Model 3 tire damage on the side wall

[Albert531]

Today, my tire got damaged by a traffic divider and don't know is it necessary to change a new tire?
Can anybody give me an idea on this?

 

[vjason]

Sidewalls can’t be patched due to the forces they undergo versus the treads.

Even if you aren’t leaking air know that your tire is comprised. Time to pay the piper, which may require 2 tires if the (opposite) good one is ok.

If you drive a beater at non-highway speeds I might say give it a go.

 

[al503]

How many miles do you have on the tires? If you've gotten some use out of them, easy answer. Replace. Even if they're new, it's still advisable to replace. Tires are relatively cheap, all things considered.

 

[Albert531]

How many miles do you have on the tires? If you've gotten some use out of them, easy answer. Replace. Even if they're new, it's still advisable to replace. Tires are relatively cheap, all things considered.

I only use my tire for 3500 miles.
Not many places are selling this tire so makes it's difficult to get it replaced.

 

[Msjulie]

When I got the nail in the sidewall of my car, I probably had similar miles.. Tesla came to replace it, it is $$ but in the end the tire was leaking air and I just wanted it fixed - getting road hazard insurance on the tires would be a good idea

 

[Raechris]

It happens - don't be penny wise and pound foolish - you could hurt yourself and others

 

[TES-E]

Damage that large requires replacement. Pure safety issue.