Tire Repair Kit?

[KenC]

What does TO stand for?

TO = Tesla Ocoustic.

Honestly, I have no idea, but that's their symbol for Tesla-specific tires, probably Tesla Original Equipment.

 

[Nels]

So, is the consensus that the Tesla "Model S/X/3 Tire Repair Kit" doesn't work on the 18" aeros?

 

[KenC]

So, is the consensus that the Tesla "Model S/X/3 Tire Repair Kit" doesn't work on the 18" aeros?

Yes, a slime kit won't work on tires with acoustic foam inside.

 

[jebinc]

Yes, a slime kit won't work on tires with acoustic foam inside.

It will work, but will require the likely replacement of tire and TPMS sensor. The compressor will always work. Even with a nail in the tire, just pump it up and drive to a tire store. No slime required. You can also get a plug kit as well, if you so chose.

 

[tvad]

The problem with slime and acoustic foam tires is the slime gets absorbed by the open cell acoustic foam and does not reach the actual puncture, therefore it cannot seal the hole.

So, I respectively disagree with the opinion that slime (or similar sealant) will work on acoustic foam tires.

 

[jebinc]

The problem with slime and acoustic foam tires is the slime gets absorbed by the open cell acoustic foam and does not reach the actual puncture, therefore it cannot seal the hole.

So, I respectively disagree with the opinion that slime (or similar sealant) will work on acoustic foam tires.

No worries. Others have reported it does work, so there's that. It could be a hit or miss kind of thing, given the location of the puncture. I won't be using the slime myself, but rather one of the other tow methods I already described.

 

[tvad]

I won't be using the slime myself, but rather one of the other tow methods I already described.

You aren't on board with the ModernSpare kit idea?

 

[jebinc]

You aren't on board with the ModernSpare kit idea?

I purchased the 4000# scissor jack that came with that kit, a high end plug kit, and the Tesla compressor (and slime). I didn't want to take away precious cargo space with a spare tire - especially if I threw in the spare for longer road trips (where I would likely need the cargo space, etc.)

 

[tvad]

I didn't want to take away precious cargo space with a spare tire.

That's the conundrum.

The Model 3 is primarily my wife's car, so a jack and patch kit is not much use to her. She either needs a reliable tow service or spare tire.

 

[jebinc]

That's the conundrum.

The Model 3 is primarily my wife's car, so a jack and patch kit is not much use to her. She either needs a reliable tow service or spare tire.

That makes sense.

 

[Hippo25]

I’ve been fixing flat tires on non-EV cars for years using Safety Seal plug kit and a bicycle pump.

I’m planning to continue doing this on my MY but buy a jack from ModernSpare. I don’t carry these in the MY unless on road trips.