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Old 05-02-2018, 01:55 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
The Model S had an aero wheel option as well, which made a significant improvement on highway efficiency.

Tesla ended up cancelling the option because hardly anyone wanted it.

You can lead a fashion-conscious horse to unusual-looking water...
The aero wheels are standard on the Model 3, so you have to pay extra to lose range.

Narrow wheels would be a bridge too far on a Tesla, I think. They have way too much performance to work well with narrow tires. I think the stock Michelin tires are low rolling resistance.
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