What do you think it is about the Tesla's tires that make them more expensive? The speed and weight rating?
True! I would assume a special tire is needed to transport a 6,000 pound car at a 155 mph.
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What do you think it is about the Tesla's tires that make them more expensive? The speed and weight rating?
1. The lower the aspect ratio and the higher the performance of a tire, the more it costs. And the cost increase is not linear.What do you think it is about the Tesla's tires that make them more expensive? The speed and weight rating?
So if money was an object and you shopped around a little bit, you most likely wouldn't get your tires from Tesla?4. Because Tesla is not in the tire business, they do not have aggressive tire pricing (Applies only if you purchase the tires from Tesla).
So if money was an object and you shopped around a little bit, you most likely wouldn't get your tires from Tesla?
Yes. I just take the wheels (with the worn out tires) to the tire store and all they do is replace the tires. Having two sets of wheels is handy for more than just winter/summer changing.So if money was an object and you shopped around a little bit, you most likely wouldn't get your tires from Tesla?
Does Tesla offer tire price matching? Looks like American tire is at a cheaper $350 compared to Tesla's $430.
If Tesla offered a road hazard warranty, that would be great. Unfortunately, for those of us prone to picking up nails, purchasing tires from Tesla is not in our best interest.The Tesla Centinela SC matched Costco's tire price for the 21" wheels, which at the time happened to be a bit less than tire rack. Tesla said that they don't do price matching any more, but they did it in my case.
Discount Tire is known as American Tire in California. I haven't gone through the reimbursement process yet as I'm waiting to get my car back. When they first examined the tire and felt it couldn't be repaired, they immediately ordered a replacement tire that would've been free. They said I could take it to Tesla but I gave them the chance to replace it. The tire wasn't delivered before my scheduled SC appointment so I ended up having Tesla handle it.
Yes, they offer the warranty certificates on existing tires. I got the certificates for all original tires. A friend got the same coverage when he had them mount his original tires on aftermarket wheels.
I haven't read this but it might be what you've looking for: Certificate for Refund or Replacement - Discount Tire Direct
I notice the text says the tire must be purchased from them but they will sell coverage on existing tires. Perhaps there is a slightly different certificate for that. Might want to give them a call for more info.
Nothing more than my educated WAG ...
The all wheel drive is really driving 2 sets of wheels. Each set of wheels is completely independent, so I don't think there should be any need to replace tires in groups of 4, although it certainly won't hurt to do so. Groups of 2 probable if there is decent wear on the remaining member of that set.