Tesla service manager in Dublin CA told me that aftermarket wheels void the warranty?

[Sir Guacamolaf]

@skilly thanks for that link. Gonna save it.

 

[skilly]

If you read the contract - it clearly says aftermarket wheels do void the warranty.

They can't enforce this...its illegal to do so. This all started with the big 3 trying to force service at their own service centers and using OEM parts. Its tantamount to price fixing - and the law of the land doesn't support it Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[skilly]

Earlier this forum posted pictures of aftermarket wheels that would bolt onto a Tesla, but were machined improperly and were only centered by the low tolerance lug nuts instead of a factory hub centric fittment. I believe that manufacturer changed their production methods to make a factory type fitment, but the Service center mechanics refused to rotate them or replace tires on them due to the obvlous inherent safety issues with a poor fitting wheel.

Tesla takes the safety of their cars as one of the cornerstones of their mission. Their vehicles are highly integrated. Changing just one critical item can cause unintended concequences.

These wheels aren't aircraft grade. They are hub centric. EVERY major car company supports this kind of fitment - the advent of lower profile tires and higher quality ride expectations required it. Moreover, so do the aftermarket wheel companies. Its simply untrue to say that these wheels are highly specialized or they could void a warranty simply because they have been swapped for an aftermarket version. Dont be fooled.