Cracked Rim...

[Freewilly]

I talked to a friend and he said to call roadside assistance and they'll give me a temp wheel until I can get to my appointment.

 

[mikefocke]

About 10 years ago I used a wheel repair service up near NSA/BWI in Md. Lots of very high end wheels there. Prices for some of those wheel sets would almost buy a Model 3. Ah, yes I do have a ref
Ye Olde Wheel Shop
6363 Washington Blvd.
Elkridge, MD 21075

(800) 526-8260, (410) 796-8400

 

[Superspectral]

For peace of mind, buy a new wheel.

 

[Clubhops10]

For peace of mind, buy a new wheel.

Completely agree to purchase a new wheel based on the damage. It can't be much more than what you've been quoted for the repair. The repair will never the same as new.

 

[cbdream99]

I talked to a friend and he said to call roadside assistance and they'll give me a temp wheel until I can get to my appointment.

You can check with the repair shop first to discuss repair option and whether they can color match the repair with the rest of the wheels, even buying a new wheel from Tesla may not necessarily match the color of the rest. I have repaired various high-end wheels before and they will tell you up front whether the damaged can be repaired.

 

[Nate977p]

I do. Rim ringz aren't just some stick on.

Here are mine.

They are pretty good. They might not have totally saved the rim, however there would be less damage. That's for sure.

Did you buy those direct from there site? If so, do you have any referral code or anything I can use? How hard to install?

Also what are you using for the plate?

Thanks!

 

[JeffK]

How hard to install?

I don't personally use anything like that.

Also what are you using for the plate?

For plates:
There's always stuff like:
https://www.amazon.com/Altec-Products-Retractable-License-Holder/dp/B001E4E0ZW

 

[Garlan Garner]

Did you buy those direct from there site? If so, do you have any referral code or anything I can use? How hard to install?

Also what are you using for the plate?

Thanks!

Ebay is cheaper than rimringz website.

1. Jack the car up. 2. Let the air out of the tire. 3. Install the rim ringz ( video on their webslite ). 4. Put the air back in the tire. 5. Let the car down.

That's it.

 

[Freewilly]

Final result:

I ended up going to Tesla for the repair. The wheel was only $200. In and out in 30 minutes!

Thanks for all of your suggestions, I was really surprised at how cheap the stock rim was. I'm used to Audi and BMW rims costing at a minimum $500.

 

[GuyDude]

Final result:

I ended up going to Tesla for the repair. The wheel was only $200. In and out in 30 minutes!

Thanks for all of your suggestions, I was really surprised at how cheap the stock rim was. I'm used to Audi and BMW rims costing at a minimum $500.

Sweet!


We often forget that Tesla is an American company! Made in California ! It would be outrageous if they charged the same price as German Imports.

I think Tesla should start writing ‘Made in California’ on the inside frunk

 

[hoang51]

Final result:

I ended up going to Tesla for the repair. The wheel was only $200. In and out in 30 minutes!

Thanks for all of your suggestions, I was really surprised at how cheap the stock rim was. I'm used to Audi and BMW rims costing at a minimum $500.

So you mean replacement, not repair? I take it that the short amount of time spent was for a replacement. Like many others have suggested, it's not worth repairing the rim to like new condition when there have been significant structural damage.

 

[vadims1]

They are $200 at your nearest Tesla Service Center, like the one in Tysons or Rockville. Mine was cracked during an accident. Either pick it up for $200 or have them mount your tire while you wait for additional $45