Telsa Roadside Assistance - double blowout

Next time you might be in the middle of nowhere. Both my current cars have a spare tire and I will definitely have an inflation kit in my Tesla. I think they cost close to nothing.

If I am in say Newcastle (100 miles from home north of Leeds) and I breakdown does anyone know what will happen? Will I get taken home? Will my car go all the way to WD?

Roy

Glad you are OK, could have been nasty at speed.

I've had them in my previous cars, but never needed them. Bear in mind they aren't a proper repair, and you are supposed to drive cautiously to a tyre place straight away and get it fixed properly. IOW it would save you waiting for a recovery, but you'd still have a detour on your hands unlike a proper spare wheel.


This is the text from my old car's manual:

Use of the aerosol does not constitute a permanent repair, but is designed to allow the car to be driven to the nearest tyre repair facility. At the earliest opportunity, the tyre should be either professionally repaired or replaced dependent on the severity of the damage.
• Until the tyre is repaired or replaced, the car should be driven in a moderate manner, not exceeding 30mph (45 km/h).
• Do not use the aerosol for large holes or repairs, or when the tyre sidewall has been damaged, or if the tyre has been displaced from the rim.
• For safety reasons, the aerosol should at all times be carried only in the designated secure stowage position. Never carry loose in the passenger compartment.

As expected, If you check the Model S Quick Guide (available on your Dashboard)

"Warning: Do not use any tire sealant other than the type provided in a Tesla tire repair kit. Other types can cause tire pressure sensors to malfunction. If your Model S did not include a tire repair kit, you can purchase one from Tesla Motors."

However the guide also says "Note: In some cases, you can temporarily repair small tire punctures (under 6 mm) using an optional tire repair kit available from Tesla. This allows you to slowly drive Model S to Tesla or to a nearby tire repair facility (see Temporary Tire Repair)." and there is not a "Temporary Tire Repair" section

With Tesla's kit you have control on the pressure added. With aerosol bottles that cost 6 euros here you don't know how much pressure you get. Tesla kit is $50 in US:

Tesla Gear Shop Tire Repair Kit

Anyone know if this "Other types can cause tire pressure sensors to malfunction" is really true?

Panu said:

With Tesla's kit you have control on the pressure added. With aerosol bottles that cost 6 euros here you don't know how much pressure you get. Tesla kit is $50 in US:

Tesla Gear Shop Tire Repair Kit

Anyone know if this "Other types can cause tire pressure sensors to malfunction" is really true?

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My understanding is water based ones are OK. Though I wouldn't risk it given how cheap the Tesla one is relative to the car.

Personally I'm skeptical, and wouldn't bother with the Tesla one unless you need a tyre pump. I've tried the aerosols on all sorts of things, from cars, trailers even my ride-on mower... best case 10% success.

So in my view, it's OK for the sort of puncture where you come out in the morning to a flat, but in a case where you hit road debris and suffer a pretty quick loss it's not going to work.

I've used water+latex based sealants in my mountain bikes for years, and they are great for thorns and the like, but cut the tyre and you can forget it.