Apparently the 2021 Model 3 is the only year where they lowered the car by 10mm via the use of different springs and dampers.
After acquiring the vehicle I noticed that the 20" Uberturbine Wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (235/35ZR20) was too bumpy for LA roads
Due to ride quality being a huge issue, I did the following:
The problem...
After a new set of wheels and proper alignment the car still loses alignment within 1-2 days. The front wheels doesn't feel like its working in unison with the back wheels nor each other..
Before switching to a 2nd set of Aero wheels, when the steering wheel is turned all the way (left or right) the front left wheel was making a clunking noise. After switching to the 2nd set it disappeared.
Questions...
Currently Investigating...
I have an appointment with Firestone Complete Auto Care today to check on the wheel bearings, control arms, sway bar, end links, bearings, and bushings to see if anything needs to be replaced or tightened. I have an appointment with Tesla Service Center a few days from now for the same reasons as well as seeing if the motor unit is powering all the wheels evenly.
Any help is most appreciated!
After acquiring the vehicle I noticed that the 20" Uberturbine Wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (235/35ZR20) was too bumpy for LA roads
Due to ride quality being a huge issue, I did the following:
- Switched 2021 Performance Stock Suspension > 2022 Long Range Stock Suspension
- Switched 20" Uberturbine Wheels > 2023 Long Range 18" Aero V2 Wheels and Michelin Primacy (235/45ZR18)
The problem...
After a new set of wheels and proper alignment the car still loses alignment within 1-2 days. The front wheels doesn't feel like its working in unison with the back wheels nor each other..
Before switching to a 2nd set of Aero wheels, when the steering wheel is turned all the way (left or right) the front left wheel was making a clunking noise. After switching to the 2nd set it disappeared.
Questions...
- Could the wheel bearing have gone bad despite no longer making noises?
- Are there any other parts beside the strut, shocks, springs that differ the models that I'm unaware of? (eg. control arm, end link, etc)
- Could hitting the front or rear sway bar into a cement parking block affect the alignment or rocking motion of the vehicle?
Currently Investigating...
I have an appointment with Firestone Complete Auto Care today to check on the wheel bearings, control arms, sway bar, end links, bearings, and bushings to see if anything needs to be replaced or tightened. I have an appointment with Tesla Service Center a few days from now for the same reasons as well as seeing if the motor unit is powering all the wheels evenly.
Any help is most appreciated!