https://www.ebay.com/itm/262195316922
did you have to put that center cap or can you use the honda oem?Upon closer scrutiny of the Tesla Model 3 wheels, I found out some interesting facts. Ever since the Model 3 owners started discovering the wheels that lie hidden beneath the flat 'Aero cover', I have been on a mission to find out if I could make them work on my 2017 Civic STH.
They are 5x114.3 pcd, so no issues there. They are also 64.1 mm centerbore, so hey! Honda centerbore! The only thing that had me questioning the fitment was the lug size that Tesla uses is, 14x1.5, whereas Honda is 12x1.5
So, in order to fill the extra space in the lug recess, I had to figure out a very wide base lugnut that would work with an OEM wheel. This proved to be challenging untill I realized that I was looking at the wheel as an OEM, and not 'after market'. Once I thought of it from this prospective, it became an easy hurdle. I found out that lugs that were 23-25mm (Volk Dura-Lug) had both the width and proper 60° base profile to work correctly. The only other question was conflict with the front brake caliper parts. The Tesla wheels are designed to clear their pretty large "Brembo-like" front calipers because the spoke profile allows for maximum clearance at the larger brake rotors diameter, but not close in towards the hub.
Purchased one wheel from a refurbishment house, and gave her a try. The clearance was very minimal (maybe 1.5-1.8 mm) but that is enough.
So, after trying various combinations of center caps, I have finally settled on this set up.
Wheels were $182 and change each from Tobacco Road on eBay. Specs are as follows: 18x8.5", 40mm
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Not sure about Honda center caps fitting(?) I sold the stock wheels long ago.?
Hi, I know this was posted quite a while ago, but how well did those lugs from “the lug nut guys” work with the tesla wheels? Also, are you able to utilize the faux CF covers with ray’s dura lugs? I just recently purchased some tesla wheels for cheap and am planning to run them on my civic x sedan.
You won't be able to run the Rays Dura Lugs with the covers, as they stick out too far from the seat. The lugs I bought from the 'Lug nut guys' worked perfectly. My Tesla wheels are getting powder coated, and will be my permanent winter tire set up. I will run them with the Rays lugs from now on, so the covers and open lugs won't be needed anymore.
just wanted to update ya, got them on my 2017 Civic EX-T. Am currently running 235/40 R18(Toyo extensa HPII) with the dura lugs like yours. I had a hard time trying to find blank center caps that fit, just ordered some on ebay and hopefully they’ll work haha. The wheels look GREAT on the car though, thank you for providing the info!
can you send me a link for those lug nut pls thanks
just wanted to update ya, got them on my 2017 Civic EX-T. Am currently running 235/40 R18(Toyo extensa HPII) with the dura lugs like yours. I had a hard time trying to find blank center caps that fit, just ordered some on ebay and hopefully they’ll work haha. The wheels look GREAT on the car though, thank you for providing the info!
Looks good! These wheels look very aggressive rolling as well! The fact that they were hub centric (64.1 center bore) was a huge plus for me. I'm glad I pursued the possibility that they would work well on our 10th Gen Civics.?Just wanted to come in here and say OP’s post is the reason I bought some Tesla wheels haha. Lowered on Eibach Sportlines with 225/40/18 tires and I think it looks great! Could have gone 235/40 to be more true to wheel speed but the shop was out of stock. Also, I went with some Muteki open ended lug nuts. They seem a bit long but the aero covers still fit even for how long they are. Thank you to OP for being one of the first to do it!!
