My Model 3 w/ Aero's is only a month old with 1100 miles and I got a flat tire. I optimistically thought I could get back on the road quickly and tried to repair with slime, but it didn't work and I called Tesla Roadside and got a loaner put on.
My Service estimate includes a full replacement which I was expecting since I made a mess of the wheel with the slime. I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to try and keep the tire when I go to my service appointment in a few days. The tow truck driver showed me the whole and seemed like a simple puncture (less than 1/4" and not near the sidewall). I assume the slime didn't work due to the acoustic foam, but could I clean out the slime and try to plug it with a tire plug kit and save it for later? Or should I not even bother and just cut my losses?
My Service estimate includes a full replacement which I was expecting since I made a mess of the wheel with the slime. I'm wondering if it would be worthwhile to try and keep the tire when I go to my service appointment in a few days. The tow truck driver showed me the whole and seemed like a simple puncture (less than 1/4" and not near the sidewall). I assume the slime didn't work due to the acoustic foam, but could I clean out the slime and try to plug it with a tire plug kit and save it for later? Or should I not even bother and just cut my losses?