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What do you do when you have a flat tire on a MX

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Called up Tesla roadside assistance and they sent out this tire-shop-in-a-van. The setup is pretty cool - even including a coffee machine. The guy was extremely friendly and everything was good to go in an hour.
Wow. That is amazing. I hope Tesla expands that service to many more locations. While Tesla Service Centers charge more for tires and mounting than my local tire shop that I have been using for many years, I would happily pay a premium for a roadside service like that!
 
What is the cost of the tire shop in a van service?

my one complaint about AAA is that the guys who respond can't take my Model S to whatever repair shop they work for to do expensive body work -- and you can see it in their faces.

i suspect that i will have no such issue with the Tesla tire shop on wheels.
 
My Model S tire sensor told me a tire was low. I could hear air leaking and found a small piece of metal had lodged in the side wall. I had a can of the Fix a flat and tried it. The leak slowed some but did not stop. I limped into Walmart to see if they could plug or patch it. They said they could not fix it because the sidewall was damaged. They Checked their books and didn't have a tire in the store that would fit the model S but said they could order one and it would take several days to arrive. Called 4 tire places and no one had one available. They also said my tires were so worn that I should not replace one tire, it was time for 4 new ones. I ordered them from Walmart for $150.00 each. They filled my tire up enough to get home and then I went back 2 days later when the tires arrived. I've been using the new tires for 6 months, no problems, no road noise, seems to be just as good as the original.
 
Yup. You call Tesla for a tow, or you can call AAA for a tow, or you stock up on some basic tools to fix it yourself (jack, sockets, plug kit, and pump).

I've been meaning to put together a "kit" for road trips myself. This thread got me to pull the trigger. I have a breaker bar and sockets and I just ordered these items...

Amazon.com: Stop & Go 1085 Deluxe Tire Repair Kit: Automotive

Amazon.com: Torin T10152 Scissor Jack - 1.5 Ton: Automotive

I also have the Tesla branded "slime" emergency repair kit that I would use the pump from to reinstall (Tesla — Tire Repair Kit). Or, and more likely, I usually always have a bicycle floor pump in the car on trips as I usually have a bicycle with me.

Cheers!

I thought I read somewhere that jacking up a Tesla required some sort of adapter of some sort for the jack, is that true? Or can we just use a regular jack like the one listed here? Are the jack points clearly identified? I've actually never looked under any of my Teslas.
 
I thought I read somewhere that jacking up a Tesla required some sort of adapter of some sort for the jack, is that true? Or can we just use a regular jack like the one listed here? Are the jack points clearly identified? I've actually never looked under any of my Teslas.
The Owner's Manual is your friend (see page 165 "Jacking and Lifting"). You can use any normal jack, but you need to first put the vehicle into "Jack" mode so that you're not fighting the Air Suspension trying to keep the vehicle level.

The jack points are as follows:
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Hey Guys

I was wondering what would you guys do if you ever had a flat tire on your MX. Since there are no spare tire, are the factory tires run flats. Worst thing that can happen is having a flat when your on a road trip. Some times the tires isn't repairable would any tire shop be able to work on the tesla or do u need certified specialist to work on the MX.

Thanks

We traded our MX in and got a new one.

There isn't anything special about Tesla's wheels and tires. Match the weight and speed ratings and you'll be fine.
 
Yup. You call Tesla for a tow, or you can call AAA for a tow, or you stock up on some basic tools to fix it yourself (jack, sockets, plug kit, and pump).

I've been meaning to put together a "kit" for road trips myself. This thread got me to pull the trigger. I have a breaker bar and sockets and I just ordered these items...

Amazon.com: Stop & Go 1085 Deluxe Tire Repair Kit: Automotive

Amazon.com: Torin T10152 Scissor Jack - 1.5 Ton: Automotive

I also have the Tesla branded "slime" emergency repair kit that I would use the pump from to reinstall (Tesla — Tire Repair Kit). Or, and more likely, I usually always have a bicycle floor pump in the car on trips as I usually have a bicycle with me.

Cheers!
Yup. You call Tesla for a tow, or you can call AAA for a tow, or you stock up on some basic tools to fix it yourself (jack, sockets, plug kit, and pump).

I've been meaning to put together a "kit" for road trips myself. This thread got me to pull the trigger. I have a breaker bar and sockets and I just ordered these items...

Amazon.com: Stop & Go 1085 Deluxe Tire Repair Kit: Automotive

Amazon.com: Torin T10152 Scissor Jack - 1.5 Ton: Automotive

I also have the Tesla branded "slime" emergency repair kit that I would use the pump from to reinstall (Tesla — Tire Repair Kit). Or, and more likely, I usually always have a bicycle floor pump in the car on trips as I usually have a bicycle with me.

Cheers!
Slime kills the tire sensors, right?
i was just thinking if you thought the stuff worked, hit the road, one might not notice it (especially on the rear) until it's too late if it dumps air ... might be hard on the rim & tire, potentially. maybe i'm just over thinking it ...
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Yup. You call Tesla for a tow, or you can call AAA for a tow, or you stock up on some basic tools to fix it yourself (jack, sockets, plug kit, and pump).

I've been meaning to put together a "kit" for road trips myself. This thread got me to pull the trigger. I have a breaker bar and sockets and I just ordered these items...

Amazon.com: Stop & Go 1085 Deluxe Tire Repair Kit: Automotive

Amazon.com: Torin T10152 Scissor Jack - 1.5 Ton: Automotive

I also have the Tesla branded "slime" emergency repair kit that I would use the pump from to reinstall (Tesla — Tire Repair Kit). Or, and more likely, I usually always have a bicycle floor pump in the car on trips as I usually have a bicycle with me.

Cheers!

Can I use this tire repair kit if I have the tires with the sound deadening in it?
 
Slime kills the tire sensors, right?
i was just thinking if you thought the stuff worked, hit the road, one might not notice it (especially on the rear) until it's too late if it dumps air ... might be hard on the rim & tire, potentially. maybe i'm just over thinking it ...
.
I've heard conflicting reports on this. I can see how it would. That stuff is pretty nasty if it's anything like the latex sealant I use in my mountain bike tires. The slime kits are really meant to be a last line of defense. Which is why I've added the other items to my flat kit and I only plan to use the air compressor part of the slime kit.
 
I had the same problem. The tire could not be repaired. It happened in a town 35 miles from home on a Friday evening. Nearest Tesla repair facility 120 miles away. I had to leave my car and get a ride home. Tesla came with a new tire on Monday. So, I still have my original question: If the Tesla repair facility is hundreds of miles away and my tire cannot be repaired I will need to have a new tire put by the nearest tire shop. From what I have read, tire shops rarely carry the tires that are on the Model X. Have any of you had a different tire mounted in order to continue your trip?
 
The tire specs are in the manual. In an emergency like that I wouldn't care who made the tire as long as it met the specs and was close in size. I wouldn't worry too much about matching the size exactly but get it close. The reason I wouldn't worry too much is that Tesla's have open diffs front and rear. On my old Subaru you couldn't have two tires (or even one really) that differed by more than 1/4 inch in diameter or so on for more than a few miles without possible damaging the center differential. There are tire size calculators online that will tell you how one tire compares to another in regards to circumference.

I should add that I haven't seen or read any cautions regarding different tire sizes on the same axle. If there are please correct me!
 
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The tire specs are in the manual. In an emergency like that I wouldn't care who made the tire as long as it met the specs and was close in size. I wouldn't worry too much about matching the size exactly but get it close. The reason I wouldn't worry too much is that Tesla's have open diffs front and rear. On my old Subaru you couldn't have two tires (or even one really) that differed by more than 1/4 inch in diameter or so on for more than a few miles without possible damaging the center differential. There are tire size calculators online that will tell you how one tire compares to another in regards to circumference.

I should add that I haven't seen or read any cautions regarding different tire sizes on the same axle. If there are please correct me!
Thank you.
Volker