Oops, driving car in icy condition and car slipped on ice and hit a curb hard

[samchops]

Hi Everyone,

Last night I was driving out of my neighborhood going about 15mph and the car started to slip on ice. It was a slow roll that was headed into a fence which was then blocked by the wheels hitting the curb. Thankfully, the car didn't have damage anywhere else but the wheels which look to have major curb rash. Otherwise, I can't see any other damage to the car. When I drove the car after the hit, it still drove, and my tires did not deflate, however, the car would pull pretty hard to the left and I would hear a grinding noise coming from the wheel and tire that hit the curb. I have an appointment on Tuesday, but was wondering if anyone has any ideas what the grinding noise and left pull could be. I know the alignment is probably messed up but was wondering what other components could be damaged. I have attached pictures of the car and a video recording of the curb hit. Appreciate any help!

Video:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1593776954276081664

 

[ScottNY]

That sucks. Wide, low profile tires and the winter don’t mix well. I know you say you were doing only 15 mph, but it looks like you were traveling a bit faster than that. In any case, I hope the damage isn’t too bad.

 

[Stew-2]

Ouch. My non-expert thoughts are if it’s pulling something with the suspension got bent, and if you’re hearing grinding it could be the wheel bent and is rubbing something or whatever got bent in the suspension is also responsible for the grinding. Let us know what you find.

 

[UncertainTimes]

Please tell us those aren’t stock Pirelli summer tires

 

[ElectricIAC]

Totaled.

For real though get your suspension checked.

 

[RSpanner]

looks more like 35mph. whatever it was, too fast for the conditions.

 

[jjrandorin]

Please tell us those aren’t stock Pirelli summer tires

Its definitely a model 3 or Y P. I am going to bet its also the stock summer tires, which are specifically are unsafe on any snow.

 

[ElectricIAC]

Its definitely a model 3 or Y P. I am going to bet its also the stock summer tires, which are specifically are unsafe on any snow.

Or temps under 40F at least for the Michelin PS4S

 

[STS-134]

Looks like you need Model 3 18"/19" Snow Chains or Model 3 20" Performance Snow Chains in conditions like that. And possibly some new tires too.

 

[pnwadventures]

Looks like you need Model 3 18"/19" Snow Chains or Model 3 20" Performance Snow Chains in conditions like that. And possibly some new tires too.

Or just some bomber snow tires like the Hakkapeliitta R3 Tesla Model 3 AWD extreme snow conditions

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

Great first post with dashcam and everything! Welcome!

Yeah, a bunch of suspension components likely shifted, no big deal for an alignment shop to reposition. Those wheels are pretty damaged and possibly bent, consider buying a used set of 4 for ~$2500 from the classifieds here or from Facebook.

Grinding might be something simple like a bent brake rotor shield, or maybe you damaged a wheel bearing? Either way it's a few hundred bucks to fix.

And btw, if you think you should wear a jacket, don't drive on those summer tires. I don't need to tell you what could happen when summer tires get cold.

 

[zcxvxcv]

I've been doing some really slow driving on the stock P Zeros this past week in slightly snowy 20-30F weather and its terrifying, even with no actual snow buildup on the road (snow tires are arriving today, don't worry). With that snow/slush on that road, you should be going 5mph through that neighborhood if those are summer tires.

 

[ay221]

I swapped out my wheels immediately after delivery. I have 19" forged rims with P Elect all-season tires. This is just for cold weather. I use a cheap gas car with Nokian HP 10s for ice and snow driving. Worked nicely in that ice we had last night. Plus if any minor accident and it's just a junk car, so doesn't matter much.

My Porsche Cayman would never go out in cold weather because of the summer tires. They can form micro cracks if you do and won't be warrantied. If I had only one car I would have a second set of wheels, 18s and maybe studded. But maybe not, since the noise and mileage hit.

 

[phishphan]

Well, I was going to wait to and see how the stock all seasons on our 22LR did but after seeing that video I’m going to Costco today to get winters put on as it’s my wife’s daily driver.

 

[jjrandorin]

Well, I was going to wait to and see how the stock all seasons on our 22LR did but after seeing that video I’m going to Costco today to get winters put on as it’s my wife’s daily driver.

I dont think the video has any bearing on how all season tires might or might not do. It only has bearing on how summer tires (dont) do in snow conditions, which they should never be driven in.

I dont know if the all seasons are sufficient, but I wouldnt make that decision based on how summer tires perform in snow.

 

[heavyD]

The wheel is likely bent. I hope the OP wasn’t on the summer Pirelli tires. They should not be used on snow or temperatures near freezing.

 

[SageBrush]

looks more like 35mph

Pretty good guess. The video shows that five homes are passed in 8 seconds. That works out to ~ 27 mph presuming standard size USA suburban lots.

 

[ThomasD]

If it was me I would park it until you can have it looked at. I would have it towed to the shop. But that is just my opinion

 

[eman2021]

I did this years back in my Evo. I was going 10 mph, slipped and hit the curb much like you did. Be careful, I had a bent control arm that wasn't obvious immediately. Maybe play it safe and have your Tesla checked out.

 

[RSpanner]

Well, S happens. I was driving around a tight curve today when a car coming towards me was in my lane. I had to jump the curb to get out of the way. One rim is really bad, but I am alive. The car that was one my side of the road never stopped. Such is life...but pretty pissed off? Yes I am.