Litigate28
Member
I foolishly hit a curb and got some rim rash on the lip of one of my silver arachnids. Any advice on a quick repair? Has anyone tried a touch up paint or something? It is only on the lip...
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Can't speak for all service centers, but the SLC service center has someone who repairs rim rash. I don't think it's in-house, but it's the person/business that Tesla uses for their cars when they need rim repair. At least they did back when they actually refurbished CPO's before sale.
Point is, I've had several rims repaired through Tesla service and they came back looking excellent, you could only tell if you really looked. Billing was through Tesla also. Again not sure if all service centers offer this, but worth calling and asking. The only downside was it was a little pricey, but I def got what I paid for. If you only have a little knick, it might not be worth it as, (at least in SLC) it's a flat rate per rim regardless of what amount of repair is needed.
Destiny1701
22’ M3LR ‘DrkNite’/ 22’ MYP BliueRocket
He has to change those tires. The low profile is not for the X. The rims themselves should be ok as long as they’re load rating is decent and the tires are correct
That's the thing, if I recall the rims are not rated for the weight of the X. I may be wrong though. Pretty sure I'm right as if they were rated for the X we'd see them way more often in the wild (with larger sidewall tires on them).
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
FUD
The Forged Arachnids are stronger and lighter than the OEM Tesla cast wheels... only taller load rated tires are needed for the Model X
AllDigital
Member
Call the Costa Mesa Service center and ask them for the name of "the guy that does rim rash". He is not Tesla, but does an amazing job for about $100/rim. He comes to you. I had him do some 21" rims on an old tesla and his work was amazing.
21" Arachnid Rims on Model X - Load RatingsFUD
The Forged Arachnids are stronger and lighter than the OEM Tesla cast wheels... only taller load rated tires are needed for the Model X
To add, just because you can barely squeak in under the mfg rated weight doesn't mean you should.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
If its minor I do my own repair. I have the official Tesla touch up paint for my rims (dark color) so that the color macthes. I use 1000 grit sand paper and gently sand down as much of the rash area and then apply the paint over it. Its not perfect, but thankfully with the dark rims it hides it fairly well. If you are within 2 feet you will see it but for further its livable.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Those are knock-off Arachnid wheels ... flow formed, not forged
The 20" aftermarket wheels weigh significantly more than the 21" OEM Arachnids.
Corsair
Member
Corsair
Member
Just replaced the wheels with coil suspension and sc set 44psi for me. They told 42-45psi is right for arachnid.
Those are with the coil suspension? Been dying to see what these wheels look like with coils not air suspension. Thanks!
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