The Tesla fans have one more reason to update their vehicle, and this time, it is about the durability. Tuning company Unplugged Performance, based in LA, has just announced what they say is the first indestructible wheel available on the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. It is called the Road Warrior.
It may not have the glamour of a carbon widebody kit or four-digit horsepower, but the Road Warrior wheel brings something quite revolutionary to the table: resilience. Designed to handle the rigors of commercial service, high-mileage commuting, and the Tesla future Robotaxi fleet, this wheel is custom-made to handle the most punishing road conditions without any sacrifice in performance or efficiency.
The most significant aspect of the wheel is the Kerb Guard Ring, which is made of aluminum and is an outer rim that can be replaced and is able to absorb the impact of potholes and curbs without having to replace the tire. If the wheel is damaged under what Unplugged calls “normal use,” the company backs it with a lifetime replacement guarantee. A bold show of confidence in an age of cracked alloys and cratered city streets.
The Road Warrior is designed to fit standard 19-inch and 20-inch Tesla tires and is also surprisingly aerodynamic, with a drag of just 0.010 Cd, just 0.010 Cd behind the Tesla Photon Aero Covered wheel. This implies that there is no sacrifice in range even with the extra protection.
Unplugged is supplying the Road Warrior in Satin Black and Satin Gunmetal, two finishes that can match any Tesla Model 3 or Y. The 19-inch set will retail at $2,595, and the 20-inch one will be available at a price of 2,995. Unplugged is also shipping to Tesla owners across the world who have to endure harsh roads.
According to the CEO, Ben Schaffer, it is the best way to put it: The Road Warrior is battle-ready in the most severe conditions and the final wheels you will ever buy. Whether you’re dodging LA potholes or prepping your Cybercab for the future, these wheels might just be your Tesla’s toughest upgrade yet.
