Recently, I was in for a service, and they replaced all wheel nuts with some open type, I can see the bolt just fine..
My first thought is that more water/salt will enter the threads by using those ?
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View attachment 253109 The tin-covered nuts were deformed by normal use.
Recently, I was in for a service, and they replaced all wheel nuts with some open type, I can see the bolt just fine..
My first thought is that more water/salt will enter the threads by using those ?
Will ask, thanks for the info, by any chance, do you have a picture of the nuts with covers (or the covers?)
Why was Tesla working with your aftermarket wheels, did you ask them to replace your nuts?
My understanding (so take it lightly) from the thread was that aftermarket wheels/ TPMS were non warranty items, and that they might not service the wheel/ tire in general. But they would remove them to work on the vehicle.I was wondering this too. I thought the policy was not to touch aftermarket wheels?. Perhaps tesla on your side of the world is a but more lenient with mods.
You can always order some lugnut covers. But i would not be concerned with the new lugnuts. I would recomend looking at a portable electric impact wrench or an extendable , just incase they do rust on and you need to remove on the side of the road.
Pics or it didn't happen!I got the chrome /silver caps today. - the reason I did not get them right away is that they were out.
Wheels and rubber are also a safety item. For this reason, you'd want to be very certain that lug nuts are properly matched for the wheel. They've changed things up here, so this is something I would check if I were you.
Does the shank style / cone seat shape and angle of the lug nuts they put on conform with the milling of the aftermarket wheel lug holes? Plus, the torque specs may be different than OE.
It's very common for OE nuts NOT FITTING aftermarket wheels properly. Sure they may screw on, but if they're not matched to seat properly... bad things happen.
...it's a Tesla... what's this "spare" you speak of?
There's a *tool* for that??? (looks) OK, an $8.00 "learning to use chopsticks" plastic gadget.Looks like there are silver versions also. Here is link to the removal tool, don't see a link for the caps themselves.
Model S/X Lug Nut Cover Puller
There's a *tool* for that??? (looks) OK, an $8.00 "learning to use chopsticks" plastic gadget.
I just use the tip of a screwdriver to lift the cap until I can grip it with my fingers or a pair of pliers.
There are people that take advantage of the trunk space to carry a spare (an S can fit all 4 tires, I hear)