--- title: "Tesla Aftermarket Company Claims It Built an ‘Indestructible’ Wheel for Rideshare Drivers" date: "2025-07-29" modified: "2025-07-29" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-aftermarket-company-claims-it-built-an-indestructible-wheel-for-rideshare-drivers" categories: - "Aftermarket" - "Car Tech" - "News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "model 3" - "Model Y" - "sedan" - "suv/crossover" - "Tesla" --- # Tesla Aftermarket Company Claims It Built an ‘Indestructible’ Wheel for Rideshare Drivers ![Unplugged Performance Tesla wheel]() *\Unplugged Performance\* Typically, forged wheels exist in the realm of high-performance vehicles that see track abuse. They're stronger than the cast wheels that comprise most OEM and aftermarket equipment, at the penalty of a much higher cost. One [Tesla]() aftermarket specialist is marketing their latest set of forged rims to a different sort of clientele, though: hard-driving Uber drivers and future robotaxi operators who put their vehicles through constant abuse on pothole-strewn roads. They've even gone so far as to call their product "indestructible." That's a tall claim, especially considering [Unplugged Performance]() is selling these "Road Warrior" wheels with a "lifetime replacement guarantee if owners manage to bend or crack" them. On one hand, that signals faith in the goods, which is always encouraging to see; on the other, if we're even entertaining the possibility that these *could* crack or bend, then they're not really indestructible, are they? Marketing aside, forged wheels are generally pretty strong, and Unplugged says its Road Warrior design also draws within 0.01 Cd of Tesla's lowest-drag factory wheel, thanks to a "structurally integrated forged aerodynamic disc" that mitigates turbulence. Looking at a Road Warrior wheel side-on, it does look a little funky, backing a typical aftermarket 10-spoke design with a large plate that's chamfered along the inner edge. ![]() ![]() ![]() The outer edge is interesting, too, because Unplugged is shipping these with swappable aluminum guards to protect against curb rash, which you can see in one of the images above. This is a pretty good idea on its surface, because banging into curbs is something rideshare drivers probably do a lot. However, a two-pack of these costs $80, [per the company's website](), and a particularly careless or sloppy parker is going to be chewing through them like crazy. At which point, I'd be remiss not to mention the tried-and-true champion of cheap durability for anyone truly concerned about potholes: [steel wheels]() and tires with chunky sidewalls. It's true that [they look good on everything]()—even Teslas, no matter what your passengers say. They may increase unsprung weight and drag, but if you're ultimately concerned with your bottom line, like road warriors tend to be, they'll endure just about anything. Going back to Unplugged's "indestructible" wheels, they run $2,595 for a 19x8.5 set, or $2,995 for a 20x8.5 set. That's actually quite cheap as far as forged wheels go, though we can't attest to their quality. The fitment is geared for the [Tesla Model 3]() and Model Y, with the latter also serving as the automaker's first "Robotaxi" autonomous vehicles now [popping up in cities like San Francisco](). *Got tips? Send ’em to tips@thedrive.com*[]() ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()