Plaid Vibration around 38-42MPH....

[jebinc]

I’m in the same boat and I’ve been through 5 Teslas in 2.5 years (currently own 2). I have to say that the BMW i7 has me really tempted (I do realize that is in no way a plaid replacement). It seems like another week another creak from the car in a new spot.

I had three since 2019. Down to just this vibrating Plaid. Why did I hold on to the plaid? The 3 and MYP I sold for what paid for them new at the time. The Plaid is a depreciating bitch and I didn’t want to take a huge loss. Added a Rivian R1T and haven’t looked back!
@scrapps

 

[n2mb_racing]

I had three since 2019. Down to just this vibrating Plaid. Why did I hold on to the plaid? The 3 and MYP I sold for what paid for them new at the time. The Plaid is a depreciating bitch and I didn’t want to take a huge loss. Added a Rivian R1T and haven’t looked back!
@scrapps

Let's see what the new tri motor Taycan is like! Though, they need to add autopilot. I use it a lot.

 

[Dameon]

My 2021 MS LR is completely eating through those (expensive) tires as well.

The LR uses the Pilot Sport 4 S tires? 295/30ZR21?

 

[Dameon]

My factory PZeros are starting to make some noise though, they probably have about 8k miles on them since I had winters on for a while. Hopefully I don’t encounter what you all have had

You have a 202 Plaid that came from the factory with Pirelli P Zero tires?

 

[Dameon]

Let's see what the new tri motor Taycan is like! Though, they need to add autopilot. I use it a lot.

I considered the Taycan several times, but the lack of "sedan" comfort, charging infrastructure, and locality of dealer (1 hour away in Baton Rouge) couldn't be overcome for me. That being said, lately Tesla has been pretty adamant that nearly every service needs to go back to the Service Center (2 hours away in New Orleans). If Tesla keeps chipping away at the few things that keeps me, well, they won't keep me.

 

[jebinc]

Let's see what the new tri motor Taycan is like! Though, they need to add autopilot. I use it a lot.

A bit too small and minimal trunk/storage space. Will pass on the Taycan. Handling wise, I’m certain it’s a winner and I doubt it feels like the wheels are going to fall off, like the vibrating Plaid.

 

[clayton006]

You have a 202 Plaid that came from the factory with Pirelli P Zero tires?

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Yeah mine was delivered in December of 2021 as a 2022 model year on 19’s with PZeros from the factory.

 

[WilliamG]

An update:

Drove on 2022.36.6 for the first time this week. Vibration is exactly the same. I then switched out my 21” stockers for the Tesla package of 19” Tempest with the Pirelli PZERO Winters and drove on those for the first time tonight. Vibration is the same (as expected) but wow these are good tires. Full Cheetah launch in 38 degree weather with zero tire chirp or being held back. Very nice.

TLDR: Vibration sucks, and continues to suck.

 

[lolachampcar]

I drove my wife's S yesterday and the vibration in my Plaid is most certainly an issue. It is amazing what you can slowly get used to and ignore (a lot like a frog in warming water).

What is the current state of affairs with Tesla on this issue? What should I expect stopping by the service center and enquiring about it?

 

[n2mb_racing]

I drove my wife's S yesterday and the vibration in my Plaid is most certainly an issue. It is amazing what you can slowly get used to and ignore (a lot like a frog in warming water).

What is the current state of affairs with Tesla on this issue? What should I expect stopping by the service center and enquiring about it?

Absolutely nothing. Service center will say it is normal. I was there a few weeks ago.

 

[lolachampcar]

Oh, I gotta try this one out

 

[jebinc]

I drove my wife's S yesterday and the vibration in my Plaid is most certainly an issue. It is amazing what you can slowly get used to and ignore (a lot like a frog in warming water).

What is the current state of affairs with Tesla on this issue? What should I expect stopping by the service center and enquiring about it?

Current state with Tesla remains the same, ignoring it and telling everyone it’s “normal”.

 

[n2mb_racing]

Current state with Tesla remains the same, ignoring it and telling everyone it’s “normal”.

Yeah. They say a 1000 HP car should expect some "vibrations". Neglecting that the 700 HP base Model S also has the vibrations, and my previous 700 HP P90DL did not have.

 

[WilliamG]

Yeah. They say a 1000 HP car should expect some "vibrations". Neglecting that the 700 HP base Model S also has the vibrations, and my previous 700 HP P90DL did not have.

Well that's simple isn't it. The P90DL had a different kind of 700HP. An older kind. Not the same as the... uh... new 700HPs of the third decade of the 2000s. Very different. Air is thicker. Larger population so air isn't displaced the same way. You really can't compare...

 

[jebinc]

FSD anyone?!

 

[The Duke]

Oh, I gotta try this one out

Have you tried lowering your Plaid? Some say it helps.

As you say, my old P100D (GF car now) did not vibrate. Makes me wonder if it is an axle or harmonic in the dual motors.

 

[lolachampcar]

Have you tried lowering your Plaid? Some say it helps.

As you say, my old P100D (GF car now) did not vibrate. Makes me wonder if it is an axle or harmonic in the dual motors.

lowered from day one

 

[The Duke]

lowered from day one

Thanks, since you really helped my P100D wheel alignment, what are you running on your Plaid?

 

[jlundbye]

These posts are really upsetting. I’ve owned 4 model S since 2014. My Plaid vibrates like it’s been described. I’ve brought the plaid in several times for the same reason (vibration). Last visit I went without my plaid for close to 3 weeks without a resolution.

 

[jlundbye]