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4 Bent Rims - 20" - Anyone else?
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ECCtechguy
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Dude what’s your beef, they should have alternatives aside from the 20s. I have a gun for you. I’m done “discussing” this with you. You obviously don’t understand my POV.
They WILL have alternatives very soon, the new forged performance wheels come out in the summer so you might want to wait for those. Also there are plenty of other wheel options in addition to Tsportline so you can always get something else that suits you better.
Sure, they should have alternatives. But your claim it's worthy of a class action suit was preposterous.
ECCtechguy
Member
Yes I ordered the 18” TST but I just really think a manufacturer should have wheel alternatives if they sell the car in areas that have colder climates. Bmw, Audi, Porsche, VW Everyone has alternatives for even their largest and highest performance models. My Cayenne I had 21s for summer and 18s for winter. My BMWs I always had 2 sets. They all make them so it should be a standard for Tesla also. Is all I’m saying here.
I also think I shouldn’t have 2 Michelin’s Alpin blow out in a matter of 6 weeks, I’ve never had issues like this and I don’t hit holes typically at all. If I do I think these tires and wheels should be able to withstand minor holes.
I had to replace two bent rims on my model s. The tire dealer told me that there has been lawsuits against BMW in the past for defective wheels. You can definitely get a better price on replacing them if you do a little research. it cost me about 750 dollars to replace the 21" wheels that I had. Good luck. I understand your frustration.
Garlan Garner
Banned
I'm sorry but if I ever thought that the majority of the public funds we all contribute reached roads...….
Well - that's all I have to say right now.
nomis_nehc
Member
I saw your city, and it explains everything. Sorry to hear, but man your roads out there are rough!
This happens all the time. Wheels get bent some times. It happens. I've had it happen with multiple cars, motorcycles, etc. Sometimes you hit something and don't realize it. Just get the wheels fixed and move on.
I hit a pothole on the I-680 freeway that bent the rim of my front right tire. Plan on filing a claim with CalTrans, the road authority. They are obligated to pay for car damage caused by a pothole on roads they're responsible for maintaining. Most people don't know that though.
silentsnow31802
Member
I most likely had the same thing happen. I commute on 680 5 days a week and it was also my front right.
I knew about the city having to pay for damage but how do you prove it?
ECCtechguy
Member
Well surprise surprise seems my passenger rear is now low on air. Seems like a small leak probably bent wheel. This is fun!
They haven't officially confirmed that they'd be available for purchase, but i think its highly likely. I doubt they would source/manufacture an entirely new wheel design for such a popular car and then not offer it to the public for a small profit and/or as part of a new Performance package.
To that, I don't know. I'm just gonna file the claim and see where it goes. Today, I estimate it. It's the #3 lane (starting with HOV) about 1.5 miles north of Crow Canyon on the southbound side.
If you see me, I'm the red P3D with the P3D emblem on the bottom right of my trunk. Feel free to wave!
Jedi2155
Model 3 has Arrived.
With the death of the referral program I suspect they will be offering the forged wheels for the 3 as well. I don't expect them to be cheap probably in the $5-6k range.
gilscales
Banned
He's probably just mad that he is on his 3rd smash and grab window repair and taking out his frustrations on you, haha!
They won't sell too many at that price! You can get some very nice aftermarket forged wheels for that price. Hopefully they start offering the forged variant as the 20" option like they should have since the beginning.
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