Wiki Model S Delivery Update

[epicshooter]

I asked what the chances were for All Seasons at the SC upon delivery, but I think I'm in the same boat. It really doesn't snow THAT often in Northern VA, but it was around 30F here for a bit...

I have had summer tires on several awd vehicles. Generally it is fine- especially if you just wait for cleared roads. I understand the tire compound limitations but I have never had any dangerous situations.

 

[Concade1]

I have had summer tires on several awd vehicles. Generally it is fine- especially if you just wait for cleared roads. I understand the tire compound limitations but I have never had any dangerous situations.

That's re-assuring. I've always had all-seasons so this is my first run with summer tires... not really sure what to expect but I'm picturing doing involuntary donuts on the highway just because it's 20F outside.

 

[epicshooter]

That's re-assuring. I've always had all-seasons so this is my first run with summer tires... not really sure what to expect but I'm picturing doing involuntary donuts on the highway just because it's 20F outside.

Nah- I had them on my SQ5 when I first got it (BTW other OEMS give you no option on perf vehicles with big wheels). They do get very hard in the winter, however the AWD does offset that a bit. Keep in chill if below 40 degrees and you should be fine. Remember roads get warmer than air temp in direct sunlight as well. So 32 outside if you have direct sun could be over 40 on the road. Also they wear out very fast- they lasted 12k miles on my Audi before I had to replace them (with all seasons)

 

[EndlessPlaid]

Does anyone else feel special when you are on TMC and you know @EndlessPlaid is inactive/not on yet?

It's almost like catching God sleeping.

 

[GrnSqrl]

Much like everything else Tesla, that is inconsistent. There were a a handful of posts from people being able to take their summer tires when they got swapped.

I was one of the lucky ones!

 

[Donsla MS]

Several people have reported asking for the old tires back and receiving them. Im going to ask, if they say no oh well. I dont know what id do with them anyway because im probably too cheap to buy a second set of rims lol.

Yes, it is expensive having tires swapped and balanced every time!

 

[aerodyne]

That's re-assuring. I've always had all-seasons so this is my first run with summer tires... not really sure what to expect but I'm picturing doing involuntary donuts on the highway just because it's 20F outside.

Will donuts warm up the tread to within limits?

 

[aerodyne]

EP is back! Long live this thread!

At least until page 4200.

 

[EndlessPlaid]

EP is back! Long live this thread!

At least until page 4200.

Haha 4269 you mean lol?

 

[Donsla MS]

Will donuts warm up the tread to within limits?

Never had an involuntary donut... Signed, Sugar Fingers..

 

[aerodyne]

Haha 4269 you mean lol?

Hope that happens before I get my car...

 

[2101Guy]

Well that was useless. The rep said I will have the "fully refreshed" Model S and knows that there was some news of new headlights "in China" but those aren't coming here. Her responses did not inspire confidence! She also said that my VIN shows them as having summer tires (after I asked) which is going to be a big problem here in Virginia! Not sure what I do to get this resolved.

I stopped in Glen Allen less than a week ago. Rep was helpful. Checked the system and called over a manager to overlook his shoulder when I asked about all seasons. He said the system showed that Long Range + 19's Plus this specific region, meant All Seasons. He was confident I'd get all seasons. Thats all I can tell you

 

[2101Guy]

and you know, as I think about it? Seems like it would have been MUCH easier(and cheaper) for Tesla to make it so that 19" wheels on the refresh S ONLY had all seasons and never summer tires.
problem would have been solved

 

[2101Guy]

Well that was useless. The rep said I will have the "fully refreshed" Model S and knows that there was some news of new headlights "in China" but those aren't coming here. Her responses did not inspire confidence! She also said that my VIN shows them as having summer tires (after I asked) which is going to be a big problem here in Virginia! Not sure what I do to get this resolved.

Did you tell him that EndlessPlaid on the forum promised us that the headlights were coming to the USA in two weeks?

 

[2101Guy]

For the sake of the guy on here who cancelled his pre-$15k price hike order solely to get new headlights, I REALLY hope and pray that SA was wrong and endless plaid is right

 

[Richmonder]

and you know, as I think about it? Seems like it would have been MUCH easier(and cheaper) for Tesla to make it so that 19" wheels on the refresh S ONLY had all seasons and never summer tires.
problem would have been solved

But the advertised 0-60 time for the LR would have suffered significantly.

 

[jebinc]

For the sake of the guy on here who cancelled his pre-$15k price hike order solely to get new headlights, I REALLY hope and pray that SA was wrong and endless plaid is right

Yeah, that would be a very costly mistake…

 

[IamGaryGnu]

Did you tell him that EndlessPlaid on the forum promised us that the headlights were coming to the USA in two weeks?

two weeks, like 14 days, or two weeks, like Elon time?

 

[lbowroom]

But the advertised 0-60 time for the LR would have suffered significantly.

In case you're serious on that one.... doubtful. The car is limited by software 0-60, not by traction.

 

[lbowroom]

two weeks, like 14 days, or two weeks, like Elon time?

"two weeks" is actually 0 to infinity