Am I missing something here? What’s the issue with getting a flat tyre? Why’s it such a concern? Can you not just get AA out with replacement tyre?
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Actually does the model 3 come with a jack or any other item to assist with a flat tyre
Am I missing something here? What’s the issue with getting a flat tyre? Why’s it such a concern? Can you not just get AA out with replacement tyre?
The thing I don't understand is not shipping a spare when there is an under-boot space surely big enough for one (shape would need to change but doable).
Can we make this a sticky? The faux outrage and resolutions haven't changed a lot since 2019You think there's loads of space* ... you put a wheel/tyre in the boot and you see there's really not ... modern wheel sizes are huge. Even the "space saver" alternatives take up a surprising amount of space .. I know I've got one and I don't routinely carry it for that reason. It lives in the garage for call out purposes when within striking distance of home (which is where all the punctures I have ever had took place).
*they could give you room if you could manage without the rear motor
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Spare tyre = weight = less efficient carThe thing I don't understand is not shipping a spare when there is an under-boot space surely big enough for one (shape would need to change but doable).
And for cost saving, a space saver steel wheel can't cost that much, surely?
Has anyone done a noise test with acoustic vs non-acoustic foam tyres? And maybe runflats too?
I had a flat tyre last Christmas, it took 7 days for anyone close enough for me to get to to have one in stock - I know that was due to the holiday closure but it was lucky we had an alternative car to run. I did try the Tesla callout number, I was on hold for 2 hours (yes, that is not a typo!) and then all they could offer was to get me to the nearest garage, that were, you guessed it, all closed by that time - I had managed to limp the car home by then so I declined. I have had a slow puncture since, that was much easier as it was repairable, and the garage said they could get a replacement next day if they could not repair so the first experience is clearly not typical and mostly just bad timing.