Could you help me diagnose the issue with my car after driving on a dirt/rocky road, where it made a strange sound and emitted a burning plastic smell

[claudiacherry]

This past weekend, I parked on a gravel road at the back of the church due to being late. When leaving after the service, my car emitted a concerning sound reminiscent of a struggling accelerator, accompanied by a sensation as if I had run over something, despite the car moving forward. There was also a strong burnt plastic or rubber smell, which dissipated upon returning to the concrete road. Now, I'm experiencing a wobbly sensation and reduced traction while driving. Despite having rotated my tires and confirming good tread, I'm uncertain about the cause of these issues. Should I seek assistance from a Tesla service center or a discount tire to diagnose and address this problem? Does anyone know what this could be? sincerely a scared 23 year old woman

 

[shahryaran]

This past weekend, I parked on a gravel road at the back of the church due to being late. When leaving after the service, my car emitted a concerning sound reminiscent of a struggling accelerator, accompanied by a sensation as if I had run over something, despite the car moving forward. There was also a strong burnt plastic or rubber smell, which dissipated upon returning to the concrete road. Now, I'm experiencing a wobbly sensation and reduced traction while driving. Despite having rotated my tires and confirming good tread, I'm uncertain about the cause of these issues. Should I seek assistance from a Tesla service center or a discount tire to diagnose and address this problem? Does anyone know what this could be? sincerely a scared 23 year old woman

Best is to make a service appointment with Tesla and have them check. Gravel could have gone into the suspension components

 

[afadeev]

my car emitted a concerning sound reminiscent of a struggling accelerator, accompanied by a sensation as if I had run over something, despite the car moving forward. There was also a strong burnt plastic or rubber smell, which dissipated upon returning to the concrete road.

Sounds and smells don't transmit well over ASCII.

Now, I'm experiencing a wobbly sensation and reduced traction while driving.

What does that "reduced traction" mean?

Should I seek assistance from a Tesla service center or a discount tire to diagnose and address this problem?

Short answer is - yes.
Take the car to a Tesla SC.

But, please, come up with a more precise description of your ongoing problem, so that they can reproduce and validate what's bothering you.
"Reduced traction" is far too vague.
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[claudiacherry]

Sounds and smells don't transmit well over ASCII.



What does that "reduced traction" mean?



Short answer is - yes.
Take the car to a Tesla SC.

But, please, come up with a more precise description of your ongoing problem, so that they can reproduce and validate what's bothering you.
"Reduced traction" is far too vague.
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thank you!! I literally don’t know how else to explain it I’m sure tesla sc will understand once they drive it for sure