On the model y long range 19 inch wheels, do the front tires wear out faster than the rear tires?
Because mine seem to be wearing out more on the fronts.
Thank you
Because mine seem to be wearing out more on the fronts.
Thank you
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I believe you are correct but would like to see what others think.Yea, due to steering pivots
Front turns, rear follows
If you have a heavy foot, you have same or increased wear in the back
Nope, I rotate every 7k.Sounds like you need a tire rotation
"Caulk it up" not 'chalk it up?'Run them down to wear bars, replace all four, get a quality alignment, rotate going forward every 6500 miles
Caulk it up as lessons learned
I believe that in the case of Tesla vehicles, including the Model Y, that the rear drive motor is engaged 100% of the time. The front drive unit is only providing power to the front wheels under moderate to hard acceleration and when wheel slip is detected at the rear wheels. Of course if you have a Performance Model Y or other Performance model Tesla with Track Mode you can dial in a constant amount of power to the front and rear wheels.One other point, even though the car may have all-wheel drive, in general, more power is applied to the front wheels versus the rear when you're cruising. It's more efficient this way. I believe I read this in the Owner's Manual or some other Tesla documentation. I would have to dig it up if you really want to know my source. Of course, the rears come more into play for accelerating the car.
This seems to be borne out by the data logging done by @pt19713 in this thread - Can somebody please explain to me how Tesla AWD works? Thank you.I believe that in the case of Tesla vehicles, including the Model Y, that the rear drive motor is engaged 100% of the time. The front drive unit is only providing power to the front wheels under moderate to hard acceleration and when wheel slip is detected at the rear wheels. Of course if you have a Performance Model Y or other Performance model Tesla with Track Mode you can dial in a constant amount of power to the front and rear wheels.
Yeah, I tried but I just can't dig up my source. Maybe it's something I picked up watching Tesla Bjorn's YouTube channel when he was logging his energy stats while driving? I remembered the point (from where?) because the result was counter to my belief that more torque was applied to the rears in all cases. But, like I said, I've got nothing to back that up.I believe that in the case of Tesla vehicles, including the Model Y, that the rear drive motor is engaged 100% of the time. The front drive unit is only providing power to the front wheels under moderate to hard acceleration and when wheel slip is detected at the rear wheels. Of course if you have a Performance Model Y or other Performance model Tesla with Track Mode you can dial in a constant amount of power to the front and rear wheels.
The history of the Tesla Model S is that it was originally introduced as a rear wheel drive only electric vehicle. Rear wheel drive is recognized for its superior performance under some driving conditions. Dual motor became an option, later standard.
Today the entry level Standard Range Plus (SR+) Tesla Model 3 is rear wheel drive (RWD). There was, for a short time, a Standard Range (RWD) 2021 Tesla Model Y sold in the US. A Standard Range (Made in China) RWD Tesla Model Y is currently being sold by Tesla is Canada. Fleet customers in the EU can order a Long Range Tesla Model 3 with RWD.
To differentiate GM's new EVs from Tesla, other EVs Chevrolet stated that the new Blazer EV and Equinox EV vehicles will be available with either front, rear or all-wheel drive. I wonder if this turns out to be true.Yeah, I tried but I just can't dig up my source. Maybe it's something I picked up watching Tesla Bjorn's YouTube channel when he was logging his energy stats while driving? I remembered the point (from where?) because the result was counter to my belief that more torque was applied to the rears in all cases. But, like I said, I've got nothing to back that up.
I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that it is the front motor that does the regen braking?If you use a lot of actual braking when slowing down, you will wear out the front tires more. The rear tires do the regen braking, so if you mostly do one pedal driving, you will wear out close to even or slightly wear out the rear tires more/faster.
rear motor does 100% regen braking.I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that it is the front motor that does the regen braking?
Anyhow, I do 100% one pedal driving, and physical brake usage is like less than 1%, but I still wear out rear tires much more. I'm probably accelerating too fast on highways, and I don't drive fast within city limits.