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Model X slipstreams in staggered fitment (for the summer).
I bought these used and got them re-finished - powder coated gloss gunmetal.
Specs of tires and wheels
Model X 20 inch wheels
Bolt pattern: 5x120
Center Bore: 64.1mm
Front wheels: 20 x 9.0 +35 mm offset.
Rear wheels: 20 x 9.5 +35mm offset.
Tires - Falken Azenis FK510
Front: 255/35/20
Rear: 285/30/20
Quick thoughts -
There's no rubbing at all - I keep the car in the "Low" suspension setting
I feel the car "looks' higher simply because the wheel/tire combo now comes out to the outer edge of the fenders and the gap between the top of the tire and the fender is more noticeable compared to the OEM 19's that was inset and was not that noticeable.
I don't plan on lowering the car using the popular Blox lowering links simply because that means I would need to remove the links come winter or if the car has to go in for warranty work. The car is still under warranty. Not worth the trouble in my opinion.
There is a tad more noise with these tires - I think it's simply because they are brand new and that will get less after a bit of use
I have noticed any degradation in range - haven't driven it enough yet.
Some before and after shots compared to the OEM 19 inch slipstreams with 245/45/19 on all four wheels.
Glad you like it. That silver looks gooooood. It is pretty, well, ludicrous how fast Teslas are.
Absolutely love it overall! It's not so much about the "ludicrous" speed that is important to me. It's about how buttery smooth, seamless and relentless the power delivery is that I can never get tired of and is a constant reminder of the main reason why I bought the car in the first place. You think about moving forward and the car moves forward instantaneously and with zero drama - its almost telepathic. No fuel to ignite, no air that needs to be sucked into the cylinders etc,
Originally Posted by 1111GS
Car and new shoes look good. I too prefer darker wheels. I loved taking pictures of cars too.
Thanks! What has stopped you from taking pictures now? Pandemic restricting movement? Or no time?
The "infamous" Model S door handle issues finally hit my car. First door handle that needed to be replaced. It didn't actually stop my case, but had started making a faint creaking sound while retracting. The car is 5 years old now with 65k km/40.6k miles, 2nd owner.
A Tesla "Mobile Ranger" came out to my house and replaced the handle. Car is still under warranty, so my cost was nothing.
The "infamous" Model S door handle issues finally hit my car. First door handle that needed to be replaced. It didn't actually stop my case, but had started making a faint creaking sound while retracting. The car is 5 years old now with 65k km/40.6k miles, 2nd owner.
A Tesla "Mobile Ranger" came out to my house and replaced the handle. Car is still under warranty, so my cost was nothing.
That is really cool they came to you to repair this item. Those door handles are a cool feature._until they break. But nice to seem them get it done. Were you able to find out the cost out of warranty?
04-05-21, 02:49 PM
