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  1. Teslaunch

    Vendor 🥳🥳GIVEAWAY! Teslaunch New Product Drop: Join Our Test Program

    Hi Tesla enthusiasts, How's everyone doing? 👋 We've got some exciting news to share! We are here to introduce our latest product: Rim Protector For Tesla Model Y 🚗💨. This product is meticulously designed to provide top-notch protection for your Tesla Wheel Rims.🛡👍 To celebrate these new...
  2. A

    Advice on hothole hit (rim and tire surface )

    This happened 2 day ago and just saw it today. There is pretty bad dent on the rim and surface rubber was cut and peeled open. No pressure loss so far and the car drives no difference. Any suggestions for the tire surface and rim fix? Will insurance cover this type of minor fix as I may have low...
  3. M

    DIY Model Y - 20 Induction Rim Repair UK

    Hi all, I've had the inevitable rim rash occur. Has anyone had any success finding matching (or very close to) spray paint that would match the 20' inch Induction rims on the MY? I've seen quite a few videos in the US that show some great DIY results, however, the paints they use (Rust-Oleum...
  4. E

    Sport rims curb rash

    I relied too heavily on the white lines in the backup camera during a parallel park and finally curb rashed my back rim 😩 Can anyone recommend a DIY fix for the 19” sport rims?
  5. J

    Wheel Repair Shop Recommendations - NYC

    The curb rash Uberturbine fairy has blessed my MY PUP and I'd like to get some quotes on repair before I just go an order a new wheel. (I know, I live in NYC, it's gonna happen and I should just touch it up, but it's been on my mind for a week now). If anyone has recommendations, please LMK.
  6. S

    Rim width for snow tires

    When I search through various sites for snow tires (tirerack, pmctire, kaltire), and search based on vehicle (Model 3 base 18" wheels), I'm presented with rims that are 7.5", 8.0" and maybe 8.5" wide. Given that the oem rims are 8.5", are there pros/cons with going with one of these narrower...
  7. bhakan

    21in Sonic Carbon wheels suspension setting

    I have a S 100D that has 21in wheels. I am noticing that the rims are getting the rash often the last few weeks and it seems really low compared to my other cars. I did not have this issue with my previous S with 19in wheels. When I am parking and the curb is low the wheels get a rash right...