Model 3 Performance uber turbine

[Birdsfan]

Recently picked up my 2021 model 3 Performance and curbed a wheel, anyone know where I can pick up one rim? Remanufactured okay

 

[sightman]

Curbing Tesla rims are easy given the tires don’t provide any protection. I curbed my 18s (I keep the aero covers off) and used gray touch up paint, fine sand paper and a few hours. Can’t even tell. So depending on how bad the rash, you may want to go that route. I’m on mobile, but a search of the forum will reveals some DIYs.

 

[Birdsfan]

Curbing Tesla rims are easy given the tires don’t provide any protection. I curbed my 18s (I keep the aero covers off) and used gray touch up paint, fine sand paper and a few hours. Can’t even tell. So depending on how bad the rash, you may want to go that route. I’m on mobile, but a search of the forum will reveals some DIYs.

Great, thanks for the advice!

 

[Braumin]

If you don't fancy fixing it yourself, there are also companies that will fix aluminum wheels. Not sure on the cost though but should be less than a new/used wheel.

 

[puckpurnell]

Another option is to buy rim guards. Two examples below. I have had them since I bought my M3 (2018) and they've saved me big time once. All I had to do was replace the guard and back to normal. Good luck.

https://www.amazon.com/RimSavers-RimBladesUSA-Year-Warranty-Black/dp/B081KWZBX7/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1VNGJJSUWC29G&dchild=1&keywords=tesla+rim+guards&qid=1631381333&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Holidays-Price-Cut-Wheelbands-all-weather/dp/B07CX74CLX/ref=sr_1_25?crid=1VNGJJSUWC29G&dchild=1&keywords=tesla+rim+guards&qid=1631381427&sr=8-25

 

[Birdsfan]

I have considered adding these

Another option is to buy rim guards. Two examples below. I have had them since I bought my M3 (2018) and they've saved me big time once. All I had to do was replace the guard and back to normal. Good luck.

https://www.amazon.com/RimSavers-RimBladesUSA-Year-Warranty-Black/dp/B081KWZBX7/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1VNGJJSUWC29G&dchild=1&keywords=tesla+rim+guards&qid=1631381333&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Holidays-Price-Cut-Wheelbands-all-weather/dp/B07CX74CLX/ref=sr_1_25?crid=1VNGJJSUWC29G&dchild=1&keywords=tesla+rim+guards&qid=1631381427&sr=8-25

 

[trixter]

Can we hear from more people who have run savers installed and who have experienced a successful or unsuccessful brush with the curb?

I’m considering investing in these, but the mixed reviews on Amazon make me hesitant.

 

[euro.r]

If you don't fancy fixing it yourself, there are also companies that will fix aluminum wheels. Not sure on the cost though but should be less than a new/used wheel.

I'd look into those companies. I just had 2 of my wheels fixed after being forced into a curb by an inattentive driver. You literally can't tell where the damage was. Cost me $250 total, 1.5 hours and they came to my house. I was looking at buying 2 replacement wheels. Imagine that...

 

[PITA]

What paint code are these please?

 

[Sunny5280]

Can we hear from more people who have run savers installed and who have experienced a successful or unsuccessful brush with the curb?

I’m considering investing in these, but the mixed reviews on Amazon make me hesitant.

I'd like to hear more too, also how easy are they to put on and remove?