2020 Model S Rubbing On Turns

[SamKali]

Hey all.

Three weeks ago, I purchased a 2020 Model S with ~30k miles. Immediately after driving it home, there was a noticeable rubbing sound/feeling when making left and right turns. The sensation seems to be more prevalent when the ride height is set to low. It also seems to be very noticeable when I'm driving on an uneven surface, whether that be when turning into the driveway with half of my car still in the road and the other half in the driveway, or when I'm driving on an uneven road. -- Setting ride height to very high will alleviate this issue for the most part, but obviously the car won't drive like that.

Any suggestions? Thank you

 

[DerbyDave]

Are the tires and wheels Tesla spec?

 

[SamKali]

Are the tires and wheels Tesla spec?

How can I check? I do know that when I picked the vehicle up, there were seemingly brand new tires on it. Black rims as well, not sure whether or not they were stock.

 

[popgodazipa]

Size matters. Mine rubs only when I have my 20s on. 19s run as smooth as butter

 

[SamKali]

Size matters. Mine rubs only when I have my 20s on. 19s run as smooth as butter

Looks like I have the 19in carbons...

 

[SamKali]

OP Here. To inspect the wheels, I set the ride height to Very High. It looks like there is a 1 inch difference in the wheel clearance when comparing left side and right side. Could this possibly be the issue? Left side has ~7 inches clearance between the rim and the car. Right side has ~8 inches.

 

[Watts_Up]

Looks like I have the 19in carbons...

Using TireRack, the 2020 Model S with 19" wheel had 245/45-19 tires.

With wider tires, you could use some spacers to avoid rubbing?

 

[SamKali]

Using TireRack, the 2020 Model S with 19" wheel had 245/45-19 tires.

With wider tires, you could use some spacers to avoid rubbing?

I have 245/45-R19. Is there a difference?

 

[SamKali]

At this point I think it's up to either my suspension or some weird wheel issue... Tire size looks fine.

 

[Watts_Up]

Maybe check the alignment.

 

[SamKali]

Maybe check the alignment.

Going to bring it in for another service... Alignment might be the issue, although the car drives straight and there is no noticeable wear on the tires, but that might be expected as they are new and have little miles on them.

 

[dwbv]

Are your wheels stock? If they are aftermarket, I'm guessing your wheels are wider than stock on the front hence the rubbing. You can fit stock-sized tires on a wider wheel. Otherwise wheel offset can do it too in combination with wheel width.

Post a picture of your wheels.

 

[MSJack]

Hey all.

Three weeks ago, I purchased a 2020 Model S with ~30k miles. Immediately after driving it home, there was a noticeable rubbing sound/feeling when making left and right turns. The sensation seems to be more prevalent when the ride height is set to low. It also seems to be very noticeable when I'm driving on an uneven surface, whether that be when turning into the driveway with half of my car still in the road and the other half in the driveway, or when I'm driving on an uneven road. -- Setting ride height to very high will alleviate this issue for the most part, but obviously the car won't drive like that.

Any suggestions? Thank you

When the suspension is set to "very low" or just "low" the tires tend to rub on the inside of the wheel arch liner, Alignment in anyway won't fix this, Also driving on either of the 2 low suspension settings would cause premature wear on the halfshafts making a shuddering or knocking sound when accelerating, So if you don't want any of this happening, drive on the "standard" setting, On other occasions this can also happen with the high suspension settings too.