Scrape/tear on tyre sidewall.

[EV1980]

Yesterday I noticed some damage to my nearside rear tyre. I can't tell you when this might have happened and I've no idea how it happened. I've logged a service request with Tesla to take advice on whether it requires a new tyre - my instinct tells me I do, but I don't really know. The depth of the tear is about 3mm at its worst. There has been no loss of pressure since I discovered this.

Having just looked online, a new tyre is about £270 but if it needs to be replaced with only 8k miles on it, so be it - I don't gamble with tyres!! Judging by the images, What do you lot think?

 

[tonyj01]

Ask an expert.

I think they are certain to say “replace”.

Tony

 

[M1tch]

Personally it looks ok to me - depending on how deep it is. Also, you don’t need Tesla to diagnose this - pull Into any garage as you pass and ask them to confirm or deny it is still safe.

 

[Cloggie]

When you have to ask, you know already.
There are 4 small pieces of black rubber keeping your car going where you want it to. (hopefully) Why take a risk? £270 to reduce risk of 'sudden loss of traction' sounds like pretty good value to me.

 

[brkaus]

What kind of car? Which size tires? Front or rear?

I’d say you hit a curb or hole.

 

[EV1980]

Update - New tyre put on today. Wallet feeling much lighter!

 

[WllXM]

Missed this thread but the answer you should have received from this forum is: don't go to Tesla for tyres next time. They are overcharging by at least 50%. You could have found a replacement tyre through your local garage or mobile tyre service at a better price

 

[brkaus]

Missed this thread but the answer you should have received from this forum is: don't go to Tesla for tyres next time. They are overcharging by at least 50%. You could have found a replacement tyre through your local garage or mobile tyre service at a better price

Ditto for any OEM

 

[EV1980]

@ WIIXM, Rest assured, after receiving confirmation that it should be replaced, I shopped around and got it replaced for (a little!)cheaper than my initial research had suggested.