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Not relevant, in any way. Hundreds to thousands of 21" Michelin OEM tires, mounted on Plaids, have had inner sidewall failures, with only a small fraction captured here, yet we're on Page 85 . . . . The expectation (apparently common on this thread) that every Tesla Plaid owner should be...

Are those the OEM 21" Michelin tires, and were they on a Model S Plaid? Thanks!

According to the Tesla Service Center, all settings are at factory spec as they demonstrated to a Michelin Field Engineer. To my knowledge, nothing came of it however as it appears they’re still selling the same tire to Tesla?

Then you must not have a refresh, 2021+, Model S? For the MS, 2021+, the speed for low ride height cannot be adjusted AFAIK, thus this may not be the best thread to be posting in…. Do please advise.

No idea on the option code for Sport Seats, but it must be in the web page code as it’s in the description now. Hope you’ll find a way to keep the site going, despite the many obstacles Tesla keeps throwing up to degrade your site….

I disagree as to "sensitive to this" doesn't mean they are defective. We're talking about an OEM installed tire that in seemingly every case is literally coming apart at the inner sidewall, a nearly impossible place to notice a tire coming apart. The Pirelli's mounted on the same Plaids, but...

Contact Michelin Tires Expert USA | Michelin Tires and "Contact us" as well. Get a free replacement set from Michelin . . . .

Yes, I'd presume most Tesla Service Centers aren't too concerned about getting into a Michelin warranty replacement--they just want your money I'm afraid. Try these links below, and note that Discount Tire IS a Michelin dealer (although nearly all of them want to just sell you a new set of...

Wow, a sample size of "ONE" with an unknown wheel/tire combination (BUT NOT AN OEM combination), and there are literally tens of thousands of Plaids since 2021 with 19" wheels with next to zero issues. So "absolutely positively not a Michelin issue" is a pretty huge jump, no? Not much...

I wonder if you have any recourse to hold them to the previous value? As in, anything other walking away, or threatening to do so? The timing just seems so damn sketchy, and Tesla has a very long history of screwing people over on trade-ins, especially on trading in a Tesla for a Tesla. (As I...

Concur 100%. This is a Michelin tire construction and/or design defect, and it affects next to zero of the Pirelli 19" OEM tires . . . .

How does one "return" a car after 42 days with 960 miles?!? As I understand it, some amount of damage is allowed on a new car, without disclosure, before the manufacturer is in trouble, so do please advise. Thanks!

Be sure to take delivery of your Teslas soon folks--don't delay. If this is the sort of "thinking" found on an erudite board on TMC, guess what's in the heads of the average shmoo walking the streets . . . not much in the way of facts and logic. No need to bother with any facts--their minds...

THANKS! Didn't see that, but it is a bit subtle. A friend in WA State reports that the Fife location has a demo unit with the new seats so they're slowly working their way into the Galleries; I'll have to try a visit soon. Thanks, again, for finding that.

Another good supporting quote for those still on the Tesla delivery fence, despite the overwhelming data: We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. --Carl Sagan Despite the many gifts, the burden of...

Curious, but is Tesla STILL shipping center consoles with the wrong switch (assuming yours wasn't from a recycling yard)? Also, how hard is it to replace the switch? I ask as I think all of our refresh MS's (all 2022's) had this issue and each time it was a new console. Wouldn't it have been...

This is in the US; UK and EU likely have different lease/buy incentives. Given the low cost of a base M3, the $7.5k US EV incentive has a massive impact on the lease cost, driving it to $299/month. Also, I suggest that to be categorically against leasing is imprudent, especially when the net...

Let's stay on topic folks. This is a thread for those contemplating a Tesla delivery. A few here are trying to decide if they want a Tesla, or an ICE with propulsion technology from the previous century, when we burned fossil fuels for propulsion because we didn't know the long-term...

Is there any easy way to find/sort by the new Sport Seats? I'm sure there are many in Inventory with the old seats, but would prefer to get the new seats if were to upgrade our MS's . . . .

And for anyone else on this thread that's still on the fence with a Tesla delivery, the many recent posts here demonstrate how import your personal choice is. (And note the distinct lack of any supporting links for the remarkable and outrageous claims some have made--mind blowing.) The...

I'm sorry, but I'm confused. We've owned over a dozen MS's, thus, we have a lot of delivery experience. I'm a little confused about your "liberal" comment. In my schooling I had no "Physics for Conservatives" or "Physics for Liberals" classes. Ditto for Chemistry, and so forth. As for "kool...

Yes, and had to laugh at the "down vote" within seconds after I posted a long list of factual, damning sites advising of just how much carbon we have dumped . . . it is beyond obvious that not one link was visited. I'm sure many have heard the refrain, "Don't bother me with the facts--my mind...

Ah, no, please do NOT choose the GHG-spewing 911. See the link above in response to the person also contemplating a BMW M3 . . . it's a perfect reply for you as well. Thanks.

I'll try not to be too damning-with-the-facts, but getting the Tesla will help leave a usable planet for others to enjoy, both while you're alive and long after. The BMW does the exact opposite . . . so this should not be a hard choice, right? Please allow me to be blunt: the vast majority...

Unless one LEASES the M3--all leases get the $7.5k EV tax credit which brings the M3 down to $299/month...an absolute steal.

Looks like Tesla values fully paid up FSD at ~$0 for trade in, as is their norm?

Why not have it delivered to wherever you'll be until October instead then?

Millions and millions of foam-filled tires installed, and a fraction of a fraction have foam failure . . . and you use that as a BIG data point to remove foam from all remaining tires? Interesting take on how to extrapolate an edge case into questionable action, such as choosing to never buy...

I had to laugh. So few have even the remotest clue as to how much the fossil fuel industry profits from the status quo--it's why they fight like Hell to retain the status quo, usually through proxies and politicians, despite the tremendous risk it poses to our entire planet's future. (FYI...

Did we see any reference to what VERSION of FSD was used by the OP? AFAIK, we are seeing substantial step change improvements in 12.3.5, and they're coming in far faster than normal . . . . A snapshot/single data point is NOT a trend. Recommend you update to the latest version and revisit...

Sadly, there's still no way to sort for Plaids again, and ditto for 2024 Model Year cars. Both result with no returns. Lastly, two suggestions: 1. When searching for Model Year, the drop down menu begins with 2012; better to drop down from 2025 or 2024 as most will search for latest MY. 2...

Thanks--I'll take a look on a lift with some bright light and poke around some more. At least I won't have to remove a bunch of underbody panels if it's a similar broken bushing!

I would consider changing your order to the new Model 3 Performance ASAP as it IS eligible for the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, which makes it a very, very good value in comparison to the Long Range M3 (which is NOT eligible). It's simply a stunning car, and a far better value (yes, they ramble...

Where is this bushing, exactly? Front or rear suspension? Top or bottom? I ask as our '22 MS Plaid has become very peculiar of late, with a STRONG pull to the right on deceleration, and oddly, sometimes on acceleration. A quick visual inspection on a lift doesn't reveal much so I guess the...

Hopefully replaced under warranty at no cost to you?

Yes, Tesla has more data on battery degradation than anyone on Earth, and yet we have absurdly short battery warranties that kills BOTH used Tesla sales, and resale value, over the long term. Why?!? Tesla should step up and increase the HV battery (and powertrain) warranties across the board...

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What's the "procedure" for the rear seat rattle? We have it, mostly with any torsional loads on the body (such as turning or entering/exiting a driveway, etc.) and it IS exasperating. Why can't Tesla get this fixed once and for all?!?

It's likely too late, but please visit the Gallery where you test drove the Dual Motors and see if they can escalate this with a fair value-"OOPS" trade-in on your RWD MY, one that makes you whole-ish so that you may upgrade to a Dual Motor/Long Range MY . . . . Can't hurt to ask, and ALSO ask...

Not Chinese, but would that particular issue have affected ALL brands, not just Tesla? Most likely reason is that early-in-the-quarter EXPORTS from China decreased the number of China domestic-sale Teslas available, as has been the norm for many quarters now, no?

Worth a try? No personal experience, but it may make a difference: https://www.rpmtesla.com/collections/model-y/products/model-3-door-noise-reduction-kit-29-with-20-off?variant=31266582265910

Could you please translate the chart for us? Thanks.

Do please provide a YT link so that we may check the validity of his test, if you can find it. Tesla spends a massive amount of (very expensive) time on wheels and wheel covers in the wind tunnel as they have a large impact on aerodynamic drag, and as a follow on impact: range. Here's why...

Seems like a bit of stretch, no? The foam makes a measurable impact on road noise. Puncture repair is easily accomplished at any tire repair shop at minimal cost, far, far less than the cost you will pay to remove the foam for a perceived fear that the foam may come loose . . . . Leave well...

Not my experience. Received a new set of 21" Michelin OEM tires from Michelin for our '22 MS Plaid after inner sidewall delamination/tread separation on the rear tires. Simply file a claim on their website and keep your old tires (if needed for warranty replacement).

No, of course not. But it's an RT. It can decide when it's battery is too cold for safe regen based on how much regen MAY be needed for any given drive. High altitude pick up near a mountain west of Denver, for a drop off in Denver? A lot of regen may be needed. Flat lands of Wichita? Not...

While this is the investment thread, you assume that regen will be insufficiently powerful to apply sufficient negative torque. I don't believe that assumption is accurate. I hope to find out on 8 August at the RT reveal.

In an RT they will be--the car won't ever be at the top of a mountain with a full charge and unable to regen . . .

That's the key. In an RT there won't be any "regen unavailable" situations . . . because it won't let itself get into those. (Also, since when does "low battery" not allow for regen?)

Curious if anyone knows: is there a Tesla TSB or other solution to the incessant rear seatback rattles? We have it on three 2022 MS's, and despite repair visits, they all still rattle and/or creak whenever there is a torsional load on the body--pretty piss poor design/build quality for what...