factory 19" wheel cracked?

[sbradbury]

I picked up my new 70D at the end of September, and today while getting the car detailed and opti-coated the detailer pointed out a crack in one of the wheels. I'm not losing any air, but aside from that I don't know of any way to tell if this is structural or just a paint issue. Haven't hit any large potholes or curbs. I'm not one to make a big stink over something cosmetic in a very un-noticeable place, but obviously concerned if this were a safety issue. Looking for opinions.

 

[Electricfan]

I have no expertise in tires or wheels. My two cents - its a safety issue and I would most definitely show it to Tesla for their opinion. If you keep driving it I would check it once in a while to make sure its not getting bigger. Gut feeling is it will get bigger over time. Good luck.

 

[FlatSix911]

Check with the Tesla Service center ... it may just be a paint defect.

 

[linkster]

Check with the Tesla Service center

+ 1

looks like a rim casting defect to me as I have never seen powder coating crack in that manner

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I thought I was hard on my tires!

 

[jaguar36]

I'd also guess its just a paint issue. Thats not a typical place for a rim crack to happen.

 

[sbradbury]

Just wanted to report Tesla service is as exemplary as everyone says. They called me to schedule a time to look at the wheel and replaced it today, even though it was determined to be cosmetic and not a structural issue.