Curb Rash

[Phillyasian]

So are folks just catching that edge/lip that the covers set into?

Would that show that bad?

Curious to see a few photos of what happens.

To bad those side cameras can’t be used while parking. That would be so cool.

 

[chronopc]

Wheelbands – Durable Alloy Wheel Pinstriping and Curb Rash Protection

Seems to be quite pricey for what amounts to 3m tape.

 

[Trevor B]

Any

Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint - 0.5 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HE66OK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_JxXOBbGTE488A

Skim the recent comments and you’ll see plenty of Model 3 mentions.

Looks like Silver Frost matches the 19" sport wheels rim ... can somebody who has used this please confirm?

 

[insaneoctane]

I agree with the question above preventing this from happening. Sure, perfect driving.... But for the rest of us? Which products are the best (easy install, durable, affordable)?

 

[ninjarice]

I paid $200 to get about 1/3 of my 19 in stilettos fixed professionally by a rim shop

 

[insaneoctane]

I agree with the question above preventing this from happening. Sure, perfect driving.... But for the rest of us? Which products are the best (easy install, durable, affordable)?

We'll, it did not take long.... Wife curbed the rear passenger rim today. I can't even take a picture of it I'm so distraught. I will likely sand and paint and then put on some f*ing edge protection before it happens again

 

[qwertzy]

I relied too much on the back up camera lines and curbed the rear aero wheel. Will stick more to the mirrors next time and leave way more space.

 

[burnside]

For the 18" Aeros, matching paint:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE66OK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I took my Aeros off and noticed the rash on the rim this morning. Does the matching paint above match the metal rim as well as the Aero cap?

 

[mhan00]

I think that curb rash is much harder in a Model 3 with standard wheels than any of my previous cars. The sensors, tire profile, and back up camera make this much less likely if you pay attention.

Apparently not if you’re my stupid ass. After driving my Leaf and Volt for three years each with only one curb rash incident between the two, I have somehow scraped my wheels TWICE in less than a month with my 3. Lmao. Both just me being an idiot, once on the front passenger wheel when I was trying to park into a street parking spot that I figured was just wide enough to pull straight into instead of parallel parking it and rushed it because I was in a hurry, and again pulling out of a parking lot where I somehow misjudged where I was and scraped my back passenger side wheel as I was completing my turn. Impressive, if I do say so myself.

 

[chronopc]

Apparently not if you’re my stupid ass. After driving my Leaf and Volt for three years each with only one curb rash incident between the two, I have somehow scraped my wheels TWICE in less than a month with my 3. Lmao. Both just me being an idiot, once on the front passenger wheel when I was trying to park into a street parking spot that I figured was just wide enough to pull straight into instead of parallel parking it and rushed it because I was in a hurry, and again pulling out of a parking lot where I somehow misjudged where I was and scraped my back passenger side wheel as I was completing my turn. Impressive, if I do say so myself.

The paint from amazon does a pretty good job of hiding the curb rash. No one will be able to notice unless they are super up close.

 

[astrowunder]

I've also rashed twice in 2 weeks. Had my previous car more than 10 years without a single incident! I think the 3 is just a little wider than my old car. The amazon product is working well for me.

 

[dhrivnak]

Thanks for the response. I'll try the Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint.

If I wanted to get it fixed, how much should I be looking to pay?

In Kingsport TN they charge $75/wheel.

 

[LadyMacbrat]

Thanks for the response. I'll try the Dupli-Color AFM0360 Dark Shadow Gray Ford Exact-Match Scratch Fix All-in-1 Touch-Up Paint.

If I wanted to get it fixed, how much should I be looking to pay?

Las Vegas $130

 

[iamec]

In Seattle I paid $150+Tax. It does not matter how small or how big the scratch is.

What's the place you went to called? I'm shopping around in Seattle for rim repair.

 

[CaptainAwesome]

What's the place you went to called? I'm shopping around in Seattle for rim repair.

Same. Just marred one the other night, taking a corner too tight out of a parking garage.

 

[astrowunder]

I just realized why my prior car didn't have rash- it's tires bulged out beyond the wheel, so they hit first. With the Model 3, the 1st thing that hits the curb is metal. Maybe someone will find good looking replacement tires that will help this.

 

[Hans L]

We'll, it did not take long.... Wife curbed the rear passenger rim today. I can't even take a picture of it I'm so distraught. I will likely sand and paint and then put on some f*ing edge protection before it happens again

I've owned plenty of cars with low profile, alloy wheels and never got curb rash on a single wheel. There is something unique about the Tesla M3 - of course the rim sticks out well past the tire, but maybe we rely too much on the cameras, mirrors etc. So far in the first 8 months, I've had 2-3 pretty good curb rash incidents. Interesting - each time the same wheel (rear pass) and purely coincidental - same exact location the second time. Fortunately, I happened to find a local mobile service that has been repairing the damage between $75 - $125. Here's the most recent before and after:










New rule for the M3 - never park near a curb if you can avoid it!

 

[StellarRat]

Maybe Tesla should just add some down looking sensors on the sides then you'll get a distance to curb warning when parking. The current sensors don't work with object less than about 12" high. They might also be useful for telling the car what kind of surface it's rolling on.

Or just buy some curb feelers

 

[Daniellane]

Maybe Tesla should just add some down looking sensors on the sides then you'll get a distance to curb warning when parking. The current sensors don't work with object less than about 12" high. They might also be useful for telling the car what kind of surface it's rolling on.

Or just buy some curb feelers

High tech going Retro:

 

[Dorkiedoode]

My gf curbed the left rear like 8 inches long driving through a Starbucks after a week of owning the car. I was going to upgrade the 18s to an after market 19s. This incident definitely put a stop on the upgrade real quick.