Curb rash

[Dhrucku]

Got some curb rash. Had it checked out, tyre is saved as it didn’t penetrate the inner walls and there’s no sign of fibres protruding out of the rubber.

I’ve seen many US threads of people sanding the rash and then painting over them, is there an equivalent product to use available for UK order?

 

[GDW1986]

Got some curb rash. Had it checked out, tyre is saved as it didn’t penetrate the inner walls and there’s no sign of fibres protruding out of the rubber.

I’ve seen many US threads of people sanding the rash and then painting over them, is there an equivalent product to use available for UK order?

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I bought some of this for my Y - Xtremeauto Matt Black Wheel Touch... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BB6X131K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It’s not perfect but you have to look hard to notice the rash, I’m looking upon it as a stopgap between an annual refurb…

 

[Dhrucku]

Anyone else? There’s a few options on Amazon but not sure which are best

 

[MrBadger]

Anyone else? There’s a few options on Amazon but not sure which are best

Have a look at the many past posts on here. Thay should show people’s experiences with different (often subtle differences in) colours and techniques.

 

[Ayushbh]

Had an encounter with my only fear of having 20" tires on MY. How bad do you think this is and should I get the tire replaced immediately?

 

[Bernard_S]

Maybe not immediately, but don't go above 50 mph and don't plan any long trips.

 

[Pandinium]

I really glad I got alloy gators on mine the drive throughs and multi story car park exits can be a real pain.

 

[jeremymc7]

I can’t who it was that makes them before for Tesla cats with wheel cap / covers they offered aftermarket ones with similar designs to Tesla. The main selling part was that the lip covers out over and past the wheel metal lip thus covering any existing rash. And since they’re just cap / covers if one gets rashes they sell them as singles or pack of 4. Prices as I recall wheel quite reasonable. Now if I could only remember where I saw them.

 

[OUTATIME1]

All 4 wheels on my Model Y are basically wrecked at this point. My wife has smashed them all multiple times, and I am guilty of rashing them on at least two ocassions. I've never owned a car with such unforgiving wheels, the wheel (20" inductions) basically sit proud of the tyre. Yes my wife could be more careful but these things are a joke.

 

[Pandinium]

All 4 wheels on my Model Y are basically wrecked at this point. My wife has smashed them all multiple times, and I am guilty of rashing them on at least two ocassions. I've never owned a car with such unforgiving wheels, the wheel (20" inductions) basically sit proud of the tyre. Yes my wife could be more careful but these things are a joke.

Yes it’s almost like they are stretched I have same setup, the wheel sits inside the rims and leaves them really exposed.

 

[Adopado]

All 4 wheels on my Model Y are basically wrecked at this point. My wife has smashed them all multiple times, and I am guilty of rashing them on at least two ocassions. I've never owned a car with such unforgiving wheels, the wheel (20" inductions) basically sit proud of the tyre. Yes my wife could be more careful but these things are a joke.

Modern times I'm afraid (most brands). The Model 3 is wide but the Y is nearly 3 inches wider still (ok 2.8 inches). Low profile tyres at full stretch with no sidewall to protect the rim are a recipe for disaster. You can understand it for a low sporting saloon because they're great for gripping the road surface and giving a greater level of precision to the handling ... but do people buying more of an SUV type vehicle want/need that? At least the bog standard wheels on the 3 are easy to touch up (yep, I've needed to do it too!).

 

[EVMeister]

Have had my Model 3 for around 3 years and no curb rash to show for it.

My secret is driving in the middle of the road and parking half a metre from the curb.

 

[Bouba]

I was going around a town center slalom with very high curbside...when a bus came from the opposite direction...I had to give him sea room...and my rim suffered for it

 

[spdpsba]

I can’t who it was that makes them before for Tesla cats with wheel cap / covers they offered aftermarket ones with similar designs to Tesla. The main selling part was that the lip covers out over and past the wheel metal lip thus covering any existing rash. And since they’re just cap / covers if one gets rashes they sell them as singles or pack of 4. Prices as I recall wheel quite reasonable. Now if I could only remember where I saw them.

It is Rimetrix wheel cover. I have it but it does scratch the inside of the alloys - don’t know how bad it is as I am yet to remove that.

Rimetrix - Performance Wheel Covers

Efficiency reimagined - Rimetrix is providing advanced wheel trim solutions for the electric vehicle market.

rimetrix.com

 

[Adopado]

Have had my Model 3 for around 3 years and no curb rash to show for it.

My secret is driving in the middle of the road and parking half a metre from the curb.

... and not letting anyone else drive!

 

[Ayushbh]

Had an encounter with my only fear of having 20" tires on MY. How bad do you think this is and should I get the tire replaced immediately?

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I could use some more suggestions/advice here. If you could please. Thank you

 

[spdpsba]

I could use some more suggestions/advice here. If you could please. Thank you

The tyre isn’t gone yet. But good to check with one of the local garage man who may be able to provide more sensible advice after checking it than here!

 

[Pandinium]

I have no idea if that’s compromised or not but as safety idea go get it checked don’t want to have an accident and insurance invalidate because you had a known fault tyre !

 

[M3noob]

I can’t who it was that makes them before for Tesla cats with wheel cap / covers they offered aftermarket ones with similar designs to Tesla. The main selling part was that the lip covers out over and past the wheel metal lip thus covering any existing rash. And since they’re just cap / covers if one gets rashes they sell them as singles or pack of 4. Prices as I recall wheel quite reasonable. Now if I could only remember where I saw them.

Rimetrix, black or silver, Made in the USA but they will export

 

[Obie]

The Kia EV6 appears to have a wheel/ tyre combo that would offer a less stretched fitment. A quick search brings up 20x8J or 20x8.5J wheel with a 255/45R20 tyre vs Teslas 20x9.5J, 255/40R20 setup.