Tire replacement

[Pranay B]

Just noticed this after a highway run the other day. The tire seems to be holding air fine. Should I be worried? Awaiting Tesla service center's response. If in the event I have to get this tire replaced ASAP, any recommendations? I assume I should go with the stock Continental tire? Should I go with Tesla Service Center? I heard they charge like 500$

Sorta anxious since this is my first car and car repair so appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.

 

[DanDi58]

You can never tell when it will let go. For the cost of a new tire (OEM ones are available on Tire Rack for a little over $300), replace it. Your life is worth more than that.

 

[D.E.]

I’d replace it today. Put the same tire back on so you don’t mix the tires. Driving on that one just isn’t worth the risk for you or a family member. As far as where you purchase, that’s up to you. Anyone that carries that tire should be OK, I’m sure Tesla will be one of the more expensive vendors.

It looks to me as if you ran over something, probably metal, that was folded up against the tire and forced inwards.

No one knows if this tire will fail, nor when. The fact if holds air doesn’t say much but it does make it handy to drive to a tire dealer. I don’t think I’d drive at highway speeds.

Check your paperwork. I doubt it’s covered under the tire warranty but it’s worth checking.

 

[howardnj]

Just noticed this after a highway run the other day. The tire seems to be holding air fine. Should I be worried? Awaiting Tesla service center's response. If in the event I have to get this tire replaced ASAP, any recommendations? I assume I should go with the stock Continental tire? Should I go with Tesla Service Center? I heard they charge like 500$

Sorta anxious since this is my first car and car repair so appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.View attachment 943296

Replace that tire ASAP before something bad happens to you, your passengers, or some unsuspecting motorist on the road.

 

[jcanoe]

This damage would be covered by the Discount Tire / America's Tire replacement certificate.

 

[Pranay B]

This damage would be covered by the Discount Tire / America's Tire replacement certificate.

But these are stock tires that came with the vehicle

 

[whisperingshad]

But these are stock tires that came with the vehicle

They let you purchase the insurance even if you dont buy from them

 

[Pianewman]

Don't you have to buy the insurance prior to a claim?

 

[whisperingshad]

Don't you have to buy the insurance prior to a claim?

100%

 

[fholbert]

Just noticed this after a highway run the other day. The tire seems to be holding air fine. Should I be worried? Awaiting Tesla service center's response. If in the event I have to get this tire replaced ASAP, any recommendations? I assume I should go with the stock Continental tire? Should I go with Tesla Service Center? I heard they charge like 500$

Sorta anxious since this is my first car and car repair so appreciate any thoughts/recommendations.View attachment 943296

That tire is safe, for sure. As long as you don’t exceed 12 mph.

Can‘t say enough good about Discount Tire Center. I’ve bought six, maybe seven sets of tires from them.

By the way, that red dot is supposed to be at the valve stem.

 

[Goobers]

That tire is safe, for sure. As long as you don’t exceed 12 mph.

Can‘t say enough good about Discount Tire Center. I’ve bought six, maybe seven sets of tires from them.

By the way, that red dot is supposed to be at the valve stem.
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Doubt speed matters as much as "what occurs." Even a slow crawl can deform a tire... who knows what would cause even more damage to the tire.

I rolled into a curb when parking at less than 12 mph and the curb almost reached the wheel once I stopped.

 

[Occhis]

As others stated, replace ASAP OR SOONER