As much as I like the looks of the Arachnid 21" wheels, I've had staggered low profile sport wheels/tires on other cars in the past and regretted it due to rim damage on potholes, curb rash, uneven tire wear (esp on the rear tires.) So, I ordered the '19 Tempest wheels for my 2022 LR (not built yet) but I know I'm not the first person who thinks they are ugly. I'm aware the covers can be removed, which helps somewhat, but still not excited about the look.
The T-Sportline options look interesting, specifically the 19" and 20" inch TSS wheels.
The 19" option includes 9.5inch width rims for the front and the rear. (Whereas the tempest wheels are 9.5" (front) and 10.5" (rear)). The T-Sportline website claims the original tires that came with the tempest wheels can be used on the back and front, but the wheel width is an inch different on the rears, so may be an odd fit. There is a +35 offset on the TSS wheels, but the Tempest offset is +40 on the front and +45 on the rear. I have to wonder if the rear wheels will look substantially different with different offsets while also being an inch narrower.
The 20" option is 10" and the idea is to use 10" on the front and the rear axles. The offset in both cases is 35 for the TSS wheels, whereas the Tempests were 40/45. It seems like these are likely to be closer to the fit of the original tempests, and a square 10inch set up has advantages for rotation/even tire wear.
I am new to using aftermarket wheels, and I have a few questions for anyone who has experience on this:
- Do the offset and width differences matter?
- I've read that Telsa doesn't have a system calibration for 20" wheels, does that matter?
- Should I expect issues with the tire pressure sensors, or is T-Sportline quality/compatibility typically good?
- Any direct experience with the TSS 19" and 20" wheels on the refresh model S?
- Am I asking for trouble with warranty?
- How much more tire noise should I expect more tire noise with the 20" vs. the 19"?
If anyone has an installer in the SF Bay area they like for aftermarket wheels for Tesla's who could manage all of this and get it right please let me know.
The T-Sportline options look interesting, specifically the 19" and 20" inch TSS wheels.
The 19" option includes 9.5inch width rims for the front and the rear. (Whereas the tempest wheels are 9.5" (front) and 10.5" (rear)). The T-Sportline website claims the original tires that came with the tempest wheels can be used on the back and front, but the wheel width is an inch different on the rears, so may be an odd fit. There is a +35 offset on the TSS wheels, but the Tempest offset is +40 on the front and +45 on the rear. I have to wonder if the rear wheels will look substantially different with different offsets while also being an inch narrower.
The 20" option is 10" and the idea is to use 10" on the front and the rear axles. The offset in both cases is 35 for the TSS wheels, whereas the Tempests were 40/45. It seems like these are likely to be closer to the fit of the original tempests, and a square 10inch set up has advantages for rotation/even tire wear.
I am new to using aftermarket wheels, and I have a few questions for anyone who has experience on this:
- Do the offset and width differences matter?
- I've read that Telsa doesn't have a system calibration for 20" wheels, does that matter?
- Should I expect issues with the tire pressure sensors, or is T-Sportline quality/compatibility typically good?
- Any direct experience with the TSS 19" and 20" wheels on the refresh model S?
- Am I asking for trouble with warranty?
- How much more tire noise should I expect more tire noise with the 20" vs. the 19"?
If anyone has an installer in the SF Bay area they like for aftermarket wheels for Tesla's who could manage all of this and get it right please let me know.