Short version, we are leaning toward that the larger rotors will come with the Performance Model, and that the "Performance Brake Calipers" listed under the wheels of the Performance Upgrade package just means Performance Red. Hoping we can get some clarification on that some time though. One of the strongest arguments was that Larger Brake Rotors wasn't a separate definitive bullet point on the Performance Upgrade package, and if they were higher quality brakes they would have called more specific attention to that in the package. On the other side however, the Performance Model also does not state anything about different brakes that we have seen.
I hacked on the compositor to generate a couple of images at the highest resolution, one with 19" wheels and one with 20". Who knows if the compositor is even remotely accurate, but I found:
I think everyone knows the standard cars and the Performance Upgrade optioned cars have different sized brakes. We just need the answer to the question if the Performance Model has them too. Here's hoping, I configured mine with the 18" Aeros for now.
The felling I have seen elsewhere bu people much more knowledgeable than I is that the caliper could just be the same one, just with a bigger rotor to improve performance. I will be excited to get an answer. Don't suppose calling one of the support numbers for sales could get us any information?
Does the Performance Model 3 without the Performance Upgrade option have the same larger brake rotors as with the 20 inch wheels? I had no luck answering this question by checking with Tesla sales folks I know, tweeting Elon, tweeting Tesla, etc. And Tesla's Model 3 sales phone is full, etc.
marusan's analysis above is useful, but may I ask you to try it with this actual photo of the first production PM3 coming off the assembly line?
I called 3 different showrooms today that told me the $5,000 performance package adds different calipers that come on the standard performance model. I still don't know what to believe, but I thought I would share.
I'm also waiting to hear back from Tesla on the specifications for what comes on each model. Still waiting for official confirmation.
I called 3 different showrooms today that told me the $5,000 performance package adds different calipers that come on the standard performance model. I still don't know what to believe, but I thought I would share.
I'm also waiting to hear back from Tesla on the specifications for what comes on each model. Still waiting for official confirmation.
I see we all have the same question......regarding the 18" AERO wheels will fit the Performance MODEL 3 with Performance upgrade (bigger rotors and RED calipers).
Another concern I have is even if they fit, it would be very close......meaning the clearance between the caliper and the wheel rims that I am afraid small rocks can get stuck in between and damage it pretty badly.
The $5k Performance upgrade adds larger rotors. It was CONFIRMED by earlier versions of the owner's manual where they gave the specs for the larger rotors. It was CONFIRMED because 18" wheels DO NOT fit on the $5k Performance upgrade cars. Tesla has confirmed this to many customers. Please stop B.S.ing that both cars have the same rotors. They do not.
I've been misled too often by well-meaning but incorrectly-informed Tesla sales staff to simply accept anything that they say without confirming it elsewhere.
Please stop B.S.ing that both cars have the same rotors. They do not.
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