XLR82XS
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Agreed. I have zero problems with this - 20+ years of NEVER hitting curbs in any car I own/owned.
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So Tired of Curb Rash!
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In California...find someone else to blame. Next we'll hear about a class action lawsuit.
The foolproof solution is to reverse park to get the rear wheels close to the kerb using the mirrors and then steer full lock forward toward the kerb until the front of the tyre brushes the kerb (rather than the rim). Then reverse back a couple of inches and straighten the wheel. Works every time with zero chance of damage.
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Dolemite
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There's a difference between blaming the car & acknowledging that this car is more susceptible to curb rash than most.
I'm beating off a dead horse here - but the car is large, with an extremely fast steering ratio (might be the fastest I've ever driven), with a tire that's relatively narrow for its rim width.
The wheels are also relatively inset to the body. Even w/ auto-tilt, you have to lift up off the seat to see the wheel when parallel parking - at least I do. Much easier to see with my summer 19 x 9.5s.
I've curbed mine 2x - but moving forward, cutting around curbs too early. It's the price you have to pay for hitting dat apex during your morning Time Attack.
I'm beating off a dead horse here - but the car is large, with an extremely fast steering ratio (might be the fastest I've ever driven), with a tire that's relatively narrow for its rim width.
The wheels are also relatively inset to the body. Even w/ auto-tilt, you have to lift up off the seat to see the wheel when parallel parking - at least I do. Much easier to see with my summer 19 x 9.5s.
I've curbed mine 2x - but moving forward, cutting around curbs too early. It's the price you have to pay for hitting dat apex during your morning Time Attack.
You also can’t go through one of those car washes without damaging your paint, as they’re all either they spinning brush or slapping rag type. Maybe with full PPF.
As for curb rash, I’ve only done that once in the 3, and that was at the drive-through, trying to get close to the window with a dark curb that stuck out unusually far.
Tesla likes to use a slightly stretched tire setup, which provides for a stiffer sidewall and more precise handling and feel. I feel this pairs particularly well with the fast steering ratio. The downside is vulnerable wheels.
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There’s a touchless one near me that annoyingly has a wheel track. Screwed my wheel up once (there’s no way not to as the track is narrower than the wheel then expands). Haven’t gone back. Annoying.
Pretty much. The Model 3 is one of the easier cars to park especially with the mirrors folding down in reverse and sensors everywhere. I'm not exactly sure how you get curb rash.
I'm guessing that flush tires are more aerodynamic, and thus, more range.
You could always add some feelers!.
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JCtx
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I think I may have the answer why the Tesla doesn't have proper wheel protection: the wheels are wider than they need to be, which is very surprising, given they detract from efficiency. The car I traded for the Tesla had the exact same tires (MXM4 235/45/18s), with the exception of the 'T1' version, but as far as I know, the only difference is in the compound. The issue is my previous car had 7.5" wide wheels, and the Tesla's are 8.5".
DwightKSchrute
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Well, two options for those of us who are not perfect drivers (there's a third - use all available technology including your eyes).
1) you can get a paint (from Amazon) that can paint over the curb rash. Not perfect, but close repair
2) you can put on Rimsavers (or the equivalent) that provides an additional layer.
In full disclosure, I have hit the curb.
1) you can get a paint (from Amazon) that can paint over the curb rash. Not perfect, but close repair
2) you can put on Rimsavers (or the equivalent) that provides an additional layer.
In full disclosure, I have hit the curb.
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rincewind
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The new model 3 performance has wider wheels (9")but the same width tyres as previously, so it a) looks a bit silly and b) makes it even easier to kerb the wheels.
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