Hit something on the road damaged wheel and tire.

[ZeMKChen]

Hi I have a question. I was on my way home when I encountered a piece of metal that a car hit and I swerved too much and just barely hit it. I don't know why the link wont work but if you want to see I can try and DM you. however my question is would I still be able to drive it with the gash on the tire along with the dent on the wheel? How much would it be to repair. Should I go through insurance or would it be better for me to just pay out of pocket? Thank you for the help. Much love Tesla Fam!

 

[ThomasD]

Check salvage yards

 

[ZeMKChen]

OEM rims are always expensive from every car brand I’ve ever owned, $650 doesn’t surprise me, my wife cracked a rim on her Audi ~15 years ago that was $1200. $285 for the tire is reasonable, is same price as tire rack many times dealers are 25% or more above tire rack.

Depending on how much your deductible is may be worth submitting to insurance. Another thing to consider is how long can your car be down. When my 3 got hit by the rock slide it was in the body shop for almost 3 months.

Is this the rim you have?

Tesla Model 3 2021 95159 aluminum OEM wheel rim 18 x 8.5 | eBay

This aluminum alloy wheel has been reconditioned to new condition as shown in the picture above. When using Affordable, you always get the like new wheel without the new price. The visual face of the wheel will be fully refinished.

www.ebay.com

Yeah that was the one