LOS ANGELES: Unplugged Performance has unveiled its first-of-its-kind forged "indestructible" wheel for the Tesla Model Y, Model 3 and Robotaxi.
Unplugged Performance, a leader in high-performance aftermarket upgrades for Tesla vehicles, said its UP Forged Road Warrior (UP-RW) is built for the future of autonomous mobility and the Tesla Cybercab and Robotaxi fleet.
The new wheel is available for all Tesla Model 3 and Model Y variants worldwide.
The UP-RW features a replaceable aluminum Curb Guard Ring that can be easily replaced when scuffed on impact.
This stealth integrated outer ring absorbs damage during curb or pothole impacts and can be swapped out without removing the tyre.
Unplugged Performance is also offering a lifetime replacement guarantee if owners manage to bend or crack a UP-RW wheel under normal use.
Notably, the UP-RW Forged wheel was also engineered to work seamlessly with factory Tesla tyres, eliminating the need for additional purchases for owners with factory non-staggered Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y in 19-inch or 20-inch wheel configurations.
The UP-RW wheel comes in a two-tone Satin Black and Satin Gunmetal finish.
It also has a structurally integrated forged aerodynamic disc that aids in minimising air turbulence around the wheel and reduces drag.
In development testing, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) data validated that the UP-RW wheel nearly matched Tesla’s lowest drag production wheel, the 18-inch Photon Aero Covered wheel, with the UP-RW coming within 0.010 Cd.
The RW is one of the most aerodynamic wheels ever produced.
As the RW combines aerodynamic design with light-weight forged 6061-T6 construction, the RW has efficiency benefits at highway speeds as well as stop and go city driving.
Unplugged Performance CEO Ben Schaffer said, "The UP-RW Road Warrior is our Robotaxi wheel and the ultimate EV daily driven wheel. It’s the most durable, most thoughtfully designed wheel we’ve ever made."
"The Road Warrior is ready for battle in the harshest conditions and will bring a unique peace of mind that these are the last wheels you’ll ever need to purchase with our durability guarantee.”
