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Why do you need XL tyres? Are they available in SL?Unfortunately no recommended runflats in the XL category to handle the Tesla
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Why do you need XL tyres? Are they available in SL?Unfortunately no recommended runflats in the XL category to handle the Tesla
There is now a summer run flat tire available for the Tesla Model Y.Unfortunately no recommended runflats in the XL category to handle the Tesla
XL is the OEM recommended weight category for MY tires.Why do you need XL tyres? Are they available in SL?
WRONG!!!No run-flat in the MY OEM 19" size.
Amazing how experiences can be so different.My 2006 BMW came with run-flats and I continued using them for all season and winter tires until I sold the car in 2021 for my Tesla. Ditto for my other the 2013 BMW. 18 years of driving experience, no regrets and would get run-flats the minute they are available for my Tesla
Oh yes, I forgot to mention in my rambling response, we have the Modern Spare kit but, weirdly, have not carried it yet; relying for shorter journeys on foam and. worst ways, The Lone Ranger ( I heard there was only one in the UK) Or perhaps, as the French say: a Tontot.
The sealant in the tire repair kit may not seal the puncture due to the foam liner inside the OE tires. Carry a tire plug kit in addition to a tire inflation pump.For tire repair in an emergency, how about the repair kit from Tesla that pumps something into your tire to get you to a place you can replace the tire? I believe using this kit ruins the tire so... The kit is $70 on the Tesla shop site. Here's a link: https://shop.tesla.com/product/tire-repair-kit
There is an excellent video (or three) on Youtube that demonstrate the acoustic foam does not compromise the effectiveness of the foam.The sealant in the tire repair kit may not seal the puncture due to the foam liner inside the OE tires. Carry a tire plug kit in addition to a tire inflation pump.
I am not sure if this product is sold in the US. The Tesla Tire Repair kit uses a water based sealant (similar to Slime brand puncture sealant.) Other brands/types of sealant that are not water based can damage the TPMS.There is an excellent video (or three) on Youtube that demonstrate the acoustic foam does not compromise the effectiveness of the foam.
I particularly recommend Ben Vallack's chennel. Search " Can you repair Tesla Acoustic Tyres with Holts Tyreweld?"
A great tutorial.
Run Flats Prone to Sidewall Damage?Run flats, in general, have a bad reputation for sidewall failure from encounters with pot holes.
like many others said, yes u can repair them, i've put plugs in mine on BMW many times.My friend had a rental bmw last year, he got a flat(on a runflat) he has to spend over 500 to get it replaced(since they cant repair runflats)
don't blame pot holes on tires lolI had run flat performance tires on the BMW I traded in for my Y. Expensive, stiffer ride, ruined four tires and one wheel hitting potholes. One blew out a big section of sidewall when the tire blew, at night, on the interstate, in the rain, in an area with no place to pull off, and couldn't be driven faster than 5 mph. :/
u do realize u can put a regular tire of the same size if ur in a pinch to get home or get by n then find the matching one...No shop within miles stocked them. So we were carried 30 miles to the nearest BMW garage where 30 hours later they fitted 4 new Pirellis ( refusing to fit less than a full set due to X drive thread depth difference limitations). If my brain had been functioning, when faced with the obligation to fit four new tired, I would have gone for a set of " normal" boots.
That is a pity. The product has been around in Europe for many years and has a good reputation.I am not sure if this product is sold in the US. The Tesla Tire Repair kit uses a water based sealant (similar to Slime brand puncture sealant.) Other brands/types of sealant that are not water based can damage the TPMS.
Yes indeed. Learnt all that after the event.like many others said, yes u can repair them, i've put plugs in mine on BMW many times.
if ur on budget, u don't have to pay $500 per tire, look at ur local tire shops or eBay.
i've bought good used runflats for as low as regular tire, $60 shipped (6/32nds, 245/45/18 Continentals)
don't blame pot holes on tires lol
if anything, thick sidewall on run-flat will handle more abuse n larger pot holes...
I've had 3 sets of runflats on my BMW, bridgestone driveguard and Continental ContiProContact SSR
All lasted above 50k mi n many potholes n flats.
Didn't notice any ride difference or noise (could be cause BMW is great at that).
YMMV...
PS. Run flat tires (aka RFT, SSR, MOE) are no different than regular tires besides thicker sidewall.
u do realize u can put a regular tire of the same size if ur in a pinch to get home or get by n then find the matching one...
n u can do it at any tire shop...
yes the thread depth need to be withing 1-2/32nds for awd cars but its far easier to find any other tire than matching one u have
Thank you. I'll look into it.The sealant in the tire repair kit may not seal the puncture due to the foam liner inside the OE tires. Carry a tire plug kit in addition to a tire inflation pump.
Or carry an awl in case the screw or nail which caused the puncture was too short to penetrate the foam liner. Simply deepen the hole with the thin, 2 mm round head awl and the foam will find its way to the hole. Also carry decent thin nosed pliers and screwdriver to remove the nail/screw. However, if the hole diameter is greater than 5mm, the foam probably won't work. I am not sure of the puncture repair plugs' limitations in this regard.Thank you. I'll look into it.