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Nearly everyone who has taken a wheel off my Roadster has put at least one scratch on at least one of the wheels. This includes Tesla technicians, but I believe they have the best record of scratching the least. It's one downside of the black wheels. I have enough scratches that I'll probably look into getting them all fixed soon. I can't believe that almost no one can remove and replace a wheel without scratching the wheel with the wrench.
DrTaras
R254->R725->S->X->M3->M3P-->R2020?
Tesla-LA scratched mine as well, but would NOT fess up and pay for it
Hate to sound like I'm beating a dead horse but http://www.AE54.com has done my tires (through their subcontractor) multiple times and never scratched the wheels.
The tires are $300 each I think and they charge $50 to install them (around that). Not sure where they are getting the $1,000 from. If your car is already there it's worth having them just do it but I'd talk about the price.
Scratches could be an issue. I get mine changed by a garage owned by a neighbour, and I stand there watching while they do it. They're very careful, but they have commented on how the machine they have just barely accomodates my rims. They have to take extra care because of that.
benji4
Roadster 2.5 #0476
At that price tires are going to end up costing you as much as a new battery pack over the first 100,000 miles or so assuming rear tire replacement is needed every 5,000 miles! I was quoted $900 for the rear tires including installation from the Tesla Tokyo dealership, so not quite as bad as your case but just about. They will install tires I have shipped to them for around $60 per tire, however, which is why I decided to put Toyo DRBs on the rears for around $110 each.
I just ordered AD08's for the shop repairing my Roadster (from my accident) to install ... They're replacing the winter Hankook's so commenting on them will be hard (I've forgotten how the AD07's were at this point) but I'll post my observations after I get the car back (ETA is 4/5/12). $199 ea. at Tire Rack
frequencydip
Sig 100 - #52
What are you putting on the front? the AD08 doesn't have a front fitment listed at tire rack...
AD08 are not available in the front size, but AD07 are still being made for Tesla and Lotus. I also plan to go to mixed AD07/AD08 when my T1Rs wear out.
NigelM
Recovering Member
Ranger is here, doing mine as I write, $300 each. (Not sure what the install cost will be but he was here for something else). Great Tesla service - The Ranger found a good local tire shop, removed my wheels, has taken them over there to supervise the fitting, then will bring them back here and fix back on my car.
P.S. I did opt to put AD07's back on. Ranger tells me he typically replaces 3 or 4 sets of rear to every set of front.
P.P.S. I looked up the price for AD07's and local shops could get them for best price of $345 plus shipping.
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Tesla 940
Member
Replacing Tires
I had the Toyo tires put on the rear at 8k. I drove the car into the service area, changed into ragged shorts and t-shirt and "hands on" insured that the floor jack was in the exact proper location. I stood there the entire time. When it was done, I changed back into clean shorts and t-shirt (that's pretty much all I wear) and drove the car out of the service area.
I did notice a significant difference in the noise level with the new tires, but I can't begin to honestly compare the noise level between new Toyo and new 07s.
I had the Toyo tires put on the rear at 8k. I drove the car into the service area, changed into ragged shorts and t-shirt and "hands on" insured that the floor jack was in the exact proper location. I stood there the entire time. When it was done, I changed back into clean shorts and t-shirt (that's pretty much all I wear) and drove the car out of the service area.
I did notice a significant difference in the noise level with the new tires, but I can't begin to honestly compare the noise level between new Toyo and new 07s.
I am looking to replace my rear AD07's as well, and I was planning on the AD08 from Yokohama. Is there any downside anyone can think of if I put on new AD08 rather than new AD07. The AD08's look like they might wear better and are less expensive.
Thanks.
Thanks.
A while back my Ranger recommended using the same rubber front and back, because "the tires might have different thermal expansion characteristics and that could confuse the traction control system". But I was asking about possibly mixing Toyo and Yokohama. In this case we're talking about the "new" version of the same tires (AD08 replaces AD07), and the construction and materials should be reasonably similar.
Also I know someone who is running his Lotus Elise with that very combination, and he says it works great.
AD08 are supposed to have superior wear, which is a big plus in my books.
NigelM
Recovering Member
FWIW, I had forgotten how quiet the Roadster is when new. After getting the fans cleaned and new AD07's on the rear the car is whisper quiet again. Amazing difference.
Check whether those tires are actually available in a size that fits the Roadster. The fronts in particular aren't available in many tire lineups.
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