My M3LR has done 30k. I had the car in at the Tesla Service centre for a tyre rotation and they are saying it should get tyres replaced. Front Tyres are at ~3mm tread and rear tyres are at just shy of 4mm.
They are quoting $2059.87 to replace all 4 tyres including the wheel alignment.
The tyres are Michelin PS4 235/45R18 98Y SUMMER
After doing a quick internet search I see that Jax are doing:
4 x Michelin PS4 235/45ZR18 98Y XL, including fitting and balancing for $1,000.
I asked the Tesla Service rep today why the difference in price? He said there were a couple of major reasons:
1. Tesla factory standard tyres are not the same as 3rd party sourced (even if the same model). He said he saw an example recently of a guy who replaced all 4 tyres externally and had 3 of them blow out because they were not suitable to the car.
2. Tesla has the correct details for wheel alignment, 3rd parties may not be correct. He recommended and said many others get Tesla to do the wheel alignment if they fit tyres externally.
3. Labour costs. He said Tesla labour costs may be higher.
I do think it is wise to get Tesla to do a wheel alignment after the tyres are fitted. But I'm concerned about what they want to charge. According to the quote:
1. Correction: Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust Camber Caster Toe) (Ballast Bags) $372
2. Correction: Tires - Vehicle - Set $218.75
I am keen to get thoughts on which way to go? Has anyone else had tyres fitted/aligned by a 3rd party tyre company and had issues?
They are quoting $2059.87 to replace all 4 tyres including the wheel alignment.
The tyres are Michelin PS4 235/45R18 98Y SUMMER
After doing a quick internet search I see that Jax are doing:
4 x Michelin PS4 235/45ZR18 98Y XL, including fitting and balancing for $1,000.
I asked the Tesla Service rep today why the difference in price? He said there were a couple of major reasons:
1. Tesla factory standard tyres are not the same as 3rd party sourced (even if the same model). He said he saw an example recently of a guy who replaced all 4 tyres externally and had 3 of them blow out because they were not suitable to the car.
2. Tesla has the correct details for wheel alignment, 3rd parties may not be correct. He recommended and said many others get Tesla to do the wheel alignment if they fit tyres externally.
3. Labour costs. He said Tesla labour costs may be higher.
I do think it is wise to get Tesla to do a wheel alignment after the tyres are fitted. But I'm concerned about what they want to charge. According to the quote:
1. Correction: Four Wheel Alignment (Check and Adjust Camber Caster Toe) (Ballast Bags) $372
2. Correction: Tires - Vehicle - Set $218.75
I am keen to get thoughts on which way to go? Has anyone else had tyres fitted/aligned by a 3rd party tyre company and had issues?