Tire rotation

[Redtsla]

Are there any established tire shops around Tampa that I can take my model S to rotate tires? Shops that have worked with Tesla's and know where the jack points are without damaging the battery.

 

[jerry33]

I've never had a problem with tire shops and jack points--just make them aware of it. The major problem is the lug nuts. They are covered with an aluminum shell and are damaged if an impact wrench is used. A new set is $100.

 

[patrick40363]

Are there any established tire shops around Tampa that I can take my model S to rotate tires? Shops that have worked with Tesla's and know where the jack points are without damaging the battery.

America's tire woks on Tesla and knows the specs.

 

[Science->Truth]

I've never had a problem with tire shops and jack points--just make them aware of it. The major problem is the lug nuts. They are covered with an aluminum shell and are damaged if an impact wrench is used. A new set is $100.

This is very helpful, important info. Can you say a bit more on exactly how to avoid damage? Use manual, old style t-bar wrench? Does every tire shop have them?

 

[jerry33]

This is very helpful, important info. Can you say a bit more on exactly how to avoid damage? Use manual, old style t-bar wrench? Does every tire shop have them?

I avoid the damage by doing myself (or the SC does it during the annual maintenance). I use a breaker bar, a torque wrench, a substantial jack, Jackpoint jack stands, and a couple of hockey pucks. Use only 6 point 21mm sockets.

The better tire shops will only use the impact wrench to spin the lug nuts off after they are loose.

 

[Redtsla]

Thanks guys...very helpful.

 

[Fanatic1]

Tesla will rotate your tires for free every 5000 miles.

 

[jerry33]

Tesla will rotate your tires for free every 5000 miles.

I think this varies by SC. I've seen posts where some won't.

 

[Science->Truth]

I avoid the damage by doing myself (or the SC does it during the annual maintenance). I use a breaker bar, a torque wrench, a substantial jack, Jackpoint jack stands, and a couple of hockey pucks. Use only 6 point 21mm sockets.

The better tire shops will only use the impact wrench to spin the lug nuts off after they are loose.

Really helpful. Thanks much, jerry33.