Just read a Feb 14, 2019 article from The Drive regarding voiding warranty on Michelin PS4S tires that come on the Performance upgraded Model 3
Basically the article says the tires are prone to cracking when temperatures dip below 20 degrees because they are summer performance tires. The article quotes a technical bulletin from Michelin.
"At tire temperatures below 20F (-7°C) Michelin UHP Sport Summer tires may develop surface cracks in the upper sidewall and tread area if flexed. Do not use, roll, or drop MICHELIN UHP Sport Summer tires with temperatures below 20°F (-7°C). If the tires have been cooled to 20°F (-7°C) or less, let them warm up in a heated space to at least 40°F (5°C) before being installed or moving a vehicle on which they are installed. Do not apply heat or blow heated air directly on the tires. Always inspect tires before use after exposure to temperatures below 20°F (-7°C)."
Is this true ?
Driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance in the Cold Could Void Tire Warranty — The Drive
Basically the article says the tires are prone to cracking when temperatures dip below 20 degrees because they are summer performance tires. The article quotes a technical bulletin from Michelin.
"At tire temperatures below 20F (-7°C) Michelin UHP Sport Summer tires may develop surface cracks in the upper sidewall and tread area if flexed. Do not use, roll, or drop MICHELIN UHP Sport Summer tires with temperatures below 20°F (-7°C). If the tires have been cooled to 20°F (-7°C) or less, let them warm up in a heated space to at least 40°F (5°C) before being installed or moving a vehicle on which they are installed. Do not apply heat or blow heated air directly on the tires. Always inspect tires before use after exposure to temperatures below 20°F (-7°C)."
Is this true ?
Driving a Tesla Model 3 Performance in the Cold Could Void Tire Warranty — The Drive