I have a leased Model 3 AWD that over the last few weeks has developed a slow leak (2-3 psi a day) in the passenger side rear tire. All the tires have 31,000 miles left so I will be looking at new tires in the not too distant future. I've scheduled service but it's over 2 weeks out and the leak seems to be getting worse plus taking a day to go into a service center (it's 35 miles away) seems excessive for the problem. I've called around and some tire shops will look at it, some won't. The leak seems to get worse while the car is idle but not really sure.My questions are.
1. Should I just get a set of new tires though the existing tires appear to have 5-9 thousand miles left. Since the car is leased do I pay for these? If so, what brand would I be required to buy?
2. I've called around - we have several tire shops in the vicinity - to get the leak fixed. Some places don't want to mess with Teslas others are willing to look at it. I like this option as it's the quickest way for me to solve the problem (I do have a compressor but worry about the leak getting suddenly worse while driving). Any recommendations on tire chains here?
Thanks to anyone who wishes to chime in here.
1. Should I just get a set of new tires though the existing tires appear to have 5-9 thousand miles left. Since the car is leased do I pay for these? If so, what brand would I be required to buy?
2. I've called around - we have several tire shops in the vicinity - to get the leak fixed. Some places don't want to mess with Teslas others are willing to look at it. I like this option as it's the quickest way for me to solve the problem (I do have a compressor but worry about the leak getting suddenly worse while driving). Any recommendations on tire chains here?
Thanks to anyone who wishes to chime in here.