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New tyres needed, where to go (outer east Melb)

Discussion in 'Australia' started by P100D_Me, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. P100D_Me

    P100D_Me Member

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    Hi All,

    I need some new tyres for my Model-S, last time I had a puncture repaired (Bob Jane) I asked them to check the alignment as well. Not sure if they didn't really want to know about it but they said they rang Tesla and they said they need a special tool....I call BS but I don't know from which end of the phone.:rolleyes:

    Anyway that's fine they didn't want to know about it, but has anyone in the outer east taken an S or X to a tyre place that has been able to correctly align the steering after fitting the tyres? Yes Tesla service could be a last resort but I don't want to pay another $500+ just to go through them. Thanks.
     
  2. conman

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    Odd, which Bob Jane was it? The Doncaster Bob Jane is famous amongst Melbourne Tesla owners for knowing the cars and fitting suitable tyres and aligning etc. I had mine done there without any issues (21 inch on P100D) and saved over a grand compared to buying from Tesla directly. They're also aware of the T certified tyres that theoretically are required to keep your warranty valid (I don't believe anyone's ever had a warranty voided from using non T certified tyres but it's only a small mark up.) That said, the range of tyres currently available is really very slim thanks to the international delivery channels being choked.
     
  3. P100D_Me

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    Awesome Conman thanks, it was Bob Jane Ringwood where it all got too hard for them. I'll give the guys at Doncaster a call on Monday.
     

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