Curb rash happened in the first day drive...

[Fourdoor]

I wonder why Tesla doen't use wheels a little bit narrow, which could avoid getting curb rash?

Doing a quick search on Tirerack.com I tried to compare others vehicules with similar tires sizes, such as for example:

Model Y LR:
- Tires: 255 x 45 x 19
- Wheels set: 19 x 9.5

Audi Q7 2.0T Premium
- Tires: 255 x 55 x 19
- Wheels set: 19 x 8.5

Does using narrower wheels, like 8.5 instead of 9.5 could be still safe enough, and would reduce curb rash issues?

A flat faced wheel that is flush with the rim is more aerodynamic than a narrower rim where the face of the wheel is inset from the tire.

They could get the same aero effect with a narrower rim and a aero hubcap that was flush with the rubber though... I wish they did it that way.

Keith

 

[lwbcpu]

A used replacement can be had for about the same price it’ll cost to repair it properly. Your choice

Thanks. Do you think it's something needs to be repaired or just cosmetic not gonna affect safety

 

[tomagucci]

It'll happen again, it'll hurt but you'll get used to it eventually. You can have these repaired, typically is maybe $100 a rim.

 

[mark95476]

Reduced sidewall deflection for performance. Look at track cars and you'll see that their wheels & rubber setups are almost all like this.

I wonder why Tesla doen't use wheels a little bit narrow, which could avoid getting curb rash?

Doing a quick search on Tirerack.com I tried to compare others vehicules with similar tires sizes, such as for example:

Model Y LR:
- Tires: 255 x 45 x 19
- Wheels set: 19 x 9.5

Audi Q7 2.0T Premium
- Tires: 255 x 55 x 19
- Wheels set: 19 x 8.5

Does using narrower wheels, like 8.5 instead of 9.5 could be still safe enough, and would reduce curb rash issues?

 

[brandon8387]

Thanks. Do you think it's something needs to be repaired or just cosmetic not gonna affect safety

It’s just cosmetic all depends on if U wanna look at it everyday

Reduced sidewall deflection for performance. Look at track cars and you'll see that their wheels & rubber setups are almost all like this.

The fat base needs fat tires.

 

[2020]

Try the 21" Performance wheels. Always getting nicks here and there, despite being paranoid about it. I have made peace with it and use a lot of spray paint touch ups.

 

[Pianewman]

Truly a-hole comment here, but seriously, do y'all think Tesla wheels are worse than any other wheel regarding curb rash? The issue isn't the wheel, the issue is, in my region at least, the thousands of unpainted curbs (medians, dividers, etc) that aren't highly visible. Also decreasing radius drive-through curves (banks, fast-food) that just aren't visible from the driver's seat.

 

[Rshaw3]

Or if it really bothers you, you can probably find a wheel repair place that makes it look brand new. There's one here in Chicago that charges $70 and it takes about 30min. Like new afterwards.

Can you share the contact info for the Chicago company? Just caught a curb in my brand new MYP 2 days after delivery...