Tesla Wheels, Rims A ‘Hot Commodity’ In Palms, Mar Vista Areas

[hridge2020]

Turn sentry mode on, install wheel locks...


LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Teslas have become popular among electric vehicle owners in California, but the LAPD says their rims and tires are just as hot in the Palms and Mar Vista area.

LAPD’s Pacific Division posted an image on Twitter Wednesday of a blue Tesla lifted onto plastic 2-liter bottle racks and stripped of its wheels and rims.

“Tesla owners in Palms and Mar Vista area, be aware Tesla rims and tires are a hot commodity in the black market,” the tweet said.

It’s not clear if there have been an increase of such crimes in the area. Purchasing replacement wheels and rims from Tesla can run as much as $5,500.

The tweet went on to advise Tesla owners to park in well-lit, public areas, and to activate sentry mode and plug a flash drive into one of the vehicle’s USB ports to record footage from the Tesla’s security cameras.


Tesla Wheels, Rims A 'Hot Commodity' In Palms, Mar Vista Areas

 

[Avid]

2-liter bottle carriers are strong.

Wheels

 

[beachsideev]

I hope they used jack pads.

 

[P-Lo801]

I hope they used jack pads.

My thoughts exactly. LOL If they're going to do me wrong, then at least treat my car with some dignity.

 

[gaswalla]

another reason to love the aero wheels

 

[anti]

It's also probably a good idea to get coilovers and drop it like mine. Not many jacks can't fit under it.

 

[DCsquared]

It's also probably a good idea to get coilovers and drop it like mine. Not many jacks can't fit under it.

LOL! This is just the excuse I've been waiting for to pull the trigger.

 

[anti]

It's also probably a good idea to get coilovers and drop it like mine. Not many jacks can fit under it.

edit: couldn't fix my typo