Latest MS 19'' Tires - Goodyear's confusing tire scheme

[rlawson4]

UPDATE: Not only does the Tesla Service Center not carry the new T1 tires, they have never even heard of it. Yes, you read that right.

Exactly. I got a nail in the sidewall of a T1 tire. I went to the local service center and the tech told me that the T0 is the latest tire. He had never heard of the T1. I then went to Discount Tire. They "ordered me" the T1. My appointment is tomorrow and it turns out it is the T0 I could have gotten at Tesla the other day. Tirerack says the T1 is on backorder and I only need 1 tire. My only concern is if I put on a T0 tire on my front right will it affect range? Every mile matters to me. It's the reason I ungraded to the Raven Model S in the first place. Thoughts?

 

[Tezzie]

Exactly. I got a nail in the sidewall of a T1 tire. I went to the local service center and the tech told me that the T0 is the latest tire. He had never heard of the T1. I then went to Discount Tire. They "ordered me" the T1. My appointment is tomorrow and it turns out it is the T0 I could have gotten at Tesla the other day. Tirerack says the T1 is on backorder and I only need 1 tire. My only concern is if I put on a T0 tire on my front right will it affect range? Every mile matters to me. It's the reason I ungraded to the Raven Model S in the first place. Thoughts?

It's my understanding that it's a bad idea to for just ONE of the tires to be different. It's best that they are all the same, or at least have the front two or back two tires the same.

Is it okay to replace one tire (of four matched tires) with a completely different model of tire?

 

[ucmndd]

It's my understanding that it's a bad idea to for just ONE of the tires to be different.

Yes, but I think the odds that this “T1” tire is different in any meaningful, measurable way is infinitesimal.

 

[Tezzie]

Yes, but I think the odds that this “T1” tire is different in any meaningful, measurable way is infinitesimal.

Fair enough... I just like to be safe.

 

[ucmndd]

Fair enough... I just like to be safe.

If that’s the case, get a set of good tires and ditch the Goodyears.

 

[Tezzie]

If that’s the case, get a set of good tires and ditch the Goodyears.

Yep. My Goodyears in back were fine, but the fronts were totally bald (don't ask), so I replaced all four with Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus 2s--happy with them so far.

 

[rlawson4]

So here is my update. I had no choice but to install one T0 tire. I am using 11 more Wh/mi. This is super annoying that the service center does not have the right tire and has never heard of it.

 

[Tezzie]

So here is my update. I had no choice but to install one T0 tire. I am using 11 more Wh/mi. This is super annoying that the service center does not have the right tire and has never heard of it.

Ack! So irritating.

 

[ucmndd]

So here is my update. I had no choice but to install one T0 tire. I am using 11 more Wh/mi. This is super annoying that the service center does not have the right tire and has never heard of it.

This is almost certainly NOT due to the T0 vs T1 differentiation, but rather the fact that new tires just plain use more energy for the first several hundred miles. I'm on my fifth set of tires on my Model S. Every set comes with a temporary increase in consumption that you could set your watch by.

 

[rlawson4]

This is almost certainly NOT due to the T0 vs T1 differentiation, but rather the fact that new tires just plain use more energy for the first several hundred miles. I'm on my fifth set of tires on my Model S. Every set comes with a temporary increase in consumption that you could set your watch by.

 

[rlawson4]

I averaged the same from the very beginning. It’s the tire.

 

[ucmndd]

I averaged the same from the very beginning. It’s the tire.

Ok.

Please check back in about 300 miles and let us know how it's going.

 

[Ciaopec]

Yes, but which Michelin?

Pilot Sport A/S 3+ or 4. I am on my third set each of which has averaged about 54000 quiet miles.
Costco and elsewhere. About $138 ea.

 

[rlawson4]

Ok.

Please check back in about 300 miles and let us know how it's going.

It is just over a 1000 miles on the new tire.