Search results

I have Talsem wheel protectors which needs a bead breaker to install. I used to have Rimsavers but “someone” still managed to curb the rim because with enough force, it will rip it off the wheel because it’s basically double side taped on. With the Talsem, curbing it shifts the position but...

The OEM connector for the trailer hitch is accessible with the rear bumper removed. It’s actually not that hard. There are a bunch of videos online.

The Rimblades I had looked great but ultimately, offered only light protection. They did their job and needed to be replaced after some curb rash. A quick Google search led me to Talsem. Took longer than I thought to receive them (shipped from outside the US). I installed them when rotating...

My wheel didn’t fall off my Tesla.

Feel free to do as you please.

If you’re really skeptical about it, take the wheel to a rim shop and they’ll re-machine the mating surface of the wheel to match the stock lug nuts. I started overthinking the whole spare tire thing. I even ended up buying 2 of them (a steelie and the aluminum one when Modern Spare was on...

You can always go to Summit Racing and get 5 of these: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gor-79916

Nope, didn’t work.

The 255/45-19 tire has a 28.04” diameter and the 255/40-20 tire has a 28.03” diameter. The spare tires are either taller (Murano) or shorter (Equus) than the stock tire but still works.

I also have this kit, along with a 12v compressor in the trunk. Tried it on this and it leaked. To close to the edge. Used the spare for almost a month because the Tesla specific tire was back ordered.

Same bolt pattern for the wheels regardless of them being 19” or 20”.

It’s a perfect fit. When the wife had a flat, she drove around for about a month waiting for a replacement tire as it was back ordered (no FWY).

The spare does not fit anywhere but the trunk (no sub-trunk, no frunk, etc.). I bought the adapters but ended up not using them. The conical lug nuts do a good enough job centering the aluminum wheel.

Running the spare now. Driving local / no FWY anyway, so no problem driving on the spare until the replacement arrives.

Well, having a spare and tools ready to go sure paid off. Got a flat the other day. It’s unrepairable. Need to wait up to 2 weeks for the exact tire replacement to arrive at the tire shop. I certainly got screwed… looks like a machine screw.

it’s been holding up great. I even got one for the wife since it’s her daily driver. She reported back one day that her phone stopped working and the ring allowed her in without her rummaging through her purse for the key card.

Some final pics on the Equus spare. I mounted it on the front and went for a ride. Everything worked without drama. Being a 19” wheel, there was plenty of room for the front caliper.

I pieced mine together because Modern Spare was on back order. See this post as I started out with a 18” steelie donut and ended up with a 19” aluminum rimmed one: DIY Spare Tire Kit

I assembled my own spare tire kit for my Y. I’ve had 2 flats this year on my Bolt EV. The spare kit I assembled for that car came in quite handy.

Just plug in a USB drive with MP3 files in it. If it plays, then it's connected.

Just got my Jeda Hub. It’s nice. I would say it was worth the wait. I like that the door that hides the SSD is magnetic. It also comes with a self adhesive metal backing for the SSD to keep it in place. https://flic.kr/p/2kbui9p https://flic.kr/p/2kbtQUV

I like them better than the Weathertech mats in my Bolt EV.

Got an update on this. I recently got a 19” alloy spare tire from a Hyundai Equus with a T155/70-19 tire. The tire has a 1150kg / 2536 lbs limit which is enough given the MY GVWR / GAWR FT/RR of 5302 lbs / 3004 & 3306 lbs. This tire also has a diameter of 27.5”, which is only 1/2” less than...

Chevy S10 full size pick-up truck jack. Fits the stock jacking point perfectly.

Got an email from Jeda stating that they have started shipping and will continue to ship weekly.

After closely inspecting the dash cover, it ends just short of the defrost vent openings at the edge of the windshield, so no it does not affect the defrost.

I have a Bolt and a Y. I pieced together spare tire kits for both. When I was looking, the Modern Spare kit was on back order so I pieced a kit on my own. See link. DIY Spare Tire Kit

My post, along with my previous spare tire FB post got deleted for inappropriate content. I never knew Tesla owners were so sensitive over what other people do with their cars in that group. And there is no lack of experts/automotive engineers contributing on that group. I thought I was...

I’ll tell you about it in February.

I got a Coverking custom dashboard cover. Got the black polycarpet one for $54 shipped. Unlike other dash covers out there, this one covers the whole dash. Goes all the way to the windshield. The material is very lightweight and supposedly transparent to sound. The purpose for this is to...

I have the Amazon one. Sags slightly in the middle and I have not needed to use the reflective layer. If I did, I imagine it would sag even more. it worked fine throughout the hot SoCal summer.

Yeah I was going to order a Modern Spare, but they have the kits on backorder. This would be the ideal solution. I had a planned trip so I needed it sooner. Doing all this extra homework looking up wheel center bore sizes, bolt center diameters, minimum wheel diameters, caliper clearances...

I’m waiting for a vinyl spare tire cover to arrive then I’ll start figuring out where to put it. I noticed that the sub-trunk also has a liner. Maybe there’s room in there? If there isn’t room for it anywhere to hide it, I may have to lay it right on the trunk and somehow secure it. Maybe...

My DIY 2020 Model Y LR AWD Spare Tire kit: 1) Spare tire from a 3rd Gen Nissan Murano. 18x4 steel wheel, 5x114.3mm (or 5x4.5”), and 66.1mm bore. The Stock Nissan spare tire size is T165/90R18 and has a diameter of 29.69”. My stock 255/40R20 has a diameter of 28.03”. I may have a tire shop...

Already have a Y. It’s the wife’s, and it’s too big for me.

Sorry, I'm not affiliated with them in any way other than bringing my car in for a measurement for the first set of mats.

My car was the model for the very first set of mats, so the fit is absolutely perfect.

The design of the MY hitch reminds me of my first hitch for my Bolt EV. It mounted on a single vertical plane and easily got bent after one use. Thanks to this thread, I’ll hold off on the MY hitch. As for suggestions on a light bike rack... instead of a platform type rack, reconsider a...

I would love a compact hot hatch with 350-400 miles of range, AWD and a tight turn radius. Our Y has a 19.9’ turn radius while our 07 Expedition’s turn radius is 20.4’. Previously, my 07 Yaris hatchback had a 15.4’ turn radius. With a manual transmission, that car was fun.

My 59001 doesn't fit in the sub-trunk at all, even when folded. It's just too wide. I'm thinking the Rola 59000 fits. I don't have one to try but per Amazon, it's 25"x 15" x 7".

In addition, the 25" version has a different model #: Rola 59000

I have the single piece top trunk mat and I have no issues getting stuff in and out of the sub-trunk.

Surprisingly, when mine arrived it didn’t smell at all.

Regarding the cover... can't it just be left alone, requiring a tool to pry it off or does the hitch take up enough space that the original design is compromised?

Meh... slow news day. Something to report: Car didn't crash and my USB controller still doesn't work with Tempest.

Installing too...

Here's my top trunk mat: Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr

I don't remember having any issues with my passenger side mat. This is an older pic, I'll have to take a look at it when I get the chance. Untitled by tk_1971, on Flickr

I have these mats too. The mats are very flexible and I have no trouble getting access to the sub-trunk by lifting up the loop from the floor. The mat goes up with the floor.