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Order date 2/20
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Hx: July 15-mid-Aug delivery updated to “2027” a couple weeks ago.

One thing.. I upgraded to 20” wheels and feel like I’m the only one on the forum that did. I think it’s delaying my delivery date (although I have no real evidence of that). Is that possible?

What are the supposed downside (besides cost) to the 20”?
I believe the adaptive coil suspension in our car will likely absorb more bumps due to the increased rubber coverage. However, I can’t be certain since I only have the 18-inch wheels, and I haven’t heard from anyone who has received the 20-inch wheels with this CT variant. It would be interesting to know your thoughts on this. 👍
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Awdmk4, this afternoon I went tesla local sc, sales person checked that tesla inner website, my delivery window changed from 8/21/26-10/16/26 to 2027. Although this is disappointed, I need update you .
 

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Confused. I thought CT59 said the Premium light bar was not swappable into a SAWD?

 

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Confused. I thought he said the Premium light bar was not swappable into a SAWD?

Yes. He said in the video it was not possible to swap to the PAWD light bar due to the truck bed sides being different without shelling out $$$.

Edit. Not the tailgate light bar
 
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Some info:
RN127137..
Order date 2/20
Location: Houston, TX
Hx: July 15-mid-Aug delivery updated to “2027” a couple weeks ago.

One thing.. I upgraded to 20” wheels and feel like I’m the only one on the forum that did. I think it’s delaying my delivery date (although I have no real evidence of that). Is that possible?

What are the supposed downside (besides cost) to the 20”?
I stopped by the Tesla dealership to change my tires to the 20s and the rep told me it would reset my reservation. I think there was a disclaimer on the edit button
Some info:
RN127137..
Order date 2/20
Location: Houston, TX
Hx: July 15-mid-Aug delivery updated to “2027” a couple weeks ago.

One thing.. I upgraded to 20” wheels and feel like I’m the only one on the forum that did. I think it’s delaying my delivery date (although I have no real evidence of that). Is that possible?

What are the supposed downside (besides cost) to the 20”?
I stopped by the the Tesla dealership to change my tires to the 20s. He said it would reset my reservation. So no tires for me. Also they have no more info on your RN that the chatbot 🥴
 

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I stopped by the Tesla dealership to change my tires to the 20s and the rep told me it would reset my reservation. I think there was a disclaimer on the edit button

I stopped by the the Tesla dealership to change my tires to the 20s. He said it would reset my reservation. So no tires for me. Also they have no more info on your RN that the chatbot 🥴
The SC has no better idea of your delivery until a VIN is assigned and it’s in transit. The delivery manager told me that until it’s assigned, they have the same “made-up date” that the AI Tesla bot provides. I wouldn’t recommend relying on this information.
 

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Financially you are better off keeping the standard 18” wheels and tires and picking up a like new set of 20” take offs. You could then sell your 18” steelies and tires.

You may not want to go to a 2” lower profile 20” tire after you experience the smooth ride with the standard 18” steelies and tires. The smooth ride in my $59k CT is probably my #2 favorite feature after SBW and RWS. I prefer Relaxed and Chill for my personal settings.
 
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You guys are confusing the bed light bar and the tailgate brake light bar.

The bed lighter can't be changed because its encased in a metal structure thus you would have to change that too to plug in the long light bar.

The tailgate light can be changed to pawd unit and it will work but there is some sort of notice that appears on your screen which will have to be programmed out if you don't want to see it.
What he said 👆😀
 


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Delivery window now August 22nd - Oct 17… :(
Delivery window changed again according to Tesla AI assist…now July 2-July 20…still no VIN
 

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Thanks for the tire discussion. I didn’t think through it enough, and am now wishing I had just ordered the 18”. No going back now it seems.
 

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I stopped by the Tesla dealership to change my tires to the 20s and the rep told me it would reset my reservation. I think there was a disclaimer on the edit button

I stopped by the the Tesla dealership to change my tires to the 20s. He said it would reset my reservation. So no tires for me. Also they have no more info on your RN that the chatbot 🥴
I called into my local SC to swap to the 18’s. He said it wouldn’t change my spot in line or lose my loyalty credit.

ordered with the 20’s and swapped once I saw the 18s in videos. They look better in videos than on the site.
 

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Good call!

I personally love the styling of the 18” steelies and the compliant ride characteristics. The 18" steel wheels look much better in person than they do in photos or videos.
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