Hi Moa99
When they dropped the front radar from Model 3, people with existing orders received a notification about the time when the VIN was assigned. They had to agree to the removal before the delivery would progress. So, assume the same will happen when they remove USS.
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And people in the EU with existing orders got a similar notification about the ultrasonics being removed, so there's no chance of a sensorless car turning up in Australia without prior warning:
I don't know the answer wrt tyres, but the ride in a model Y is harsh enough with normal tyres. I suspect it would be much worse with run-flats. Extrapolating from my experience with a Mini Cooper Paceman.
I can't answer with respect to the run flats. They are fairly expensive so I just carry a spare in the boot that I strap to the baby car seat mount.
Thanks! yes that is a concern, however even though there is a wheel change kit available, my wife would be completely incapable of doing that and to be fair, with my knees, I'd really struggle too. So what do you do if you get a puncture in a Tesla? I live in a QLD regional centre, not a capital city, so calling road service is less an option.
Call Tesla roadside assistance to provide you with an loaner tire (changed for you roadside) or tow you to the nearest tire place
I’ve had several punctures in my model s, which is similar tyre pressure to the 3 and Y. On every occasion I’ve been able to drive easily to a servo and top up, then head home to book in a repair. On one occasion home took 30 mins and due to the significant pressure, I still had sufficient air in the tyre. I also carry a tesla tyre goo inflator, but have never had to use it.
But once you put the goo in the tyre, the tyre must be replaced.
Yes that is correct. Its a last resort thing though and I’ve never had to use it. Always managed to top up and retain sufficient air to get to a repairer.
Call Tesla and ask about roadside assist coverage in your area. The service is brilliant. I used them recently after a small pothole destroyed a tyre on my brand new MYP. These tyres are going to be a nightmare.
keen to hear more about your experience. How long did they take to arrive? What did they do?
Well we test drove the MY today and placed an order. I asked the sales guy the puncture question and he assured me that we get 4 years roadside and the service is brilliant. We’ll see.
Total time was 90 minutes from my request in the app to job done. They communicated well throughout. The van parked near my car in a multilevel car park. Jacked the car and replaced the wheel with a loaner. Next day Tesla rang to schedule replacement with a new tyre.
Where are you? Are you in a capital city? My concern is that we’re in Noosa, 90min from Brisbane.
