Why big wheels are a bad idea on electric cars - range impact!

[sockmeister]

The route 1's wheels are 18", not 19". Also, if you look closely at how they're molded, they wouldn't line up properly with the spokes of the premium's wheels.

Sorry -- I meant to refer to these ones, the 19" on the Select with the comfort/appearance package.

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[timbop]

Sorry -- I meant to refer to these ones, the 19" on the Select with the comfort/appearance package.

If you look at the premium wheels, the raised "spoke" extends further into the hub than those covers would allow, so I don't think those would fit either.

 

[sockmeister]

If you look at the premium wheels, the raised "spoke" extends further into the hub than those covers would allow, so I don't think those would fit either.

You're probably right, unless the covers would simply clip onto the outside of the wheels in either case.
It would stick out past the face of the wheel though, which would look weird, and wouldn't be great for aero.

Guess I'll have to just buy the selects if I wanted the aero cover.

 

[Thevanin]

It might just take a while for the aftermarket to come up with something. Looks like there's several aftermarket options for Teslas... hopefully we get the same treatment.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

I'm working with this author on a story, he sent me this when I mentioned the rougher than necessary ride. A pet peev is the rediculous look of wagon wheels/rubber bands on today's cars. Come to my house I'll show you what it felt like in 1966 to ride on comfortable tires, up until about 20 years ago.

https://bestride.com/news/technology/are-low-profile-tires-ruining-your-ride

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