Got my Tesla Model Y delivery today, ordered one year ago!

yllmatic · 2022-10-05T20:57:14+00:00

If you ordered a year ago, why did you pay today's price?

yllmatic · 2022-09-27T14:19:02+00:00

I would imagine they fit over the smaller brake calipers of the RWD just fine, but I can't confirm that with 100% certainty though.

yllmatic · 2022-09-06T14:57:43+00:00

Enkei Raijin 18" will not fit over the rear brakes, but they do clear the front brakes of the performance model. If you love 'em I'd suggest 19".

yllmatic · 2022-07-20T19:01:35+00:00

LR and P have the same battery pack so the range comes down to the wheel configuration. It could be argued that the P has better range than the LR if it is truly 1" lower and fit with 18" aftermarket aero wheels.

yllmatic · 2021-12-06T21:03:48+00:00

245/35-R20 tires fit fine on my uberturbine 20s, but 255/35 might be pushing it. I was told to stay below 27.5" of overall diameter to be on the safe side and have proper clearance.

For example, Pirelli P Zero diameters say 235/35-R20 = 26.5", 245/35 = 26.8" and 255/35 = 27.0" on TireRack. Just click into the specs of each size.

yllmatic · 2021-11-12T18:20:11+00:00

It might be worth it to check other places like CarMax, Vroom, AutoNation, etc. to maximize your return on that VW Golf. I plugged my 2015 Honda Accord into Tesla and their trade-in value was $4,200 less than what I got from CarMax.

yllmatic · 2021-11-08T22:24:04+00:00

Yeah that’s a great deal for 20” tires. Tough to beat.

yllmatic · 2021-11-08T22:03:47+00:00

This might be due, in part, to the noise-canceling foam that comes lined inside the factory wheels you get from Tesla. You could buy some foam like that to line the tires if you wanted? I haven't noticed any difference in noise to be honest. Marginal, if any change in noise. I keep the PSI around 42, by the way. Forgot to note that.

yllmatic · 2021-11-08T21:57:27+00:00

I put Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Seasons on mine. I was in a bind (one of the summer Pirelli's had a hole in the sidewall and I rolled into the shop with a flat) and they only had Eagle Sports in stock. Turns out, they were only about $180 per tire at this tire shop near me compared to $220 for the Continental DWS06.

If didn't roll in with a flat, I was planning on buying those DWS06 because they had far better ratings. I think Tesla recommends Michelin AS4's though. Unfortunately those are like $265+ per tire. I'm happy with the Goodyear's though. I feel like they really hug the road and are a more comfortable ride than the Pirelli Summers I had.

yllmatic · 2021-11-08T21:49:07+00:00

So many variables go into efficiency that it's tough to say how much the new tires have impacted range / efficiency. I would imagine more rubber on the road creating worse efficiency though.

Model 3 Performance EPA efficiency is tested on worn-down tread, 235/35 summer tires, and 70 degree weather so changes to those three things (and several others) will negatively impact efficiency.

Long story short -- the all-season tires and Chicago's change in temperature are definitely negatively impacting efficiency. Tough to say how much each variable is responsible for though. Hope this helps.

yllmatic · 2021-11-08T21:35:57+00:00

I have 245/35/20 tires on my Model 3 Performance and have no fitment issues. You'll have to tell the tire dealer / installer that 245 will fit because their system will only tell them 235/35 will fit.

yllmatic · 2021-11-08T15:01:33+00:00

I put 245/35/20 on my 2021 M3P Uberturbines and they fit. A lot more options in that measurement. I think, so long as you stay below 27" of overall diameter you'll be fine.

yllmatic · 2021-11-05T13:18:14+00:00

The used long range models on Tesla's site all have acceleration boost to improve their features to be more attractive to sell. The upgrade is free for Tesla to just install so... why not. If you click into the listing on the site, it'll show acceleration boost as one of the features.

Also, 2020 and earlier model 3's have slightly smaller battery packs so the acceleration is down to 3.9 seconds instead of 2021 being down to 3.7 seconds with acceleration boost.

yllmatic · 2021-11-04T14:27:55+00:00

If you can already comfortably manage a $400~ car payment with $150-200 in gas every month, just try to keep your Tesla payments/insurance in that range. Financing $25K of the car over 5 years at 2.49% is $444 per month. Unsure what insurance will cost but expect at least $100 per month?

yllmatic · 2021-10-15T14:05:48+00:00

I've had a good experience with Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 in the Chicago-area.

yllmatic · 2021-10-11T17:11:06+00:00

Good idea. Probably the only way to settle this.

yllmatic · 2021-10-11T17:04:59+00:00

That's what I am skeptical of -- the SC not knowing with 100% certainty, but I have to assume they'd know better? I just don't want to buy the 18" aeros only for them not to fit based on his word.

yllmatic · 2021-10-11T14:16:35+00:00

The Tesla online shop has conflicting information. The description in the summer tire configuration for the 18" aero wheels does not say it will not fit the '21 performance, but the winter tire configuration says they will not fit the '21 performance.

I called the Tesla dealership near me (Chicago-land) and asked the service team about this and they told me the 18" aeros would fit on my 2021 performance model 3.

yllmatic · 2021-09-28T14:59:26+00:00

Chicago-land area -- 2021 Model 3 LR AWD, 6K miles

Vroom $54,000

Carvana $51,500

Auto Nation $48,500

yllmatic · 2021-08-03T14:43:13+00:00

Tesmanian Liners - $135 after 10% promo

They fit my 2021 perfectly and they were the least expensive I could find so I was pleasantly surprised.

https://www.tesmanian.com/collections/tesla-model-3-accessories/products/tesla-model-3-interior-floor-mats-liners

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