Bad luck [kerbing alloys]

[DenkiJidousha]

Likewise coming from a Leaf (and other narrower cars prior to that), we need to adjust. Perhaps if we don't kerb it again in the first few months I may be tempted to repair the cosmetic damage?

 

[Caterman]

Unfortunately cars are only new for a few hours. My last brand new car, on the first weekend I owned it I went to full wash, claybar and proper polish to protect it during which I found that someone had already scraped the rear bumper! Never bothered getting it repaired.

 

[MacJester]

I think a lot of this comes from the tyres on a Model 3 with Aeros. In a lot of cars the rubber would extend beyond the wheel and take a minor scrape, but the Aeros seem to be inline with or even slightly protrude beyond the rubber.

 

[MrBadger]

Did the 2021 cars get a redesigned Aero? If so, has this design issue been addressed?

 

[Adopado]

Did the 2021 cars get a redesigned Aero? If so, has this design issue been addressed?

All Model 3 wheels seem to be 8.5 in wide. I would think it's also affected by particular tyre brand profiles. I would be interested to see if the 235 tyres on an 8 in rim width would provide better scuff protection by allowing more sidewall protrusion.

 

[26ct2143]

All Model 3 wheels seem to be 8.5 in wide. I would think it's also affected by particular tyre brand profiles. I would be interested to see if the 235 tyres on an 8 in rim width would provide better scuff protection by allowing more sidewall protrusion.

I totally agree, I think maybe the tyres are stretched to the wide wheel rim.
I used to know a race driver that said you'd do this as it prevents sidewall flex during high speed cornering (on race cars).
But at the expense of kerb protection.

 

[anarchi]

Just resurrecting this rather than creating a new post.

I have kerbed the wheels on my model Y more times in the last 5 months than I did on my Toyota in 12 years. Yesterday it was reversing into a charging bay.

The reason for posting this is that this is the first time that I have actually had tyre damage (at about 2mph) — see photo. In the forum's opinion is this a case of shrug and live with it or OMG get a new tyre immediately?

 

[NewbieT]

Picture looks hard to tell. If it’s just a surface scuff I might live with it but looks like a new tyre. Sorry.

 

[Adopado]

Just resurrecting this rather than creating a new post.

I have kerbed the wheels on my model Y more times in the last 5 months than I did on my Toyota in 12 years. Yesterday it was reversing into a charging bay.

The reason for posting this is that this is the first time that I have actually had tyre damage (at about 2mph) — see photo. In the forum's opinion is this a case of shrug and live with it or OMG get a new tyre immediately?

You need a professional opinion (sooner rather than later) but it looks potentially terminal. Sometimes it's just a lifted flake of surface rubber that can be stuck down but you need to be confident there's no structural damage.

 

[pgkevet]

New tyre.
Imagine that failing at 70mph...

 

[anarchi]

Thanks for the replies. I checked with the guy who runs my local Tyreland. He reckons that the cut is not through to the carcass so it is unlikely to spontaneously fail. However it is a weak point so does need replacing sooner rather than later.

 

[Alan J]

If a Front an immediate replacement, if a Rear maybe a debate but do you value your life more than £250 ?

 

[anarchi]

If a Front an immediate replacement, if a Rear maybe a debate but do you value your life more than £250 ?

It's a rear tyre. I have ordered a replacement from Kwikfit, who appear to have the exact same tyre available.

Thanks for the replies.