Tesla Model 3 Aero vs Sport Wheels - Comparing Efficiency | Noise

Tesla Model 3 Aero vs Sport Wheels - Comparing Efficiency | Noise | Ride Comfort

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5 жыл бұрын

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0:00 - intro
1:30 - Tesla comes to my house to switch Sport to Aero tires
2:52 - Looks comparison
3:39 - Reset sensor warning on screen
4:06 - Initial Impressions
5:15 - Cornering (in the rain)
5:38 - Will the wife notice?
6:31 - Sound Comparison
6:57 - Efficiency
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@jonathanl2748 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer the sport wheels, but my wife never met a curb that she wouldn’t hit.

@BahamianPilot06 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Jakesmusings Жыл бұрын

I’ve made a t-shirt, i gave her for her birthday, that has a badge on it saying “Matching curbs to rims since 2014” She admits she uses the curb to tell that she’s parked it close enough. 😂

@LoneWolf.1990 10 ай бұрын

God please 🙏🏾 My dirty mind🐛

@DavidDrivesElectric 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see confirmation that they are smoother and have better efficiency

@randyhou8522 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this well done review of the two wheel options. My model 3 is on order and this confirms my decision to go with the aero wheels. I went with the standard plus because it was the most efficient, and so it's fitting to go with the most efficient wheels. I went with the gray color as well, and I think the darker rims match that color well.

@TOPAZLE 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I am looking for. Thanks for sharing your experience .

@markwagner3376 5 жыл бұрын

I have the 18 inch and my friend has the 19 inch and my 18's are much more comfortable and quiet plus last longer. Good advice for those looking to change tires.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks for the info

@gooldii1 5 жыл бұрын

Is it the same Car? So, you both for example have Tesla 3 LR?

@samiwasti8400 4 жыл бұрын

which one looks better when they’re side by side tho

@ironqqq 4 жыл бұрын

Do they really last longer? The contact patch is smaller on the 18" as the 18s have a smaller tread width before the tires starts to crown, so the loading per unit area is higher on the 18s. This is one reason why the 18" run a higher pressure than the 19's.

@TroySavary 4 жыл бұрын

Low profile tires nearly always ride less smoothly than regular tires.

@tagtv Жыл бұрын

Thank you, from Liverpool UK. On the basis of this, I've gone for 18s and have just placed my order.

@DirtyTesla Жыл бұрын

Congrats and enjoy your car! :D

@ericy.2108 5 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know about the tire size detection feature! Neat.

@loungelizard836 5 жыл бұрын

I doubt that anyone other than Tesla has this feature!

@JackMott 2 жыл бұрын

Even a track, the aero wheels aren't any worse. You would want something sticky of course but the degree to which wheel diameter being bigger helps track times is largely over blown, and often smaller/lighter wheels are better overall, assuming you have similarly good tires on in each case. I used to autocross competitively and usually the way we made tire decisions was to figure out what is the stickiest tire allowed by the rules, in the biggest size we can stuff in the car, under the rules. whatever wheel diameter that ends up being, you use.

@brandongahm6208 4 жыл бұрын

now i used to do this on my 01 mercury. i lowered the air pressure in the tire from 32 psi to 26 psi. this gave a much better ride at the cost of fuel. its a pretty big hit, nearly 20% increase in fuel consumption. i don't do it anymore because i need to save gas as much as i can. but the day i added pressure you could feel the road get harder. you can also airdown if you want better traction. this only works to a point if you air down too much you will just destroy the tire but the manufacturer designs them with a little leeway. keep in mind i have the standard tire for my car. they can go upto 40 psi but the door sticker is recommending 30 psi.

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Elon even tweeted about lowering pressure when people complained about ride quality last year.

@40Rouge 4 жыл бұрын

And the best part? You can pop off the caps and reveal some really nice sporty wheels underneath. Two sets of wheels for the price of one. Take the covers off for city driving, and put them back on for long trips.

@FutureSystem738 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I do that!

@gumerzambrano 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video quality dude !

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just using my phone and Yi 4k. Once I hit 1k subs I'm gonna get a dedicated camera for all this :)

@mitchellt6636 5 жыл бұрын

You can definitely tell that the Aeros are quieter in the video from when you had the 19s on the car

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Cool glad to hear it. I wasn't sure it'd come across in the video.

@mjdannystudios 2 жыл бұрын

This so awesome! Thanks for the detailed comparison and you made my decision easier. This video made me think - Cool, I made a good choice :-)

@jackeyfong2305 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am thinking to replace with 20" wheels, however, I changed my mind for now after watching your video.

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o71gdrKZv9jInqs.html check out this video. There are some nice after market options

@mitchellbarnow1709 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the standard 18” rims and removed the hubcaps as soon as I got home from picking up my Model 3. I drive on rough urban roads and wanted the smoothest and quietest ride possible. I removed the hubcaps because I like the look of the alloys better.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really want to get the cap kit. I was surprised how good the wheels looked without the cap. It was my first time seeing them in person. The pictures don't do it justice at all!

@mitchellbarnow1709 4 жыл бұрын

In Cars We Trust I would hope that everybody that removes the hubcaps gets the cap kit.

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry I just got a notification from Mitchell's reply! I got an aftermarket cap kit you can see in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qN-RZsSjs6vcnKM.html

@kenbob1071 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to literally hear your results. Personally, I like the look of the 19" wheels, but I got the aeros because I wanted the increased efficiency and the smoother, quieter ride (still waiting for delivery). Also like the other gentleman said, there's a decent set of wheels under the cap if you ever did want to remove them.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Even if you do like the look of the 19s better, it's hard to justify paying more for the overall experience of the 19s...and you'll kick yourself again when it comes time to replace the tires... Glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you get your car soon :) and now we'll get 5k miles! Any word on a delivery date?

@kenbob1071 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla Yup, I hadn't considered the cost to replace the tires. Makes me feel like I made the right decision. Still no word. I called the local Tesla store and asked if I would get the 5k miles, but they said no. The guy didn't sound too confident though. He also said the miles wouldn't expire, but other websites say they do expire (I think after 6 months). I'm okay either way, but still it would be nice to get 5k.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

From what I've read online if you take delivery during May you get the 5k miles but we'll see. And yeah the tesla app says the miles expire in 6 months.

@kenbob1071 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla Hmm...if Tesla wants to increase sales, it would make more sense for them to offer the miles with new orders in May as opposed to deliveries, but we'll keep our fingers crossed.

@kenbob1071 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla Just read on Tesla's site that it only applies to orders on or after 4/28. :(

@BajaGirl302 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer the look of 19” tires, although if the car runs smoother then I guess I would go for it

@janniky.1798 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad that I ordered my model 3 with the 18" aero. Can't wait for it :D

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I love the aeroes! Woo! When do you get your car?

@janniky.1798 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla Well I life in germany and the first SR+ will hopefully arrive in early june so it's just a few weeks :)

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

@@janniky.1798 Good luck!! I hope it comes fast.

@g.j.koster1986 4 жыл бұрын

I love your car being that dirty.

@GixxerGR 5 жыл бұрын

These type of vids make me happy sometimes that I didn’t have the money to buy the Performance 😇

@peterprivacy5034 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!

@zelekuther7938 5 жыл бұрын

This was what I needed to confirm my choice of the aero wheels, thanks! Now I just have to wait for the Model 3 to be able to be ordered in New Zealand... very soon I hear!

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Woo! Glad it helped! I hope they get it to you soon :)

@Zarphag 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting too!

@zelekuther7938 5 жыл бұрын

At 6pm today Tesla sent reservation holders in New Zealand a message to say that the Model 3 configurator was available and the Model 3 was Now Available to Order in New Zealand!

@al_m4zh 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work.!!👌

@MrUpupaepops 5 жыл бұрын

It's not about wheels size, but about tires. If you're looking after quiet tire with high efficiency, try Goodyear efficientgrip performance. I'm doing about 30k miles a year and I've tried a many tires, looking for quiet and efficient tire.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for the tip!

@TonyTTiger 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do a scientific comparison on the efficiency. Would you mind doing another efficiency comparison with the aero covers on vs. aero covers off?

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I could actually do that, but it would take a long time as you need many drives in similar conditions for the data to be accurate. Even here, the P-value was greater than 0.05, so it's not statistically significant.

@SCWgreg 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love the look of the 19” sport wheels on my white on white Model 3... but this is the very thing I wish I had in the 18” wheels - quieter ride. Not sure about giving up handling for the softer tires though. Range would be nice, but I haven’t really needed the range, and don’t ever expect to be in a pinch about it either. Maybe a set for the winter, and set for the summer. ;) Thanks for sharing!

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Winter+summer combo is the ultimate setup imo!

@AndyAviation 5 жыл бұрын

6:15 that “alright fine”😂

@mikaelmilnikov 4 жыл бұрын

Andy it’s actually 6:07

@tylermaitlen4060 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikaelmilnikov It's actually 6:03

@hortensialaan1 5 жыл бұрын

Great information. thanks.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks :)

@danielsu4308 Жыл бұрын

are the tires pressure the same setting? tesls sets my 19 inches sport tire 45 PSI could made the car bumpy

@thisistotallyfine 4 жыл бұрын

The darker color on the 18 wheels look better than the silver 19 wheels. Since I’m going for a white model 3 SR, I want it to match with darker wheels. The 19 wheels also look pretty generic...nothing wow about it

@Malinkadink 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 20" wheels on my P3D, unfortunately slid into a curb at 5-10mph and curbed the one wheel pretty badly when we had some snow on the ground. Learned just how bad summer tires are in snow. Ordered 18" sport wheels from tsportline with dws06 tires and will be selling my 20" set. Yeah they look good, but i've always been more about function over form and for north east climate 18"s with all seasons is far more functional. Bonus is i'll be getting about 22 miles of range efficiency vs the 20s, dropping 8lbs per corner.

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah great idea. I would not want the 20s in the winter!

@MBOSKI 3 жыл бұрын

The tyres on the performance are not suitable for sub zero temperatures. They crack. Check the manufacturers info on them. They are not approved for those temperatures

@antonovasg 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👏👏👏

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help :)

@ctchrisf 4 жыл бұрын

I like the Aero wheels without the Covers. I had no idea. I know what I'm doing.

@NavarroOne 2 ай бұрын

I did the same switch today on my 2022 M3LR. I don’t actually feel it’s that much quieter or smoother. What was completely unanticipated and most noticeable is how much quicker the acceleration feels. I have acceleration boost and I don’t actually feel the car got faster when I got the boost but now it’s a hoot. I test drove the Highland M3P last week and knew it was quicker but decided it isn’t that much better so I’m keeping my current car but holy smokes that seat-of-the-pants difference just narrowed noticeably after adding 18”

@olveraivan65 2 жыл бұрын

Do u have to change to a 18 inch to get aero covers? Can aero cover just go on the 19 inch?

@phonkequinox2602 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought bigger wheeled were dumb especially because they're louder and less efficient

@xkitejunkie 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video, it has really settled my mind. In the UK at the moment there is only Standard+ or Performance models available. The performance model here is basically a long range AWD with extra power. It comes stock with the 18" Aeros and the 20" are part of an optional package which also includes bigger brakes, spoiler etc. I have ordered the UK performance with the 18" Aeros and after seeing your video I think I'll be happy with my decision as the extra comfort and range wins out for me. I'll still have the extra power for the odd fun 0-60 launch too :-)

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I think a P with 18s is the ultimate combo honestly :)

@Freedom-IXOYE 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you, is it just me or are the aero wheels concealing a nice wheel when you take the covers off??

@DirtyTesla 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can take the aero covers off and the wheel looks great!

@TomHarrisonJr 5 жыл бұрын

Other advantage of 18" tires is that they survive potholes better (taller sidewalls).

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

yes, and we have a lot of pot holes in Michigan!

@ddorbuck 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video and thanks for the comparison on the sound and ride. i know im late to this thread. I also own a black model 3 but i have the 19" wheels. I just cant get over the look with the aero covers on and that was my decision to go with the 19 inch rims/wheels. I may get the 18" wheel and snow tire package for next winter since i live in CT and the memories of a dreary winter have still not faded. So will you remove the aero covers and install the caps or are you going to keep it as is? Thanks. Doug P.s man wash that car! your killing me ( lol ). I even wrapped the front/hood and mirrors of my black model 3 with xpel to keep it ding free for as long as possible.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I do want to get the cap kit I'm just not sure it's worth 50 bucks. The 18s with caps off are amaaaaaazing imo. And that's why I have the name! I live on dirt roads, can't keep it clean, altho I clean it often lol

@loungelizard836 5 жыл бұрын

I've never understood the fad of going to thin tires. The whole point of tires is to insulate you from the road. Putting rubber bands over metal rims has never made any sense to me, especially if you lose efficiency (as on the Tesla) going to the "sport" wheels! Perhaps Tesla suspension is built better, but for most cars (usually trucks) with the rubber band tires they DO NOT IMPROVE ANYTHING! (Because the suspension of most vehicles is the "weakest link", and no improvement in handling would be noticed.)

@tedgore5365 5 жыл бұрын

Some people prefer form vs function. It's just simply a style thing. You don't have to understand it.

@bengrizzlyadams6187 4 жыл бұрын

Well lower shoulders give you less lateral movement when cornering hard, it is an improvement with or without the suspension. Granted than for everyday use you have a harsher ride and more possibilities of buckling your alloys on a pothole at speed. But as far as I am concerned factor that you have a car with figures comparable to a top end super car, so handling would be my priority, not so much range. Now that is so cheap or free to recharge.

@KP-xi4bj Жыл бұрын

Could the 5% in efficiency due to different tires on the 18 inch versus the 19 inch or were they both the same brand and model?

@franklong6269 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I think the original Sport 19" wheels looked better, but the 18" look pretty good. I have the Sport wheels, and the thing I don't like about them is that you can curb them easily. The 18" wheels hands-down will provide more range, that is just simple physics, but the ride depends on the height of the tire wheel well (the sidewall height). I think when I have to replace my tires, I will put 19" tires with a higher sidewall height on them to see if this affects the ride. I like the Sport wheels, but I am considering changing them to a different type.

@Davehaha2001 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video are the tyres the same type of tread pattern? I have seen the tyres have foam inside to reduce the air bounce in the tyre to make the quieter

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good question and I didn't even look... I will see if I have any footage to find the tread pattern, but I don't think it's the same.

@mannyboy669 Жыл бұрын

I drove a Tesla with 18” and 19” you can really feel the difference. But 19” looks better

@vamptcg 4 жыл бұрын

How did you buy the inventory model because when i emailed someone about making a change they said no changes to the vehicle could be made

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

This was back in February so things definitely could have changed. But I emailed someone at Tesla and he told me it was no problem. My delivery advisor tried to tell me it wasn't possible... But my sales advisor made it happen.

@ironqqq 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes Tesla really needs to move a car. Under typical circumstances they will not budge but except for software (you can get FSD removed from an inventory car if you don't want it or conversely add it). if they really want to move cars, i.e. end of quarter... And let's say you ordered or want a white one (current free color) but red is available. They might offer you a red and comp you the $2000 price increase. Having gone through 2 orders, I had software removed and additional $700 discount LR RWD in April 2019 (new inventory). In June 2019, I picked up a white LR RWD with comped 19" wheel ( new inventory).

@skirolf 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Did you notice any change in the acceleration as the gearing ratio change by the wheel diameter?

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

I did not notice any change

@machinarium1471 Ай бұрын

Question if you put on the aero tires, does it adjust the range on the screen?

@ironqqq 4 жыл бұрын

Is the noise and ride difference because the 18" tires are new? I have 19" but I'm about to buy a set of 18" on a great deal and plan to switch between the two sets.

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps, but 19s only had like 10k miles on them

@ironqqq 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really curious why Tesla would agree to discount you $1500 and revert the car back to 18" Aeros. That's a double loss for them. They can't do anything with used set of 19" sports and they still have to give you a new set of 18's. Tesla comped me 19's which I was more than happy to take but you essentially got a double comp.

@DanFrederiksen 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I'm looking at either the SR+ or the performance but some negative things are said about the 20s. I wonder if the 3P performance is completely wasted on more efficient softer tires. If their grip is too poor for 3 seconds. Or if I can live with the 20s. I seem to recall someone saying you can ask for 19s on the 3P at the dealer even though it's not an option on the site. There shouldn't be these off menu things. It's bad practice.

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

You will still get the same 0-60 with the 18s. I would never have 20" low profile tires

@NickL0VIN 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the 19 and 20 inch look, but since the Tesla will be my daily driver car I’m gonna stick with the 18” for a smoother ride.

@wy3131 3 жыл бұрын

How can you feel it’s smoother? I assume both 18 and 19s are round… And did you check their pressures? Same?

@gregthesplintercell 4 жыл бұрын

When you ordered the $2,000 18 inch Aero wheels from Tesla, did they include the Aero covers or did you have to buy that separately?

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't order the aero wheels. I bought them with the car. But yeah they should come with the caps.

@hammertlme Жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure if Tesla gave a discount for wanting to switch out the 19s on inventory vehicles, thanks for confirming.

@DirtyTesla Жыл бұрын

Just keep in mind this video is pretty old, so this may no longer be an option.

@mowcowbell 5 жыл бұрын

I think the 18" wheels with the aero covers look better on the vehicle, and the increased efficiency and noise reduction is a bonus!

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I used to agree but now I can't stop thinking about buying the aero cap kit 😍

@shorey66 Жыл бұрын

I think they look terrible with the covers on. Just cheap. I would definitely take them off. Being honest I think the 19s look easy better. If be interested to know how the handling suffers on actual cornering, not just 90 degree traffic lights

@DeeSock 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry if I missed this but are both sets of tires 42psi? .. as Elon said 39psi is more comfortable. Thanks for video

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I kept them both in the 42-45 range. Yes lower is more comfortable, but efficiency goes down and you get more wear. The ride is fine for me, so I stay around 45psi

@jross3r 5 жыл бұрын

Did you and the service can drive through the same mud puddle?

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I live on dirt roads so yes 😂

@dcwalk1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. But what do you mean on a track ? What would be and WHY would it be better for Track please ?

@gregthesplintercell 2 жыл бұрын

Tight cornering and handling.

@choccows 4 жыл бұрын

Any change in ground clearance?

@GibsonsVapeShop 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone is talking about range improvement. But, do the Aero Wheels make the car accelerate 3% faster?

@TroySavary 4 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite Tesla KZfaqr. You are pretty straightforward about both the good and bad you experience with Tesla. Most come across as cult members.

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That means a lot!

@TroySavary 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla I am not a Tesla fan , but I enjoy your channel.

@eubikedude 5 жыл бұрын

Just a note/question, aren't the tyres actually bigger on 18" vs 19"? The size is the wheel, not the tyre isn't it? The bigger the wheel, the less rubber (tyre)?

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly correct, so more rubber makes it quieter and smoother

@eubikedude 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla Maybe it would be worth adding some pop-up notes where you mention "bigger tyre" instead of" bigger wheel" and such, just for clarity?

@SupeDefy 5 жыл бұрын

Width is same 235 for base 18, upg 19, and upg 20 wheels.

@inachu 5 жыл бұрын

From what I know the 18's also have foam padding inside.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I thought all modern tesla tires had this?

@inachu 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla seemingly not the 19inch tires or not enough padding.

@flyboyutahfoy8896 3 жыл бұрын

3db change is double from what I remember from past experiences. So, likely 70% quieter. Hmmmm is that right? I’m

@eubikedude 5 жыл бұрын

Given it's a log scale, 2 db quieter is a LOT. :)

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I'll take it :) and they cost less!

@eubikedude 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla Bonus - even more so vs the only other option where I am, the 20 inch ones!

@hammertimee777 5 жыл бұрын

I love the sport wheels. But if you have family members that drive your car and could curb your wheels, you should use the Aero wheel covers. You can fix the plastic wheel covers easily with body fillers and spray paint. Worst case scenario is replacing the entire wheel cover for cheap. It's hard to repair alloy wheels yourself flawlessly and having a professional repair it is expensive.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great point I didn't think of that. The 19s are just more expensive in so many aspects. I didn't want to have to pay to replace the tires!

@wt5289 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you for this video. I have a question. With the 18" aero wheels. Did you feel them skipping or rolling in place when launching or accelerating hard?

@DirtyTesla 2 жыл бұрын

Never

@jonathansmith6974 3 жыл бұрын

would you do a similar video comparing the Aero with and without the hubcaps? Ive heard some take the hubcaps off and use the fairly nice wheels they cover

@DirtyTesla 3 жыл бұрын

There are other videos that have done better than I can. But the difference is pretty negligable. My rule is aeroes in winter off in summer

@jonathansmith6974 3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla OK, thanks I'll search for those. I've watched a lot of Tesla videos in the last few months but have not encountered that subject yet, other than just owners saying they took the hubcaps off.

@DirtyTesla 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathansmith6974 yeah they were popular when the 3 first came out. Bjorn and I think i1tesla have good videos about it

@tristanskylark 4 жыл бұрын

Did they change how the rims look on the UI?

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

You can change then in the settings

@hx3169 5 жыл бұрын

On of the advantages of the aero wheels that I've "discovered" is that they are easy to touchup DIY if you get any "curb rash". I'm not sure if the 19' wheels are the same way, but with mine I've gotten proficient at removing the aero wheel cover, cleaning up any dust, using some fine grit sandpaper to wet sand and smooth out, and putting a layer of touchup paint and clearcoat on. Pop the aero wheel cover back on and it looks new again. The color is actually a Duplicolor Ford paint code, mentioned on some of the Tesla forums.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that is really nice! I've heard the 19s are easily repairible, but I don't think it was diy. Shops were having an easy time fixing them

@hx3169 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla I guess a wheel is a wheel, even if it is from Tesla! The first time my "better half" curbed a wheel I had someone come out and repair for $125. The next two times I curbed the wheels and, after eating some humble pie, I figured I would give it a shot since I could always call the guy out again to repair my repair if necessary. Of course it just depends on how much time you want to spend smoothing out and prepping with different grits of sandpaper. For future reference, here's the paint others have recommended for the Aero wheels: Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint $15 on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE66OK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Great thank you! I added it to my wishlist incase I end up needing it 😂

@olveraivan65 2 жыл бұрын

Do u get a discount for letting them keep the wheels u already had in ur car? Cuz I'd rather keep them if they don't

@TomsManShed 5 жыл бұрын

Are there plenty of 3rd party wheels that have the correct spacing/offset etc and would fitting them invalidate any warranty?.....its just i think the 18" wheels look awful ...especially with the plastic shrouds....I hate black wheels (a personal choice I know) so would want silver.....each to his own but a choice of 18" silver ones would be nice.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah on tsportline there are tons of choices!

@TomsManShed 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla thats great thanks for the quick reply and keep up the great vids :)

@justinsugay1149 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the vid. I just got a Model 3. I'm getting about 263 Wh/m efficiency on the sport wheels. I'm considering changing to 18 soon enough. What is your Wh/m if you don't mind my asking?

@brucewayne2773 Жыл бұрын

Have you removed those hub caps and see if any differences in efficiency?

@KP-xi4bj Жыл бұрын

Car and Driver did this test and found a 3.4% reduction in efficiency or 10 less miles without the aero covers.

@teslam3performance310 5 жыл бұрын

I have the 20" wheels on my Performance but I'm thinking about on my next wheel change install the 18". Is it possible?

@GixxerGR 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so, because you also have upgraded brakes, which are too big for 18 inch wheels.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

No, the aero wheels won't fit over your bigger brakes. I hear tsportline has smaller wheels that will fit over the performance brakes.

@streamingservices 4 жыл бұрын

Depends... I have a Performance without the brake upgrade (the "Unicorn"). I'm going to be downgrading to 18's with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s as soon as they are in stock again at costco.

@MrWhiterunGuard 5 жыл бұрын

2.5% efficiency using 18" wheels 2.5% efficiency using the aero hubcaps

@ethiansjh 4 жыл бұрын

so that's 5% more efficiency in total

@SnTu9743 5 жыл бұрын

What brand/type tires do you have in US? Om Norway we get the hakkapilitta nokian tires

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Those come with the car in Norway? On the aeroes here they come with michelin mxm4 from the factory

@SnTu9743 5 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer, and hakkapelita 3 Nokian winter

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

I don't have winter tires yet. I may not buy them. They're not required here.

@MrLouiu3 4 жыл бұрын

Does the tire change anything to the 0-60 time?

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Lighter wheels will slightly improve it. And stickier tires probably.

@thomasjacques5286 5 жыл бұрын

How come both wheels have the exact same 310 mile rating? Seems the 18" would have a higher EPA rating? I wonder if anyone has done a long road trip comparing the two tires to validate how much more highway range the 18's provide over the 19's?

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Tesla states aero with cover is 10% more efficient. So the 18s will go farther. And in winter, no way in hell the car is going 310 miles no matter what. So epa is just for comparison. But you can see on the new model S Performance when you switch tires they change the epa estimate and lower it.

@alexgayer85 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great point. I got the aeros myself. I can hit over 300 in warmer weather. I saw a video somewhere on KZfaq of a hypermiler getting over 600 miles on his long range 3. Range anxiety really shouldn't exist. Just drive slower if you're freaked out. 😄

@jmonsted 5 жыл бұрын

EPA ratings are for a car model and engine type, not for each and every combination of extras. In principle, you'd get lower EPA ratings if you had the bigger stereo because it would likely use more power.

@patrickbigras5232 10 ай бұрын

You compared apples and oranges! The diameter is a major factor for efficiency. More than the shape of the hub caps.

@DirtyTesla 7 ай бұрын

That's the entire point of the video

@crypto_chick_ Жыл бұрын

What about acceleration? Aside from handling, do you feel the difference when launching 0-60 ? Does the acceleration feel the same in both tires ?

@DirtyTesla Жыл бұрын

I personally didn't notice a difference

@crypto_chick_ Жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTesla thanks 🙏🏻!

@gooldii1 5 жыл бұрын

Thumps up!!

@Pulseczar1 5 жыл бұрын

But your 'b' is pointed down.

@gooldii1 5 жыл бұрын

@@Pulseczar1 hä??

@BigMosh 2 жыл бұрын

The difference is the hubcaps less air in the wheel making noise

@jasonyue4578 2 жыл бұрын

I had to go with the sports wheels. The aero wheel are just so unappealing to the eyes. The sports wheels just gives a whole new vibe to the car

@musicmaker1311 2 жыл бұрын

How are the 19in sport wheels?

@mikaelmilnikov 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of somebody wanting to exchange sport wheels for aero wheels

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Efficiency my dude 😎

@MrK133n 4 жыл бұрын

He traded for Aeros and $1500.

@echoplexhandlesaredumb 3 жыл бұрын

The sport wheels look awful

@scorpiojuan1966 3 жыл бұрын

19 handle better

@FutureSystem738 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand the obsession that people have with ultra low profile tyres. They’re dearer, rougher ride, worse efficiency, easier to damage a rim, and harder to source a tyre in a lot of places. I’d also pick the 18 aeros every time, though I do often remove the covers unless highway driving- apparently around a 1- 2% efficiency change.

@DrAdityaReddy Жыл бұрын

It's definitely more than 1-2%

@FutureSystem738 Жыл бұрын

@@DrAdityaReddy May well be true, and certainly depends a lot on speed.

@sapachino 4 жыл бұрын

Can you have the 18” tires with better looking rims?

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qN-RZsSjs6vcnKM.html in that video you can see what they look like with the caps off which is awesome imo. Or you can buy other wheels if ya want

@sapachino 4 жыл бұрын

Dirty Tesla oh thanks for the reply! I didn’t know those were caps. The wheels look definitely better without the caps in my opinion. 👍🏼

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

@@sapachino I agree!

@Duxa_ 4 жыл бұрын

@@sapachino Yeah, issue is that if you remove the caps you will lose like 10% range, they are there for aerodynamics

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

It's more like 5% if you're driving 75mph on the highway.

@WarlockSRB 5 жыл бұрын

Sad thing is they discontinued RWD Long Range model, it was better on range then DualMotor...

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Yeaaaah but dual motor is cooler 😎 💪 😂

@raistgar 5 жыл бұрын

You can still get it "Off Menu"

@Apopjak 4 жыл бұрын

why dont you have licence plate in the front man ?

@DirtyTesla 4 жыл бұрын

Don't have those in Michigan

@rg5231 4 жыл бұрын

After seeing the thumbnail I just wanna come over and clean them rims

@Vision33r 4 жыл бұрын

The thicker the tire the smoother the car feels, that's not exactly something new. This is why this whole big rim trend is stupid.

@halbrody4513 5 жыл бұрын

Thx the info was very useful. Could have done without the long clips showing the tires being changed; added nothing but time to the clip.

@DirtyTesla 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I figured people might like to see the process, especially since it was done in my driveway. I did have timestamps in the description. But I'll remember that advice in the future!

@jamesyoung8797 5 жыл бұрын

I think the aero kit looks the part with Model 3, just like the center screen, they come with the package. I have mostly had 19"+ wheels on my previous ICEs, but the moment I saw the Model 3, the 18" with aero was the look I wanted. If you commit, then you commit all the way.

@Vodokotlic83 4 жыл бұрын

I like aero. Sport 19s" are to much generic.

@cyrusdecastro4223 3 жыл бұрын

Tesla needs to make a tesla van 2:51 i thought a model x or y will be going to their house with a grey and tesla logo on the side but its a van so i dont think so tesla , but still tesla makes cool,great,and reliable cars.