This American tuner promises an indestructible rim for Tesla
This page is translated from the original post "Ce tuner américain promet une jante indestructible pour Tesla" in French.
- 29/07/2025 11:09
Unplugged Performance has unveiled an ultra-durable wheel that also enhances the range of all Tesla vehicles.
It started with the white Tesla Model Y syndrome, but this phenomenon has since spread across the entire catalog. In the absence of customization options for the wheels of their cars – unless one resigns to reduced range with larger diameters that degrade efficiency – all Teslas look alike.
It’s a fact: in a supermarket parking lot, it can sometimes take several seconds to figure out which Tesla is yours. Especially between the Model 3 and Model Y, all fitted with the same wheels, in the same colors. Fortunately, Unplugged Performance has just launched an accessory that could bring a bit of personality (and durability) back into this sanitized environment.
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The ultimate weapon against curbs?
The California Tesla customization specialist unveiled, on July 28, 2025, its latest creation: the UP-RW Road Warrior, a forged wheel designed to withstand the worst treatments… and above all, to stand out from the crowd of nearly cloned Teslas.
More than just an aesthetic accessory, the UP-RW is a wheel designed like a shield: it features a protective aluminum ring that absorbs impacts against curbs or potholes. This ring can be replaced without removing the tire, a real plus for those who often perform millimeter-perfect maneuvers (or not). The cherry on top, Unplugged Performance offers a lifetime warranty against cracks or deformation, something unheard of in the wheel world.
Compatible with all Model 3 and Model Y models (in 19 or 20-inch configurations), the UP-RW also stands out for its bi-tone Satin Black / Gunmetal design, subdued but with character. In short, finally a Tesla that doesn’t have the same wheels as your neighbor. And all this for a rather reasonable introductory price: $2,595 (€2,200) for the 19-inch set, $2,995 (€2,600) for the 20-inch version, with machined center caps and protections included.
Style, but also efficiency
One might think that such a robust wheel would be heavy and aerodynamically inefficient. It’s quite the opposite: the UP-RW is made from 6061-T6 forged aluminum and features an integrated aerodynamic disc that reduces drag. As a result, according to Unplugged’s CFD simulations, it nears the aerodynamic performance of the best original Tesla wheel, the Photon Aero Covered. In other words, it enhances the car’s look without weighing down its consumption.
If Unplugged initially designed it for future Robotaxis (which, we hope, won’t all be gray or gold), the Road Warrior also targets current drivers concerned about reliability, range… and avoiding ruining their wheels with every maneuver.
And above all, it may help you locate your Tesla at first sight.
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