You do know it's easier to apply downward force when loosening / tightening bolts. Therefore, you can use your body weight as leverage, making those tasks much easier
I have attempted to install 20mm spacers last night and the original studs protrude so much through the spacers they end up touching the rim even though there are pockets on the inside of the rim (stock 19"). So the head/cone of the original studs has to be grinded/cut off. Then I re-watched your video and it seems that you have the exact same issue. But you did not cut the original studs... So if I was you, I would double check again if the rim is sitting flat against the spacer, because if that is not the case, due to the amount of torque you risk shearing off the studs. Please double check ASAP.
No. No issues at all. I like to ride in the lowered suspension setting, so no rubbing. Take Note, I don't know if this makes a difference, I have this tire size...it's slightly different from the stock OEM size. Size: 255/40R19.
Great video! I also have a refresh Model S but with the 21" Arachnid referral wheels. I wonder if the 20mm spacers would be ok with it?. Also did you use regular WD40 or the WD40 parts cleaner? Just wondering because regular wd40 on brake rotor would contaminate the brake pads and will brake squeal in the future. But man, your MS looks way better with the spacers on!
I used regular WD40. I just sprayed it on and wiped it off. There was nothing left to "sling-onto" the brakes, it evaporates :) I was really happy with the 20mm spacers...in fact, I almost think I should have gone with 25mm spacers. Thank you for your comment. It makes me feel good about my decision :) -Todd
I just got a used 2018 Tesla Model S 100D, am also looking to buy spacers. Are there any clearance issues with the 20mm spacers? Especially in the front while turning?
@@twHomeShow Awesome thx! I will order me some then. Yeah after I wrote the comment I read some previous comments and realized you had responded to a similar question with the tire size... Mine are stock 245/45/19.
@@twHomeShowHey Todd. Your car looks awesome. I’m planning on doing something similar. I’m putting the newest Tempest wheels on a 2016.5 Model S. Square set up of the 19X9.5 wheels with 255/45:19 tires. I’m assuming I’ll need at least 15mm spacers. Is yours staggered or square set up, and how are the spacers and tires holding up?
If you do not cut the bolt, it is dangerous as it may touch the wheel. Be sure to cut off the ends of the bolts. My wheel is the same as the wheel in this video
I have 20mm spacers. I tried putting them on and the studs were too long. So when I would put the wheel on, it wouldn’t sit flush on the back of the wheel.
You should NOT have have been using the extension when torqueing the spacer bolts. If you must, then counter the torque by using one hand to push the head exactly opposing the force from the handle.
I watched another video that showed, while trying to tighten the lug nuts, the hub would spin freely. But that might not be the case if you have dual drive motors. I just did this because I didn't want to try and climb back into the car and hold the brake pedal after I lifted it on a jack. I have dual drive, so I might not have had to do this....
Not only do u need a longer Tq wrench. U would do well investing in a cordless impact wrench so u can get those lug nuts off way faster ...doin it by hand is a killer n time waster. its worth it
You do know it's easier to apply downward force when loosening / tightening bolts. Therefore, you can use your body weight as leverage, making those tasks much easier
Yeah there's definitely a difference with the spacers installed. Nice work Todd
Thank you!
Dang! That's a great look!
Looks good Todd. Thanks.
Thanks Ron.
I have attempted to install 20mm spacers last night and the original studs protrude so much through the spacers they end up touching the rim even though there are pockets on the inside of the rim (stock 19"). So the head/cone of the original studs has to be grinded/cut off. Then I re-watched your video and it seems that you have the exact same issue. But you did not cut the original studs... So if I was you, I would double check again if the rim is sitting flat against the spacer, because if that is not the case, due to the amount of torque you risk shearing off the studs. Please double check ASAP.
Has the tire wear been even since using the spacers?
Did you have any issues with the tires rubbing the fenders? Have you lowered the suspension to the minimum and tested it?
No. No issues at all. I like to ride in the lowered suspension setting, so no rubbing. Take Note, I don't know if this makes a difference, I have this tire size...it's slightly different from the stock OEM size. Size: 255/40R19.
yeah it looks great - more aggressive looking now! jus curious do you notice anything different in handling, driving, range with the spacers ?
I really don't notice any difference. Only the way I feel when I walk up to it in a parking lot 😁
Great video! I also have a refresh Model S but with the 21" Arachnid referral wheels. I wonder if the 20mm spacers would be ok with it?. Also did you use regular WD40 or the WD40 parts cleaner? Just wondering because regular wd40 on brake rotor would contaminate the brake pads and will brake squeal in the future. But man, your MS looks way better with the spacers on!
I used regular WD40. I just sprayed it on and wiped it off. There was nothing left to "sling-onto" the brakes, it evaporates :) I was really happy with the 20mm spacers...in fact, I almost think I should have gone with 25mm spacers. Thank you for your comment. It makes me feel good about my decision :) -Todd
Does it affect cheetah lowering?
I just got a used 2018 Tesla Model S 100D, am also looking to buy spacers. Are there any clearance issues with the 20mm spacers? Especially in the front while turning?
No. I even have a little bit larger tires.
@@twHomeShow Awesome thx! I will order me some then. Yeah after I wrote the comment I read some previous comments and realized you had responded to a similar question with the tire size... Mine are stock 245/45/19.
Congrats on your Model S!
@@twHomeShow Thank you very much!!!
@@twHomeShowHey Todd. Your car looks awesome. I’m planning on doing something similar. I’m putting the newest Tempest wheels on a 2016.5 Model S. Square set up of the 19X9.5 wheels with 255/45:19 tires. I’m assuming I’ll need at least 15mm spacers. Is yours staggered or square set up, and how are the spacers and tires holding up?
I saw the original screws stick out a lot. and you didn’t need to cut them to make it flush to the 20 mm spacer?
No cutting. There are deep holes in the spacers for them to fit.
If you do not cut the bolt, it is dangerous as it may touch the wheel. Be sure to cut off the ends of the bolts. My wheel is the same as the wheel in this video
@@pulphylyhow much did you trim off the studs? And did you use 20mm spacers?
I have 20mm spacers. I tried putting them on and the studs were too long. So when I would put the wheel on, it wouldn’t sit flush on the back of the wheel.
What model do you have? What wheels? Same spacers as in the description?
You should NOT have have been using the extension when torqueing the spacer bolts. If you must, then counter the torque by using one hand to push the head exactly opposing the force from the handle.
Yaaaa you're overthinking that bud
What happens if you don't lock the brake calipers?
I watched another video that showed, while trying to tighten the lug nuts, the hub would spin freely. But that might not be the case if you have dual drive motors. I just did this because I didn't want to try and climb back into the car and hold the brake pedal after I lifted it on a jack. I have dual drive, so I might not have had to do this....
@@twHomeShow ahh okay, just picked up a M3p, I'll look into that. Thanks!!
@@my_RS4 Awesome. Congrats!
Push down on the torque wrench. Not pull up.
Come on.
Looks killer would be nice a lil lower but not if u don't like it looks great anyway
Not only do u need a longer Tq wrench. U would do well investing in a cordless impact wrench so u can get those lug nuts off way faster ...doin it by hand is a killer n time waster. its worth it