Plaid tires separate at 6K miles.

[qictrk]

I had my rear tires separate at 6K miles and no warranty from Tesla. I gave about 6 different people a ride of acceleration over a couple of summer months. The service center told me because of the weight of the car, when the tires grab, something has to give. Well, why advertise how quick the car can go and later find out that, don't do it, unless you like spending a lot of money on new tires all the time. I have a 2021 Plaid. I say people like me buy the car for the acceleration. Anyway, someone find a tire that will hold together better than the stock ones? Next time I have to buy tires, I guess I should buy at a tire shop. At least they give a warranty on them.

 

[ElectricIAC]

Who’d have thought that supercar performance would come with supercar maintenance and wear item costs?

Thanks for the heads up though.

 

[DerbyDave]

My Tesla came with Goodyear tires and they have a warranty from Goodyear. Check to see if the tire manufacturer gives you a warranty like mine.

https://www.goodyear.com/content/dam/gy-com/documents/Original-Equipment-Goodyear-Dunlop-Tire-Warranty.pdf

 

[TSLA Pilot]

You've created a thread on something that already has an extensive thread; please post pictures there as Michelin is investigating this issue, with a hopeful recall:

Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

Hi Folks - 6500 miles in and rear tires show bizarre wear on the very most inside portion making them lose 5 psi every day. Not the usual camber issue all the old model S had. At service center and they said there is a bulletin saying this is a problem because the wheels are so wide and they are...

teslamotorsclub.com

In your pictures please also include the tire's DOT ID number to help provide more details on the tires.

Thanks!

 

[Sam1]

Anyway, someone find a tire that will hold together better than the stock ones?

PS4S are the best tire on the market for street use. The car doesn't allow for rear camber adjustment and that's where the issue originates from. Buy adjustable arms and then have the car aligned in the low suspension setting and your problems will go away.

 

[qictrk]

You've created a thread on something that already has an extensive thread; please post pictures there as Michelin is investigating this issue, with a hopeful recall:

Plaid 21” rear tire woes - factory defect?

Hi Folks - 6500 miles in and rear tires show bizarre wear on the very most inside portion making them lose 5 psi every day. Not the usual camber issue all the old model S had. At service center and they said there is a bulletin saying this is a problem because the wheels are so wide and they are...

teslamotorsclub.com

In your pictures please also include the tire's DOT ID number to help provide more details on the tires.

Thanks!

Its somewhat comforting to know that I am not the only one. Thanks for making me aware.

 

[qictrk]

Unfortunately, the tires are long gone. I had them install a new set. I had no idea this was a problem for others too. I am now aware and will be vigilant.

 

[roocher]

After 10K on the OEM tires...

 

[roocher]

Just purchased this for my Plaid: Alignment Kit 1 - Acceleration Shudder & Inner Tire Wear - Tesla Model X & S

 

[roocher]