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Hey everyone! It's great to see Model Y reservation holders finally getting to experience the joy of taking delivery. I adapted my TeslaPrep guide to support Model Y deliveries (which are surprisingly similar). I've scoured the web looking for things to check at delivery that are specific to...

I just adapted my Tesla Prep guide to add a Model Y specific delivery checklist! mykeln/teslaprep

I honestly think this can be fixed with better tape. The right 2/3 of my spoiler is basically “off”. If the tape was stronger, it’d hold, and make up for any imperfections in the carbon itself.

Nevermind. Lifting in right side :(

Got my spoiler and badge installed yesterday by a mobile tech. He said the latest batch has been much better and confirmed that the issue is inconsistencies with the spoiler, not the trunk. He did a dry-fitting and it fit perfectly, no lifting at all. Then he took the protective sheet off and...

Spoiler and badge install scheduled for the 24th. Not sure why I’m NOT holding off until they get it sorted, but figure it’s worth a shot.

Do the mobile installers wash/clean the area where it’ll get stuck on? I have it scheduled. Wondering if I should wash the car beforehand

Crazy to see VINs in the 400s! I’m feeling ancient with my 079XXX :) I’m curious: any folks still waiting for the spoiler/badge?

“Soft touch” is marketing, not actually soft. It WILL create tons of swirl marks

As someone who had an AWD on order who took a P3D+ when the opportunity presented itself, YES. It's absolutely worth it. Especially now that it's $5K cheaper. Do I use the brutal acceleration much? No. I drive pretty gently, actually. But it's really neat knowing the most fun part of the car...

Walked out to our beater 2005 Subaru Forester this morning (I ain't taking my M3 out in this salt!). Had to yank the door back and forth for a couple minutes before it opened. This is not a Tesla-specific issue, but it's certainly annoying!

Chiming in here after 3 months on t DWS06s. They’re silent. They launch beautifully in all weather conditions. No plans whatsoever to switch back to summers when it warms up.

Just noticed this on mine. Creaks when accelerating and when letting off the accelerator. They actually retorqued my front suspension due to a clicking sound a few months ago. Sounds like they aren’t appropriately “seating” the suspension during assembly.

Could you imagine being a passenger in this dude’s car? :confused:

Remember when “hover boards” were all the rage and were selling for $1,800, then $300 ones from China started popping up, but they exploded? This is kinda like that.

The tags on this post should tell you all you need to know about how valid an idea this is. I've never seen someone still sticking to their guns 7 pages in. Just acknowledge that maybe your idea isn't objectively the right one, even if you feel emotionally connected to it. When Tesla increased...

I've had DWS 06s (245/35/20) on my car for two weeks and counting. No clearance issues whatsoever, even at full lock. Tread wear looks good, and they're quieter than AS 3+s. Do they grip as well as summer tires? Of course not. But they're all-seasons! They're fine. No-brainer imo. I'd buy 'em...

The one in that pic looks crooked?

DWS 06s!

$7K :)

Ummm. Scroll up? There are dozens of us!

I 1000% agree. I haven’t eaten or drank anything in it yet. I want to preserve the smell as long as possible. Every morning when I get in my car it’s like taking delivery all over again.

You say that as if a touch carwash is some unknown quantity that needs to be tested. Everyone already knows the damage it does. It’s like using a magic eraser on your paint. No need to re-test that theory. A woman I know had an old BMW Z3 that she took through a touch car wash every week...

Looks great! Interesting that they said to run 'em at 45psi. I thought winters were supposed to be run at 42 or so? Maybe that'd impact road noise?

I’ve been noticing a deep humming from my DWS 06s at highway speeds. Could this be a balance issue, or just the sound of the tire?

I guess I’m getting a deal? In any event, $100 for just a wash and wax would be worth it in terms of results.

I am in the same boat as you. No time, or desire, to wash/wax regularly. Ceramic is expensive to the point where I’m just going to pay $100 per quarter to a detailer to wash/wax/clay bar. Better results, and that’s 2.5 years of detailing, which is about as long as a ceramic coating lasts...

Wow, so they’re honoring it?! Crazy.

I’m calling bull on this post. Are you really complaining about orange peel in paint? Every car, including Mercedes, BMW, Audi, have orange peel. The way to fix it for all of them is to wet sand and re polish. This isn’t a sign of bad quality; it’s a sign of mass produced vehicles. I...

Always call right when they open. You get right through.

Yeah they're wider. 245/35/20. No issues with clearance, etc. Basically indistinguishable from OEM.

Awesome! I should be done this work by the end of the week! Looking forward to it. I drive (max) 60 miles/day, so this solution will be perfect.

I'm going through this now (a bit more work; I'm running dedicated 12 gauge from the panel). Did you just buy Tesla's 6-20 adapter from their site for the mobile charger?

Alright here ya go! The Continental DWS 06 on OEM 20” wheels. Check the video description for details. Overall, the first couple of miles were loud, but they quickly settled in and became just as quiet as the summer tires. Road feel and noise is pretty much indistinguishable from the Pilot...

Really curious which ones they choose.

Just called an audible. Getting DWS06s put on as we speak. They’re clearly not used to Model 3s at the shop here. The card key was foreign to them, and they were looking for the air suspension setting :). Anyway, I switched at the last minute as I will take a more cushy ride in exchange for...

I just took video of the car with summers on at low/high speeds. Will do the same post-tire-swap and post here. I'll be paying special attention to the harshness of the ride over bumps, etc. If it's feeling any worse, I'll likely swap them out for some DWSs, which are known for being cushy...

Crap I’m getting AS3+s installed tomorrow and this kind of post is what I was dreading. I had the tire guy go back and forth with me on the DWS06 vs. AS3. He said the DWS06 was the better tire, but I overruled given how few DWS06 reviews there are. If it’s bad I’ll probably swap to DWS.

Yep! I’ve had it for 3.5 weeks. Absolutely in love every day. Worth waiting every second for. My only regret is my commute is 2 miles. Trying to convince my wife that we should move further out :)

I was a huge Porsche fan. I had dreams of one day owning an air-cooled 911. As soon as I took delivery, that all changed. It was instant. Every ICE car just had me thinking "why?" Every time you hit the red line, you'd be worried about detonating the engine, burning the clutch, etc., limiting...

Getting DWS 06 - 245/35/20s installed tomorrow. Will report back with how they compare to the summers. Curious: should tire pressures change if I go from 235->245?

You sure it wasn't always like that? My drivers side touched the center console when it was new.

Ok, it can't detect baby deer, but you still have to put the adult deer to the test. Get back out there.

How do you feel about the decision to move directions to the left rather than right side of the nav? Huge UX mistake imo.

Can you speak to highway speeds, 70-80mph noise? I may just go with these to stay stock size wise.

40 is the number. Check your local weather averages for highs and lows per day. When it starts creeping down into the mid 40s, that’s your target date. In Maryland I could make it to late November, but I’m shooting for a late October install.

Yikes. My point was it was a lot easier for me to find uncompromised praise for the DWS06 than the AS3+. The consistent feedback on the latter is that they’re great, but loud at highway speeds (Loud Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+??). That isn’t being said about the DWS06s. Just search “as3+ loud.”...

That's pretty... reductive :) tesla pilot sport vs. dws 06 - Google Search I'd look at these. Tesla S/X owners who opted for the DWS 06s and/or AS3+s. The consistent winner is DWS 06. The AS3+s consistently sound loud, if nothing else, where the DWS 06s seem to have no compromise.

I would avoid the AS3+s (read the reviews) and consider the Continental DWS 06s. There are rumors that they are lighter, last longer, and have even better rolling resistance than the OEM summer tires! They're 0.3" wider, too, so you get a bit more grip.

Thanks! Which tires are you going with?