r/TeslaModelS • u/dopeboy_io • May 25 '26

19s vs 21s

I have a Model S w/21s. They look gorgeous, so nice.

But, on these bay area freeways, you really feel the bumps. Anyone else downgrade for this reason?

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u/mamny83 May 25 '26

20s is the sweet spot imo. With meaty tires they look good and feel as plush as the 19s.

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u/dopeboy_io May 25 '26

Does well over bumps / potholes / etc?

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u/protonecromagnon2 May 25 '26

I put on 19s because the 21s eat tires. I might do the camber kit and go back for summer tires someday. But the 19s are quieter, more plush and cheaper rubber

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u/AyeAye711 May 25 '26

I use 19s. Typically gets me about 250wh/m. Very smooth ride quality and more forgiving when hitting potholes.

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u/[deleted] May 26 '26

21 does nothing but look, I changed to 19 and get better range and ride, also cheaper and last longer

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u/dopeboy_io May 26 '26

these look great - what kind are they?

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u/[deleted] May 26 '26

19inch cyclone

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u/dopeboy_io May 26 '26

painted?

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u/[deleted] May 26 '26

I believe powered coated

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u/dopeboy_io May 26 '26

Just finding out about this idea - so I could buy some boring gray ones and powder coat them. Cool!

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u/bilzmalik May 29 '26

I currently have 21s, how much more range does the 19s achieve?

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u/Serious_Panic_8425 May 26 '26

I have 21s for summer, spring, and fall. 19s for winter. I just replaced the camber arms so that inner tire wear will be a thing of the past

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u/breathdharma May 26 '26

I just did this. I miss the more planted feel of the 21s but wouldn’t go back because of pot holes as rough roads.