New Fully Forged Monoblock Wheels with Full Aero Face & Floating Center Caps (CTM by T Sportline)

[cvalue13]

We can share CFD results; but sharing is somewhat minimal value, beyond marketing sizzle. It's visually pleasing, but the data is only as good as the model quality and inputs we set - true for any CFD shared by any company. As for 3rd party claims, please understand no one is doing this without getting paid...so while we could do this, understand that independent person is getting paid to do an independent test. Honestly, the CFD provides us directionally insightful data during development - but it's far from 'gospel'.

We have other proprietary testing & design development tools that are arguably superior. Working on that right now, will post details when i can!

the practical or credibility challenges you enumerate are all good points and understood. No shortage of eg aftermarket truck aerodynamic product manufacturers out there with their self-serving models.

I suppose, where OEMs are considered, we at least know they’re aligned in achieving a vehicle with competitive/impressive range. the modeling, afterall, is merely an indicating proxy for ultimate range effects. Folks would care less what the Cd is if the ultimate outcome is better/worse range effects.

so, while model data is finicky, might it be possible to standardize a compelling range test regiment? Eg oval track, 5 reps (at 5 different speed bands) of OEM config, 5 reps without OEM config, then 5 reps of your product config.

ultimately, accessories - whether OEM or aftermarket - are going to become subjected to more informed customer scrutiny than they are today. Companies best positioned will be those that post not just range effect stats, but that stake out a reliable methodology by which they arrive at those stats.

few accessories will be as scrutinized as wheel and wheel-related accessories

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[T Sportline]

the practical or credibility challenges you enumerate are all good points and understood. No shortage of eg aftermarket truck aerodynamic product manufacturers out there with their self-serving models.

I suppose, where OEMs are considered, we at least know they’re aligned in achieving a vehicle with competitive/impressive range. the modeling, afterall, is merely an indicating proxy for ultimate range effects. Folks would care less what the Cd is if the ultimate outcome is better/worse range effects.

so, while model data is finicky, might it be possible to standardize a compelling range test regiment? Eg oval track, 5 reps (at 5 different speed bands) of OEM config, 5 reps without OEM config, then 5 reps of your product config.

ultimately, accessories - whether OEM or aftermarket - are going to become subjected to more informed customer scrutiny than they are today. Companies best positioned will be those that post not just range effect stats, but that stake out a reliable methodology by which they arrive at those stats.

few accessories will be as scrutinized as wheel and wheel-related accessories

yes, we are working on testing and comparing in a way that measures, and makes sense for everyone. Will take us some time to validate obviously.

 

[Sleipnir]

40 lb wheels for that aero efficient look? Face palm emoji

 

[TexasRaider]

Have you towed at max load with them downhill on a CT?

How heavy are they I'm comparison to the standard set?

Did you get a response yet?

 

[T Sportline]

40 lb wheels for that aero efficient look? Face palm emoji

weight has zero impact on aero, and aero is an order of magnitude more important than weight - in terms of range preservation. Most/many folks get excited for weight reductions, but reality is the weight makes very little difference in 'range'. Aero makes a material difference.

Also, trying to go ultra-light weight on wheels for a heavy Cybertruck is a conflict with load rating and durability reality ?

 

[T Sportline]

Did you get a response yet?

Our wheels are over OEM spec from a load rating perspective - bring on all the load and downhill towing in confidence ??

 

[leeboy4130]

Anyone know what the offset is for these wheels? Looking at 305/70/18 Toyo Open Country EV. Trying to improve look over Core wheels while retaining as much range as possible.

 

[T Sportline]

Anyone know what the offset is for these wheels? Looking at 305/70/18 Toyo Open Country EV. Trying to improve look over Core wheels while retaining as much range as possible.

the inner rim position on our 18" matches stock 20" inner rim position. So, since our 18" is 0.5" wider than a stock 20, you get 0.5" poke with our wheel.

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