21" Turbo Wheels - Photos / Images on Macan EV?

[Sideline]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, for me the spyder rims scream 80’s they really look out of date on todays EV cars, it’s combining 2 styles from different era’s. Wish you had the option to have the silver part of the standard rims in turbonite though

This is an interesting observation and I tend to agree that there is a somewhat retro look to the RS wheels that seems out of place with the modern lines and proportions of the Macan. They are beautiful wheels but, to my eyes at least (purely subjective), they don't work as well as say the 22 inch Exclusive with high gloss black paint option. I really hope to test drive a vehicle with the 22 inch wheel options before locking my build. While I prefer the look of the 22 inch wheels, I'm worried about harshness on our our poor road surfaces. My current config. is for 21 inch wheels, either the Turbo or the Design.

 

[Fun TC Driving]

It will be good when a bunch of us get to drive it on 22” wheels with their 35 ratio rear sidewalls. The 20“ wheels have a 45 sidewall; the 21”’s have a 40 ratio — and as we all know the lower the sidewall ratio the less the tires can absorb road irregularities.

Personally with my wife and I liking a stiffly sprung car (such as our C8 Z06 and its 25 ratio rear sidewalls), so no doubt that the Macan’s ride will be fine for us on 22’”s, but I get it that each of us wants something different from our car and if you have bad roads in your area, the 22“wheels might be too much.

 

[Sideline]

I believe this is the 21 inch version of the Turbo wheel (photo below). In a high resolution version of the photo (can be downloaded here Porsche celebrates the start of electromobility at its Leipzig factory - Porsche Newsroom), you can just make out the 255/45 R21 on the sidewall. Second photo is the same car.

 

[tmrqs]

@Sideline have to say it doesn’t look as bad here… dammit!

 

[alxman]

Yes, the 22 RS SPYDER wheels are very expensive and reduce the range by around 10% and can even make the car more uncomfortable....but the truth is that they are really beautiful e makes the car …so amazing. IMO and these are the ones to go !
In my opinion, the choice to make is clear...you can save your money and end up with the most horrible 20" rims (despite all the advantages they may have)...they are still ugly!
....or if we are going to spend some money on some rims it would never be on the 21 rims, the right choice and one that I will never regret is choosing the fabulous 22 RS SPYDER rims! ...the car looks beautiful…are very expensive but at least you know where you are spend your every cent or penny !

I wonder whether there are any reviews from people who actually own and have driven a Macan EV with 22 rims. A lot of the opinions are based on speculation, granted it’s based on experiences with other cars. A lot of the initial test drive reviewer’s videos were on the Macan Turbo with what looked like 22s and they didn’t particularly complained of road noise. I have ordered a Macan 4S with 22 rims (which looks great with those rims) and noise reduction glass and would like to hear the opinion of an owner with those tires, whether happy or regretful.

 

[Pitteken]

i have 22 rims and am not bothered by road noises. I even have winter tyres on the car now and that also doesn t sound loud or bothering. i always have music in the car so… even if there were road noises it s difficult to hear them. the sound of the belt buckle passenger side that was more annoying until the fix (search the forum for it)

 

[Yves]

i have 22 rims and am not bothered by road noises. I even have winter tyres on the car now and that also doesn t sound loud or bothering. i always have music in the car so… even if there were road noises it s difficult to hear them. the sound of the belt buckle passenger side that was more annoying until the fix (search the forum for it)

Interesting I have the Turbo with standard wheels and they are “OK”, but I need to drive a 22 inch equipped car to be sure to go for those carbon wheels blacked out with carbon inlays
The noise and comfort of the 20’s is for me acceptable, but I’m hesitant on the 22’s …