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OEM Replacement Tire Alternatives?
- Thread starter flynnstone
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Misterbee
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Same, except mine were about done at 13k. This was of course after a 8000 mile road trip, pulling a small teardrop trailer. I took it in to the SC for its six month checkup, and they showed me the wear bars in the rear tires. I chalked it up to the extra load of the trailer, but maybe not?
are the 3's tire replacements if done by tesla shop lasting any longer than the factory tire or are they putting on the exact same tire/make/type/style?
Brentt
Member
What are you guys doing. We have almost 40k miles on our Model3 with 19’s and they have at least another 5k on them.
For replacements check tirerack.com
For replacements check tirerack.com
It's not me, it's NoAP, he drives like a madmax.
I’ve seen all kinds of reports of them needing replacement from 13k-25k. Yours are probably the highest I’ve seen on one set. I have 5500 miles on mine and haven’t done a measurement yet.
insaneoctane
Well-Known Member
I'm at 30K with an estimated 5K to 10K of usable life left.
I'd also like to know what other options are out there. I think the Michelin's are actually pretty noisy. I'd also be willing to go 245 wide if it would possibly save a rim rash episode if it doesn't drop Wh/mi by much (less than 10% for sure)....
I'd also like to know what other options are out there. I think the Michelin's are actually pretty noisy. I'd also be willing to go 245 wide if it would possibly save a rim rash episode if it doesn't drop Wh/mi by much (less than 10% for sure)....
That’s a great question... 80% of my driving is freeway, however i do like to get on it from stoplights...often
I’ve had several high performance vehicles, with way more power, and ZR rated tires, and they lasted way longer than these OEM Tesla tires.
But i also live in AZ, so the heat here may have an affect?
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chronopc
Active Member
I did... they told me the OEM tires cannot be warrantied on an ‘18 M3, but they did open a claim.... i need to bring it into an authorized Michelin reseller (discount tire) for inspection, and it sounds like they’re going to possibly provide credit towards new tires. The OEM tires have a 60k mile warranty when purchased from a tire shop
I hope they do. I expect the same if my tires wear out early. I'm only at 1.3kish miles but seeing that this is a common problem, I'm leaning on expecting it to happen.
follow.johnny
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Watts_Up
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I would certainly get wider tires, such as: Continental EC DWS06 255/40 R18 tires on RWD M3
I find the OEM to be too narrow, and prone to curb rash.
I wonder how much effect wider tires would have on Wh/mile...
Coming from narrow tires on my Prius Prime I was surprised at how relatively wide the 18's are on our new M3.
dennisvab
Member
That’s an interesting point you bring up. When I replaced some previous Bridgestone on my SUV, with the Conti DWS06. I noticed that the Conti’s sat nicer on the rim and looked as if they were wider.
Edit: I just looked at the thread you linked. I’m my opinion the 255/40/18 are too wide for our rim, and I don’t think it’s worth the range cut by doing so. I’m going to be replacing my tires this fall, and am most likely going to put the DWS06 on. I can report back on how they sit and protect the edge of rim.
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