I've owned a lot of fast cars in the past so I know how important good tires are.
I have the 2020 base model 3 which is the rear wheel drive. I absolutely ripped my back tires up the first couple months lol. currently at 12,500 miles. at about 6K i did a rotation where mobile service came out for $50. it was great and i was very pleased. now all 4 tires tread is looking like I am close to needing a complete tire swap within 1000 miles. I live in a wet climate so don't want to wait too long. so i plan on buying 4 new tires. I currently have the Michelin 235 45 r18 98W extra load that came with it. the same ones will cost me about $300 each online.
I've done a lot of research and it seems like run flat tires are a bad idea with these cars since it takes away from the performance and they weigh more.
also I plan on keeping this car no more than 22 more months before giving it back in a lease return
my questions are:
1. which tires should i get ? a set of the same ones cost $1200 which i don't mind paying. but i don't want to be a fool and buy those if there are better tires for less. the Michelin pilot sports are $950. would those be the same/better/worse? or should i be looking at another brand entirely?
2. there is a decent auto mechanic i have used in the past on prior non Tesla's to change tires. they say they have a lift there, i don't need to worry about them screwing it up right? because apparently tesla requires you to go in a service place to swap tires, no more mobile service unless you are just doing a rotation
thanks first time poster and first time swapping tires on a tesla amongst my friends so I am the guinea pig who wants to do it right with your help!
I have the 2020 base model 3 which is the rear wheel drive. I absolutely ripped my back tires up the first couple months lol. currently at 12,500 miles. at about 6K i did a rotation where mobile service came out for $50. it was great and i was very pleased. now all 4 tires tread is looking like I am close to needing a complete tire swap within 1000 miles. I live in a wet climate so don't want to wait too long. so i plan on buying 4 new tires. I currently have the Michelin 235 45 r18 98W extra load that came with it. the same ones will cost me about $300 each online.
I've done a lot of research and it seems like run flat tires are a bad idea with these cars since it takes away from the performance and they weigh more.
also I plan on keeping this car no more than 22 more months before giving it back in a lease return
my questions are:
1. which tires should i get ? a set of the same ones cost $1200 which i don't mind paying. but i don't want to be a fool and buy those if there are better tires for less. the Michelin pilot sports are $950. would those be the same/better/worse? or should i be looking at another brand entirely?
2. there is a decent auto mechanic i have used in the past on prior non Tesla's to change tires. they say they have a lift there, i don't need to worry about them screwing it up right? because apparently tesla requires you to go in a service place to swap tires, no more mobile service unless you are just doing a rotation
thanks first time poster and first time swapping tires on a tesla amongst my friends so I am the guinea pig who wants to do it right with your help!