What benefits do the 20" core wheels bring over the 18"

[cyberhero32]

Better ride quality? Does it lift the vehicle another 2 inches, sorry very well informed on tires and such as i usually just replace whts on there to exact.
This new AWD CT has me bugging and just trying to figure out any disadvantages that might be unknown to me.

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[RM Rilke]

The 18” should have slightly softer ride. More sidewall is better off-road. The 20” will be sharper handling on the tarmac. Quicker tun in. Less wallow. Ride height should be the same.

 

[cyberhero32]

The 18” should have slightly softer ride. More sidewall is better off-road. The 20” will be sharper handling on the tarmac. Quicker tun in. Less wallow. Ride height should be the same.

Thank you

 

[hemiarch]

There is potentially an efficiency advantage to 18’s too but that’s a much complicated thing to figure out.
but if you look at every other Tesla, the larger wheel and lower profile tire setup always gets less range.

 

[eswimm]

As a general rule, less weight on the wheel is greater efficiency, the only real advantage that the 20" would have over 18" is a firmer sidewall and slightly better handling. People usually favor the appearance of larger rims, but you sacrifice efficiency, comfort and usually cost for performance.

 

[HighTechJoe]

I’ve ordered 18” wheels for my CyberBeast due to the off-roading benefits.

 

[BeFamousVideo]

The 18” should have slightly softer ride. More sidewall is better off-road. The 20” will be sharper handling on the tarmac. Quicker tun in. Less wallow. Ride height should be the same.

What he said. Bigger tires = more rubber to grip the pavement.

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