19” Gemini’s Crackling Noise

[angus[Y]oung]

Wow. I've been experiencing this same issue and thought it was something wrong with my particular MY. I thought maybe it was just the sound of foam in the tires, but I never experienced this with my M3 with Sport wheels. I took delivery of my MY in May 2022, so all this time still no fix when manufactured. C'mon Tesla!

@thinktwice the good news is that the noise literally does go away on its own after a few months (I guess after a certain number of miles--though I could no longer tell you when we stopped hearing the sound as it's been a long time.)

 

[thinktwice]

@thinktwice the good news is that the noise literally does go away on its own after a few months (I guess after a certain number of miles--though I could no longer tell you when we stopped hearing the sound as it's been a long time.)

I really do hope that's the case. I'm just over 1000 miles and still hear it just the same.

 

[fstop11]

I really do hope that's the case. I'm just over 1000 miles and still hear it just the same.

I wouldn't be so sure. My wife has had her MYLR for 6 months and 6800 miles, and they still crackle just as much. She hates that my Inductions are quiet while her Geminis are so loud (comparatively). It's to the point that she's ditching the hubcaps.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

@thinktwice @fstop11 again I don't remember the timing but one day my partner and I realized we didn't hear it any more. We've had the car 14.5 months now and about 15,000 km (approx 9,300 miles) and I'm pretty sure it's been at least half that time/distance since we heard it, but my recollection is fuzzy. The amount of time it takes for them to settle may vary I guess, but it should happen, eventually.

 

[towndrunk]

Has anyone tried a couple coats of ceramic wax on the wheels (after a good cleaning and wipe down)?

 

[DanDi58]

#NakedGeminis are much quieter.

 

[gixxer614]

I installed a rubber weather stripping along the inside lip of the cover. Initial roll in the garage seemed promising. I’ll check again when it’s cooler outside. Two packages total. Each wheel needs about 5.5’

 

[fstop11]

#NakedGeminis are much quieter.

...much better looking too!

I saw a picture of naked Geminis that were powder coated black, and they looked really good. I'd say that's the best I've seen the Geminis look, though I don't know how much time/money that would take.

 

[Jayman65]

This worked for me. Took 10 mins.

 

[gixxer614]

I installed a rubber weather stripping along the inside lip of the cover. Initial roll in the garage seemed promising. I’ll check again when it’s cooler outside. Two packages total. Each wheel needs about 5.5’
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This fixed it for me