Is this safe to drive

[PARASHAR]

Hello all,

I accidentally hit and jumped the curb, damaging my right front wheel (first pic) and back wheel (last pic), as well as the front aero shield.

Tesla quoted a total of $1850 for replacing two wheels (rims + tires) and the front aero shield. In my opinion, the back tire is safe to drive.

What do you guys think? Where can I get a wheel from outside? It is safe to drive without changing the wheel as my car is only driven 11k miles.

 

[E90alex]

Front wheel definitely not safe to drive. The rear wheel might be able to be repaired. But the cost to repair might be the same as finding a used wheel.

 

[fholbert]

Hello all,

I accidentally hit and jumped the curb, damaging my right front wheel (first pic) and back wheel (last pic), as well as the front aero shield.

Tesla quoted a total of $1850 for replacing two wheels (rims + tires) and the front aero shield. In my opinion, the back tire is safe to drive.

What do you guys think? Where can I get a wheel from outside? It is safe to drive without changing the wheel as my car is only driven 11k miles.



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Agree, the front wheel is not safe for driving. The rear wheel needs to be replaced. If your thinking about custom wheels, now is the time.

I not an expert on the underside, I’ll let others comment.

 

[Testurs]

Check parts yards, Ebay, facebook marketplace and other online sources, they usually have something. The front rim is not safe, it will cause damage to other parts of the car and possibly others when it fails completely

 

[alain99]

Front wheel well lets just say nothing the picture is worth a thousand words, rear needs to be check for warp-age and repaired if possible, it is NOT safe to use as is.
Underbelly needs to be replaced for aero drag and also as to not get any debris in, if you are in a area or drive in snowy conditions you will get salt spray all over the underbelly that is normally protected.

I would have all suspension checked and also get a four wheel alignment.

Good thing is the tires do look salvageable, I don't see any bulging, but you need to keep a eye on them.

 

[tashtibet]

Better safe than Sorry-Life is precious

 

[Doublea88]

Def don't drive on the condition of both wheels. $1,850 for two wheels is pretty high , might as well buy a used set for all 4 wheels for around same price. I am selling a square set of 21" wheels if interested for $2,000!

 

[ngng]

surprised you don't need new suspension parts after that hit

 

[singlespeed]

Agree on the above regarding the suspension. Looks like an insurance claim…

And no, that front wheel is not not safe to drive on.

 

[alain99]

OP.
What are you intending on doing, we have not heard from you since the original post, I think we have give you good advice?

 

[QtownTaxiGreg]

Hello all,

I accidentally hit and jumped the curb, damaging my right front wheel (first pic) and back wheel (last pic), as well as the front aero shield.

Tesla quoted a total of $1850 for replacing two wheels (rims + tires) and the front aero shield. In my opinion, the back tire is safe to drive.

What do you guys think? Where can I get a wheel from outside? It is safe to drive without changing the wheel as my car is only driven 11k miles.



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Hell no.

Rear tyre bead was smooshed into the rim to do that damage. Chuck it away with a big hole drilled through the side so nobody recycles it.

And look where you are going!

 

[DanDi58]

I'm assuming no suspension damage since Tesla would have noted that...? You have lot of answers on the wheels; tbh, I'd also get 2 new tires. No telling what internal damage was done. You can look on eBay or Facebook Marketplace for wheels - plenty of people selling them as they replace with aftermarket ones.

 

[PARASHAR]

Front wheel definitely not safe to drive. The rear wheel might be able to be repaired. But the cost to repair might be the same as finding a used wheel.

 

[alain99]

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Is there a reply in this?

 

[PARASHAR]

Thanks everyone for giving me suggestions. I will change the front tire and the front aero shield. I got a Tesla appointment in a month so will check on the suspension and wheel alignment.