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How much for new 18 inch aero wheel?
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Not sure at all about the refresh Aero wheel but I got a 2020 one off eBay for £120. There was a set of four on eBay for quite a while with a tyre or two.
I had another one "refreshed" after curbing for £85.
Best of luck!
I had another one "refreshed" after curbing for £85.
Best of luck!
MrBadger
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New from Tesla, £400-500 as a whole wheel rim/tyre/tpms package - thats based on the Winter package
orderpartsuk are the people to get a confirmed price Wiki - Useful local UK contact information
Or if you have kerbed one, lots of info here Search results
orderpartsuk are the people to get a confirmed price Wiki - Useful local UK contact information
Or if you have kerbed one, lots of info here Search results
MrBadger
Badger out
Cardo
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I’ve got something similar, though not quite as much on one of mine. Getting it fixed and repainted for £85 whilst the car’s in for ceramic coating. New aero covers are $25 in the US, so I’d guess similar here, if you’ve also scuffed that.
Thanks. Got a quote for £60. Only problem is I can’t leave the wheel there since I don’t have a spare. Also concerned about the jack at the place if he takes the wheel off for me. :-(
Road Hero spare is the way to go. Full kit with jack, hivis vest, the works. 50mph limit.
Thanks. What about getting the torque right on the wheels too? I know nothing about jacking up cars etc.
When you take your damaged wheel to be repaired (in the boot) have the shop check your Road Hero's nuts ;-) I'm an old guy and never torqued wheel nuts until recently and never lost a wheel. Lucky?
Re: Lug Nut Torque
Old School:
Wheels were steel or heavy metal.
It was always snug it up good, then 1/4 turn tight.
I would still use that technique today if I didn’t have a torque wrench.
My Father:
He used to check the lug nuts after every service... and there was always one loose! I did the same, even checking the lug nuts on my just-delivered new cars. Today, I don’t bother. I think technology and liability are bigger issues, making problems less likely.
Ironically, years after my father passed, my mother had a wheel fall completly off a van after service. She only drove 2 blocks! The mechanics never tightened the wheel lugs at all. They must have been smoking something.
New School:
Today we have many different types of light metals.
It is best to get a torque spec and use a torque wrench.
Old School:
Wheels were steel or heavy metal.
It was always snug it up good, then 1/4 turn tight.
I would still use that technique today if I didn’t have a torque wrench.
My Father:
He used to check the lug nuts after every service... and there was always one loose! I did the same, even checking the lug nuts on my just-delivered new cars. Today, I don’t bother. I think technology and liability are bigger issues, making problems less likely.
Ironically, years after my father passed, my mother had a wheel fall completly off a van after service. She only drove 2 blocks! The mechanics never tightened the wheel lugs at all. They must have been smoking something.
New School:
Today we have many different types of light metals.
It is best to get a torque spec and use a torque wrench.
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No. Make sure they know Tesla, instruct & watch them.
It is too easy to damage the battery if they do not use the proper lift points.
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