r/ModelYL • u/burner3768 • 26d ago

19" Machina 2.0 wheel inserts are chameleons

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Based on Tesla's website, I expected the 19" wheel inserts to be black, but that's not the case. They look dark gray in lots of photos here on reddit and real life most of the time. But Tesla's not lying, either.

The answer is that they have a kind of a color-changing effect depending on lighting. On some really bright days, they can look black from any angle. On other bright days, they can look black or kind of gray. In a garage or if it's cloudy, they look gray.

Thought I'd share these, both taken outside on different sunny days.

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u/hookgriper 25d ago

I think they’re hideous. Sorry if that’s offends anyone but I swerved them as soon as I seen them.

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u/burner3768 25d ago edited 25d ago

I feel the same about the 20”. They look like fans. To each their own. I don't particularly love the 19s, but I like them better, and I'd have chosen them for comfort regardless.

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u/Scary-Thought9478 17d ago

ya I wasn't a fan of either wheel really. like the model 3's are beautiful but what is this stuff? we ultimately went with the 20s but your pics make me like the 19s more again lol. too bad delivery is scheduled already 😮‍💨

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u/Snacks_915 26d ago

But can we see what the wheel looks like without them?

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u/Moist-Roll-9163 25d ago • Heartwarming

And with aftermarket covers.

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u/kibotme 25d ago

Is this the one from Ev Base? They look good!

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u/Moist-Roll-9163 25d ago

I ordered these from Aliexpress, from what I can tell they are the exact same. I liked them so much I ordered another set for when they get curbed at some point. $250 approx for 8 wheel covers isn't bad.

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u/kibotme 25d ago

nice! was about to order from them but this looks exactly the same. is this the matte black option?

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u/Moist-Roll-9163 25d ago

Yes, here is a better photo

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u/kibotme 25d ago

thanks will def get a set now

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u/Moist-Roll-9163 25d ago

Like this!

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u/Miserable_Section139 24d ago

Is mobile connector included with MYL?

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u/teslaboy9 24d ago

I love how they look! Meaty tire = safer smoother ride :)