Just put on 18" wheels. I'm loving it

How much for those rims?

It was about $180 per wheel

I'm thinking of this right now. The 21" wheels are so rough that I just can't anymore. I'm hoping the 18" are smoother and I get a boost in range.

they look nice hard to tell they’re 18

More importantly how's the ride feel in comparison?

It's noticeably smoother. I notice it most when leaving or pulling into a parking lot or my driveway. I'll need to do some more driving to comment on the general driving feel.

Thanks! I thought the same thing. I was worried they might look funny like some of the other 18s I've seen, but I think the extended spoke helps it look more like a 19

I'll have to report back on any range boost benefits. These wheels are also about 8 lbs lighter than the stock Gemini's.

In my 2020 Y I literally feel the texture of the road. Was hoping this would smooth that out cuz I've been thinking about going to 18s myself

Looks like a “tricked” out model Y Long Range or RWD.

Yeah, it's the Dual Motor Long Range. All stock except for the new rims.

This is the way

Looks great! What size are the tires?

235/55R18 Ends up being almost exactly the diameter of stock 19" Gemini's

Nice. I went a little bigger for my winter tires, 235/60r18. They’re like 1% larger than whatever comes on the stock 21” wheels. They fill the wheel wells a little better. I’m shopping for a set of 18” summer tires and wheels now, since my winters will start melting around April.

Do you notice a big difference in ride quality?

I noticed the ride was smoother immediately after leaving the tire shop yesterday. I'll have to report back after driving with them a while longer.

I went 255/55R18 - I this this size fills out the wheel wells alot better

Here in Toronto I put 18” winter tires on my 2020 MYLR and they do a nice job of cutting through the snow and slop.

Yup there’s a boost in range

i have a 23 with stock 19 inch wheels, while the ride is decent, i would imagine 18 would be nicer. but to switch i would need to buy four new wheels so need to price that out.

I also have a ‘23 MYP and I can’t wait for my tires to wear out, I think I’m doing19”, glad to hear the ride quality is nicer. It’s a little flinty on the 21”!

I wonder if some of that is the comparison between old tires and new ones. In any case - congrats on the upgrade. I might consider something similar when my tires wear out.

How’s the traction ? Really debating this for my performance Y

How much more?

These look like 16s but if you're happy, I'm happy

😂

Awful.

No there isn’t…

Nothing notable at all. Doesn’t make a difference

Did the same

I’m debating ‘18 or ‘19. I feel like ‘19 is the sweet spot

I’m at 17k miles but just replaced front right 1K ago bc of pothole. I wonder when I can replace the tires/wheel probably 25-30k miles/next 1.5 years whichever comes first

Elevation changes and wind matter more but you can get 20%

Compared to the bald tires I took off, the traction is great, lol. I was expecting the traction to feel a little softer and less sporty, but I haven't noticed that yet.

to people view this post - consider the trade off ! the wheels give better ride, but you need to live with more range, less wheel damage, less noise. Oh and don't complain when you have to pay less for tire replacements

Yep 18s always look too small and too much trade off 19 is perfect

It’s much cheaper to install the whole juniper suspension and is 1000x better than any increase you get from going to 18s fyi

You can’t maintain traction on a P with a 235 until like 40mph you need wider if going 18s or you give up acceleration

There 100% is. When I switched to 19’s it was noticeably different.

We have a Volvo xc60 too which is on 18s and my partner didn't even know it. He thought they were the same as the Tesla, but I think it might be because the tires on the Volvo are taller than the tires on the Tesla. Both are on the same tire - Michelin Pilot Sport All Seasons.

Nice. That will help a little with range too I take it? Or no...🤔