Hello All!
Getting another flat fixed today and figured I would share some thoughts.
When I started a thread on a way to carry a spare tire in a Model 3, there was much treating myself and others who wanted a spare like crazy people. I get that many people have not experienced non-repairable flats or bent rims and that is awesome! But myself and many others have - everyone has different experiences.
Thus I wanted to share my experiences with my Model 3P.
Reference: Live in Boston (well 1 mile outside) and drive about 30-35k miles per year. Since COVID (March) probably only have drove about 4k miles. I consider myself a good pothole avoider, but not crazy about it (I.e. I am looking and avoid them, but don't swerve every 30 feet for one).
Bought Car Sept 2018
I just wanted to share my experiences. Not end of the world of course, but everyone has different experiences and needs!
Getting another flat fixed today and figured I would share some thoughts.
When I started a thread on a way to carry a spare tire in a Model 3, there was much treating myself and others who wanted a spare like crazy people. I get that many people have not experienced non-repairable flats or bent rims and that is awesome! But myself and many others have - everyone has different experiences.
Thus I wanted to share my experiences with my Model 3P.
Reference: Live in Boston (well 1 mile outside) and drive about 30-35k miles per year. Since COVID (March) probably only have drove about 4k miles. I consider myself a good pothole avoider, but not crazy about it (I.e. I am looking and avoid them, but don't swerve every 30 feet for one).
Bought Car Sept 2018
- November 2018: All 4 OEM rims bent. Tesla said they all needed to be replaced. My local trusted shop said some were bent worse than others, but salvageable, but yeah all were bent. I bought 19" rims and snow tires.
- May 2019: Put summer rubber on the winter 19" rims - liked the look and the 20" were all bent anyways
- Feb 2020: Hit pothole on the 90 turnaround in Allston lose 2 rims and 1 tire (non-repairable). While only lost 1 tire, rim damage was so bad, even with the flat fixed, car was not right to drive.
- July 2020: Screw in tire right on sidewall (non-repairable)
I just wanted to share my experiences. Not end of the world of course, but everyone has different experiences and needs!