20/21s??

Thanks so much for reading and maybe even responding

 

[ngng]

Based on your questions, it doesn't appear you did search.

 

[RoBoRaT]

Within the next month, I plan to be the owner of a new Model Y! I’m pretty excited
I’ve been researching as much as I can, but feeling overwhelmed with wheel and tire information. So, can you help me out here? Sit down for a quick chat!

My plan is to order the LR-AWD with basic wheels and replace. I live in the central US. I rarely drive in snow. Just need a decent tire for normal driving conditions with occasional rain.

How much benefit to Range and comfort is there by going to 18in wheels?
What tires would you recommend for 18s

How much range will I lose going to say a 20” wheel, or a 21” ? Does getting a forged wheel help mitigate the effects?

Tire recommendations for 20/21s??

Thanks so much for reading and maybe even responding

If you just need a decent tire for normal driving conditions with occasional rain - the stock 19” Gemini wheels and tires are probably the best bang for the buck.

Someone chime in with alternative for the OP’s MY LR AWD.

I rock them Geminis…

 

[bobkart]

I'll second the Gemini wheels. Yes they are heavier than aftermarket wheels, but the latter tend not to have the aerodynamic wheel covers. And those usually help efficiency more than reducing wheel weight. The only brand I've seen with comparable aerodynamic efficiency reported is the FastEV EV01:

FastEV EV01(+) Wheels for Tesla Model 3 / Y Wheels 19" - Satin Black (Set of 4)

Fast EV01+, THE MOST EFFICIENT EV WHEEL DESIGNED FOR THE TESLA MODEL 3/Y Fits for all Model 3 and Y Versions (Including Performance) Aftermarket EV is excited to announce Fast EV Wheels, a committed line of lightweight and aerodynamic models for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. The EV01 with inserts...

www.aftermarketev.com

18" wheels will usually both soften the ride and improve efficiency, but again the Tesla wheel cover is where most of the efficiency comes from. So that would suggest a change from Gemini to Aero wheels. Aero's are expensive from Tesla, but take-offs can be found at the usual sites. Make sure to check the weight rating of any wheels you're considering, as the Gemini's are rated at (I believe) over 800kg, and you probably want at least 750kg. The newer Aero's are marked with 750kg, while the older Aero's fell short of that. If you're considering aftermarket 18" wheels, brake caliper clearance needs to be confirmed too.

 

[gt2690b]

Based on your questions, it doesn't appear you did search.

Dam son

The model 3 18" with aeros are a good place to go if you want efficient and softer ride

 

[David99]

I went with the FastEV 18 inch wheels combined with 235/60 18 tires. Made a noticeable difference in ride quality. I wasn't able to do much testing in regards to rage as I sold those terrible 21 inch Uberturbine wheels right away. I have a MY Performance and the brake easily clear the FastEV rims. There is actually plenty of space. While the tires are technically a little too big, they also fit fine without any rubbing even when turning the wheel all the way left/right. The smaller rims also help with faster acceleration.

Success story with FAST EV 18 inch wheeels

I saw someone else who installed these 18 inch wheels on their Model Y. I reached out to the company to verify these rims would fit over the larger brake calipers of my Y Performance. They weren't sure. I took the gamble and ordered them. Not only do they fit, they actually have plenty of...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[David99]

FastEV EV01(+) Wheels for Tesla Model 3 / Y Wheels 19" - Satin Black (Set of 4)

Fast EV01+, THE MOST EFFICIENT EV WHEEL DESIGNED FOR THE TESLA MODEL 3/Y Fits for all Model 3 and Y Versions (Including Performance) Aftermarket EV is excited to announce Fast EV Wheels, a committed line of lightweight and aerodynamic models for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. The EV01 with inserts...

www.aftermarketev.com

18" wheels will usually both soften the ride and improve efficiency, but again the Tesla wheel cover is where most of the efficiency comes from. So that would suggest a change from Gemini to Aero wheels. Aero's are expensive from Tesla, but take-offs can be found at the usual sites. Make sure to check the weight rating of any wheels you're considering, as the Gemini's are rated at (I believe) over 800kg, and you probably want at least 750kg. The newer Aero's are marked with 750kg, while the older Aero's fell short of that. If you're considering aftermarket 18" wheels, brake caliper clearance needs to be confirmed too.

I have these and they easily clear the performance brakes.

 

[boones]

Within the next month, I plan to be the owner of a new Model Y! I’m pretty excited
I’ve been researching as much as I can, but feeling overwhelmed with wheel and tire information. So, can you help me out here? Sit down for a quick chat!

My plan is to order the LR-AWD with basic wheels and replace. I live in the central US. I rarely drive in snow. Just need a decent tire for normal driving conditions with occasional rain.

How much benefit to Range and comfort is there by going to 18in wheels?
What tires would you recommend for 18s

How much range will I lose going to say a 20” wheel, or a 21” ? Does getting a forged wheel help mitigate the effects?

Tire recommendations for 20/21s??

Thanks so much for reading and maybe even responding

What are your goals? The stock 19's with aero covers are good middle ground.

 

[Skavatar]

i am also planning to buy soon, when the inventory discount goes back to $5,000 off.

if you want range and comfort, there are Model 3 aero 18" wheels w/ wheel covers available on ebay and sometimes here.

18 are also good for light offroading since you can max out the tire diameter to 28.6" and 5.3" sidewall with the 245/55R18 size.
235/55R18 will give you 28.2" diameter and 5.1" sidewall.
the 19 Gemini are 28" diameter and 4.5" sidewall.

if you're getting aftermarket wheels, get close ended lug nuts, M14x1.50, 60' conical acorn bulge.

if you want looks, 20 or 21.

 

[ngng]

if you're getting aftermarket wheels, get close ended lug nuts, M14x1.50, 60' conical acorn bulge.

all that matters is the correct seat and the pitch, style is optional

 

[cxone]

Based on your questions, it doesn't appear you did search.

and you don't appear to be helpful, wish there was a dislike button.


Thanks to everyone else for the assistance! Reading through these responses is helping.

 

[jddaigle]

Based on your questions, it doesn't appear you did search.

Search in these forums is a blunt instrument, and isn’t guaranteed to bring up the latest and greatest info. Forums work best when the members are open and welcoming to new members

 

[ngng]

and you don't appear to be helpful, wish there was a dislike button.


Thanks to everyone else for the assistance! Reading through these responses is helping.

sorry, I don't like rehashing the same topic a million times

 

[ngng]

Search in these forums is a blunt instrument, and isn’t guaranteed to bring up the latest and greatest info. Forums work best when the members are open and welcoming to new members

there's nothing in this thread that hasn't been discussed time and time again

 

[mborkow]

I rarely drive in snow. Just need a decent tire for normal driving conditions with occasional rain

Same for me and so far the stock Gemini 19s have been fine (and we had a lot of rain the first two weeks I owned the car when I was driving a lot). Why not try what you are getting already included before deciding to make a change?

 

[jddaigle]

there's nothing in this thread that hasn't been discussed time and time again

Yes, but that’s just part of life on a forum. And sometimes new info sneaks into these threads! I just feel it’s better to scroll past a post you feel is a duplicate than to come in just to scold people.

 

[Brian-MS90D]

You seem the most concerned about range. The more "open face" the wheel design, the more drag it will cause which really hurts range. Aerodynamics is even more important than weight.

The stock Gemini wheels check off all of your boxes. And, they will provide the most range possible if you keep the aero covers on.

For example, if you go with a lighter wheel that is completely open face, then your range will suffer due to the increase air drag.


Of course, the one thing that is hands down the most significant impact on range over all else is the speed you drive.

 

[kpanda17]

Within the next month, I plan to be the owner of a new Model Y! I’m pretty excited
I’ve been researching as much as I can, but feeling overwhelmed with wheel and tire information. So, can you help me out here? Sit down for a quick chat!

My plan is to order the LR-AWD with basic wheels and replace. I live in the central US. I rarely drive in snow. Just need a decent tire for normal driving conditions with occasional rain.

How much benefit to Range and comfort is there by going to 18in wheels? 19 down to 18" expect +3-6% bonus in range
What tires would you recommend for 18s if rarely ever snows where you are, Hankook ION EVO

How much range will I lose going to say a 20” wheel, or a 21” ? like above -3-5% 19 to 20, double the loss 19 to 21, incr rim rash with 21

Does getting a forged wheel help mitigate the effects? mitigate what?

Tire recommendations for 20/21s?? Hankook as above and Mich PSAS4+

Thanks so much for reading and maybe even responding

inline above

 

[cxone]

You seem the most concerned about range. The more "open face" the wheel design, the more drag it will cause which really hurts range. Aerodynamics is even more important than weight.

The stock Gemini wheels check off all of your boxes. And, they will provide the most range possible if you keep the aero covers on.

For example, if you go with a lighter wheel that is completely open face, then your range will suffer due to the increase air drag.


Of course, the one thing that is hands down the most significant impact on range over all else is the speed you drive.

This was great info! I had not saw anything this concise and that makes complete sense. I was thinking lighter wheels we everything, didn't even think about the drag. Ty man!

 

[Skavatar]

correction: i recently came across several posts saying the biggest overall diameter is 29 inches. although I did find one post saying 29.3 inches

could not edit my previous post.