Okay, first off, while I am sure this topic has been covered before, I was having a hard time finding any threads that apply to my case. If there is one, I'd be more than happy to follow any links to other TMC forums about this topic.
Now that that is out of the way ...
TL;DR
The package in the Tesla Shop for CAD $2700 includes:
Okay, so I was looking at Tirerack, and based on the information I've gathered, I should be able to order compatible 18" wheels for my LR3AWD, plus Michelin X-Ice Snow tires (apparently among the best rated) for a combined price that's a few hundred bucks lower, and then I'd end up with my own preferences. My biggest worry is regarding the sensors; I also wonder if I should just order tires that fit on my existing wheels instead, for even more savings. Meanwhile, I live about 400km from the nearest Tesla service centre, so if I go my own way I'd probably use someone local to swap these babies out. BUT ... if I need the sensors installed, can someone local likely do it?
Any advice would be happily received (even if it's just a link to another thread). Thanks in advance!
-Mike
Now that that is out of the way ...
TL;DR
The package in the Tesla Shop for CAD $2700 includes:
- 4x 18X8.5J Aero wheels
- 4x 235/45/18 - PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO™ tires
- 4x tire pressure sensors (BLE or Conti depending on compatibility)
- A similar package (without the sensors) at Tirerack(dot)com could be as much as 50% lower
- I'd like to choose a better tire for my purposes than the SOTTOZERO
- Do I have to (and can I) order the pressure sensors separately?
- How difficult is it to find a non-Tesla tire service centre who'd be capable of installing them with the sensors?
- Has anyone tried the next-closes tire/wheel size (225/45R18 at 1.1% smaller according to a tire size calculator)
Okay, so I was looking at Tirerack, and based on the information I've gathered, I should be able to order compatible 18" wheels for my LR3AWD, plus Michelin X-Ice Snow tires (apparently among the best rated) for a combined price that's a few hundred bucks lower, and then I'd end up with my own preferences. My biggest worry is regarding the sensors; I also wonder if I should just order tires that fit on my existing wheels instead, for even more savings. Meanwhile, I live about 400km from the nearest Tesla service centre, so if I go my own way I'd probably use someone local to swap these babies out. BUT ... if I need the sensors installed, can someone local likely do it?
Any advice would be happily received (even if it's just a link to another thread). Thanks in advance!
-Mike