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POLL: Checking tyre/tire pressure on your Tesla
- Thread starter Fossil Fool
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I checked mine vs TPMS a couple times when the car was new and got the same readings, so since then I've relied on the TPMS for tire pressure. Since checking the pressure is simply a swipe on the screen, I check them somewhat frequently although not at a set schedule.
JasonR67
Member
Went with every couple of weeks as the closest response but sometimes more often. I'm conscious about knowing to do it to maintain better tire wear so do try to check often enough. Other times I'll check when I get a certain feel from the tires while driving on the road. Try to factor in the variables about outdoor temp and how long you've been driving to get a more accurate picture but it's a reminder to check again later as well. In fact I just checked them this morning when I was leaving to get some coffee. I know the monitoring system isn't perfect but it is helpful.
640k
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the correct answer is: any time there is a large temperature fluctuation, you should be checking your tire pressure..
as the seasons start to change a sudden heat wave or cold snap could significantly alter your pressure. if the temperature is consistent from day to day, it's not needed as often.
with that said, one of the benefits of washing your car by hand is that you can inspect your vehicle for damage, tire wear, etc.
as the seasons start to change a sudden heat wave or cold snap could significantly alter your pressure. if the temperature is consistent from day to day, it's not needed as often.
with that said, one of the benefits of washing your car by hand is that you can inspect your vehicle for damage, tire wear, etc.
joebruin77
Active Member
I recently had to replace one of my tires at the Tesla SC because they found a nail in the tire and it could not be repaired. I check the tire pressure every day as a drop in pressure, even a small one, can be the first indication that you picked up a nail. I also caryy a bicycle air pump in the trunk for those times when a tire is a bit low.
Nguyenning
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FielderJones
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Leeclanual
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42 recommended on door jam sticker for the factory 20's on the Model 3P. I check every couple of weeks manually (so thats what I put), but I check the TPMS reading every couple of days or so.
For some reason when I read the OPs poll, my brain inserted "manually" as in "not through the TPMS" into the question.
joebruin77
Active Member
How do your manual measurements compare to whats indicated on the the TPMS? How accurate is the TPMS?
Kleenerth3
Member
LOL. Same here. My gauge matches my sensors perfectly but I will check TPS almost every time I take it out. It's just so cool to see and I've never had TPS on a car before. I will manually check any time I take a long drive or every couple of weeks. Still have to check the'05 9-2x and the '67 Coronet anyways.
It just makes me feel safer...
My handheld gauge displays a little different i.e. 41.7 psi versus on the vehicle screen 41 psi. I tend to see a bit of a discrepancy between my handheld electronic gauge versus the tesla TPMS gauge.
