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Hi, I would like to have feedbacks on the efficiency of your aftermarket forged wheels? Are they better or worse than the OEM?
I want to upgrade my wheels but don't want to sacrifice the efficiency.
Please share your thoughts. Thanks.
I am confused because with a lighter set of wheels, the car should be more efficient, right? However, I have read posts on this forum about how the efficiency goes down with the new aftermarket wheels.
Aerodynamics?
Many (most?) time people go with different size rims and that effects efficiency.
You don't mention your OEM rims (you don't mention your year or model) so I would think that would matter. Some rims are particularly aerodynamic.
The lower weight isn't worth a hill of beans for efficiency and won't make up for a small aerodynamic loss.
If you care about your efficiency, buy 19" wheels and touring tires. Anything larger/sportier than that and your efficiency will go down a few percent.
Aerodynamics?
Many (most?) time people go with different size rims and that effects efficiency.
You don't mention your OEM rims (you don't mention your year or model) so I would think that would matter. Some rims are particularly aerodynamic.
The lower weight isn't worth a hill of beans for efficiency and won't make up for a small aerodynamic loss.
I have both Titan7 Fully Forged Wheels T-S5 Split 5 Spoke (22 lbs including TPMS) on one Model S and ESE Carbon Wheels (17.9 Lbs) on the other (or I did a one point - sold the second S this year for an X instead). I get better mileage with the ESE's but it also has to do with the type of A/S Tires 245/45R19 tires. My daily driver has the ESE's 19 X 8.5 with pirelli-p-zero-as-plus-elect, which make a huge difference in range, verse the old Continentals Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus I had before. Also the car is much quieter as carbon fiber does a better job of attenuating road noise into the suspension components, so the car feels like it glides down the road.