I'm at 6500miles, already had to replace front right tire at 4k miles due to a flat (it was in the side of the top track - deflated instantly, not due to anything - just unlucky?).
My partner hit a curb in Richmond (BC) and damaged the sidewall of the tire, but the tire didn't deflate and we were able to make it safely back to Seattle.
Money's tight due to the stock market crash and having to pay for some damage to the front right bumper area (unrelated), but that service isn't going to happen until November 7th.
I can order a tire on tire rack - but I still have two OEM tires on the car (both on drivers side).
My thoughts are:
1. Leave the tire. Should be fine? (already drove 200mi on it) -- UPDATE: Went to Les Schwab near my house. They said it was cosmetic, I'm going this route for now unless someone has a more informed suggestion.
2. Buy a new tire (not wheel) and install the OEM TPMS sensor in the new tire / old wheel (did this for the front right tire already)
A) swap the rear right tire/wheel to the front left (rotation), or
B) swap the front right tire/wheel to the back left (rotation)
3. Repair the tire? Is that possible?
I also read on this forum that someone was able to get the tire manufacturer warranty invoked. How would I do that?
Thanks in advance for all the advice. I'm new to issues with tesla - my model 3 (miss that beast) never had an issue in two years of ownership, but after taking delivery of the model y in may 2022, I'm losing faith in picking Tesla for my next vehicle (it's added up...)
My partner hit a curb in Richmond (BC) and damaged the sidewall of the tire, but the tire didn't deflate and we were able to make it safely back to Seattle.
Money's tight due to the stock market crash and having to pay for some damage to the front right bumper area (unrelated), but that service isn't going to happen until November 7th.
I can order a tire on tire rack - but I still have two OEM tires on the car (both on drivers side).
My thoughts are:
1. Leave the tire. Should be fine? (already drove 200mi on it) -- UPDATE: Went to Les Schwab near my house. They said it was cosmetic, I'm going this route for now unless someone has a more informed suggestion.
2. Buy a new tire (not wheel) and install the OEM TPMS sensor in the new tire / old wheel (did this for the front right tire already)
A) swap the rear right tire/wheel to the front left (rotation), or
B) swap the front right tire/wheel to the back left (rotation)
3. Repair the tire? Is that possible?
I also read on this forum that someone was able to get the tire manufacturer warranty invoked. How would I do that?
Thanks in advance for all the advice. I'm new to issues with tesla - my model 3 (miss that beast) never had an issue in two years of ownership, but after taking delivery of the model y in may 2022, I'm losing faith in picking Tesla for my next vehicle (it's added up...)
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