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Thank you! I have never had tires aligned. Will ask the tire company thee questions you outlined as I do not know.@Bobo818 Were your tire rotations simply front<->back, such that wheels never moved between sides of the car, and now after latest rotation all wheels are back at their original locations?
What are your tire tread depths at all 4 corners, measuring inner, middle, and outer tread?
Can you share the numbers sheet from your last alignment?
If you've never gotten your Model 3 aligned, it's probably worth doing. I've seen many reports here of bad alignment on brand new cars at delivery time, especially toe.
I would ask the alignment shop to aim for minimal tire wear. The official toe specs from Tesla are considered too lenient and can allow for excessive wear. Search these forums for more details and recommend numbers to request.
Thank you very much! I will look at a shop that specializes in alignments. And order a gauge.Alignment involves adjusting the suspension and steering, not the tires. Some tire shops do alignments but many don't. I get my tires and alignments at different shops.
For tread depth I suggest getting your own gauge and measuring it yourself. A basic pen gauge is dirt cheap. A nicer gauge with a dial for easier, more accurate readings is still pretty cheap ($15-$25 ish).
The only alignment angle that can be adjusted in the stock suspension is toe, which is the direction that the front tires are pointing when the steering wheel is centered. This is done via an adjustment in the steering linkage.Thank you very much! I will look at a shop that specializes in alignments. And order a gauge.
Wow this is great information. Thank you so much.The only alignment angle that can be adjusted in the stock suspension is toe, which is the direction that the front tires are pointing when the steering wheel is centered. This is done via an adjustment in the steering linkage.
Camber and caster cannot be adjusted, nor should there be a need to adjust these angles in a stock suspension.
The service manual has the procedures to follow if the camber or caster needs to be adjusted at: Model Y Service Manual | TeslaThe only alignment angle that can be adjusted in the stock suspension is toe, which is the direction that the front tires are pointing when the steering wheel is centered. This is done via an adjustment in the steering linkage.
Camber and caster cannot be adjusted, nor should there be a need to adjust these angles in a stock suspension.
Since we're discussing the model 3, not the model Y, let's reference the correct service procedure: Model 3 Service Manual | Four Wheel Alignment Check and AdjustThe service manual has the procedures to follow if the camber or caster needs to be adjusted at: Model Y Service Manual | Tesla
Since Tesla is kind enough to supply service manuals, it is really easier to look procedures up in there instead of just making up stuff.
Correct. Front toe is the only alignment angle for which there's a deliberate adjustment feature. Adjustment of the other alignment angles is done by loosening suspension bolts and playing with manufacturing tolerances.Lol. The only adjustments to camber and caster is playing with the slop/stacking tolerances. Which is exactly what the manual shows, and is very minimal. To get any meaningful camber or caster changes, you'll need to go to the aftermarket for solutions.