tire rotation

[kutkuzak]

did you have to show them the jack points or did they already know what to do? not many teslas in my particular local area yet, so i'm a bit paranoid...

Definitely verify they know what to do. Mine did - they even proudly proclaimed they still use the hockey pucks a Tesla owner gave them
It's the only place I'll buy tires now because of their free services. It earns them business and they know it. The one by me is always jammed though, so make an appointment, even for a free rotation.

 

[dimsumx]

did you have to show them the jack points or did they already know what to do? not many teslas in my particular local area yet, so i'm a bit paranoid...

They knew where they were....I'm in San Diego, so there are tons of Teslas here. I swear certain popular dining areas you couldn't walk half a block without seeing a Model 3.

 

[JeffnReno]

did you have to show them the jack points or did they already know what to do? not many teslas in my particular local area yet, so i'm a bit paranoid...

I bought my own set of 4 pads from Reverselogic.com for the Model 3 that came in a nice case that I keep in the car and I will print out the page from the owners manual that shows the jack points before letting anyone besides myself or Tesla jack or lift my car for anything. Guess I'm "paranoid" too but to avoid damage to a very expensive battery, it may be wisdom is a better term.

 

[rhumbliner]

how does one go about scheduling that, and how much?

I just called the Service Center in Las Vegas and they sent someone out. No fee. Not sure if was their policy or just a goodwill gesture for an early adopter.

 

[crackers8199]

I bought my own set of 4 pads from Reverselogic.com for the Model 3 that came in a nice case that I keep in the car and I will print out the page from the owners manual that shows the jack points before letting anyone besides myself or Tesla jack or lift my car for anything. Guess I'm "paranoid" too but to avoid damage to a very expensive battery, it may be wisdom is a better term.

yeah, i think i may have to invest in a set. it'll make my life easier when tire rotation time rolls around...probably a good idea to have in the car anyway.

 

[sooner]

Any persons using Discount Tire or other nationwide tire dealer in an area that is mostly Tesla free? Would they have the proper jack point tool? There is very few Teslas in the two county region around my home, so trying to gauge whether local Discount Tire, Firestone, Tireman, etc will be able to handle a tire rotation... likely they will be able to do it but also very likely not many Teslas through their shop.

 

[kutkuzak]

Any persons using Discount Tire or other nationwide tire dealer in an area that is mostly Tesla free? Would they have the proper jack point tool? There is very few Teslas in the two county region around my home, so trying to gauge whether local Discount Tire, Firestone, Tireman, etc will be able to handle a tire rotation... likely they will be able to do it but also very likely not many Teslas through their shop.

I've seen posts where people just kept 4 hockey pucks in their cars for places to use.

 

[sooner]

Does that work with the Model 3? The lift points are different, and seem to be close to being flush with battery.

 

[kutkuzak]

Does that work with the Model 3? The lift points are different, and seem to be close to being flush with battery.

That's a good question. I have an S and a 3 but assumed the 3 was similar underneath. Looking at the diagram for the model 3 owners manual, it does appear that the jack points are different but I'm not sure how small they really are yet.
https://www.tesla.com/content/dam/tesla/Ownership/Own/Model 3 Owners Manual.pdf (page 130)
vs
https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/model_s_owners_manual_north_america_en_us.pdf (page 162)

 

[MountainPass]

Bring some hockey pucks with you when you take it to a shop. The lift points are easy to spot, make sure they don't lift it by the battery!

 

[hmgolds]

I've seen posts where people just kept 4 hockey pucks in their cars for places to use.

It would be hard to imagine anyplace that does tire work NOT having hockey pucks or similar. My 3 doesn't arrive for a week so I don't know if hockey pucks will suffice. Many vehicles now have fairly small jack points.

 

[talkingevs]

I just called the Service Center in Las Vegas and they sent someone out. No fee. Not sure if was their policy or just a goodwill gesture for an early adopter.

You called them to schedule a tire rotation and they just sent someone to your house? Did you ask for that? What was the wait time?

 

[Darmie]

It would be hard to imagine anyplace that does tire work NOT having hockey pucks or similar. My 3 doesn't arrive for a week so I don't know if hockey pucks will suffice. Many vehicles now have fairly small jack points.

Their cheap enough to keep on hand. I picked up some at academy. Here's another outlet.
https://www.hockeymonkey.com/oficeh...b4GIOKGZo17Yb2MoQTCSvLiEE0CkZ3OsaAt_HEALw_wcB

 

[rhumbliner]

You called them to schedule a tire rotation and they just sent someone to your house? Did you ask for that? What was the wait time?

Yep. Nope. 1 day.

I called the service center (back when it was on Badura) and asked if they really wanted me to rotate every 5,000 miles. They said, yes, and then told me I didn’t need to bring it in, that they would send a Ranger to me. He showed up the next day.

 

[crackers8199]

amusing that this just popped back up today...i had meant to post and forgot. i'm having mine done by mobile service today as well...no charge (supposedly), but they were supposed to be here an hour and a half ago. called my mobile service contact, and no answer. left a voice mail, but no return call yet. this is more than slightly annoying.

 

[talkingevs]

Yep. Nope. 1 day.

I called the service center (back when it was on Badura) and asked if they really wanted me to rotate every 5,000 miles. They said, yes, and then told me I didn’t need to bring it in, that they would send a Ranger to me. He showed up the next day.

Wait I thought we rotate the tires every 6250 or 6500 miles?

 

[kutkuzak]

Wait I thought we rotate the tires every 6250 or 6500 miles?

Yup, that's what the guidance is from Tesla owners manual at least. I just do it every 7500 - and yearly maintenance every 15k. Old school like that I guess - if ICE cars only need it every 15k, why would an electric need it sooner? :\

 

[rhumbliner]

Wait I thought we rotate the tires every 6250 or 6500 miles?

And right you are. My DS was confused and quoted me 5,000 so when I read the Owners Guide I called service and asked what the deal was. They cleared up the confusion but since I was just past 5,000 they said they’d send someone out.

 

[TT97]

Yup, that's what the guidance is from Tesla owners manual at least. I just do it every 7500 - and yearly maintenance every 15k. Old school like that I guess - if ICE cars only need it every 15k, why would an electric need it sooner? :\

There is no annual maintenance on the 3.

• Brake fluid replacement. Every 2 years or 25,000 miles (40,000 km), whichever comes first.
• Battery coolant replacement. Every 4 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km), whichever comes first.

Guessing they went with 6,250 miles for tire rotation so the brake fluid replacement would be on the fourth tire rotation.

 

[crackers8199]

mobile service came today to do my rotation. free. good stuff.