MrBadger
Badger out
I want something that I can rely on to work when you need it to work.
Foot pump.
Pump may work but leg might not...
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I want something that I can rely on to work when you need it to work.
Foot pump.
So at least they all look like a fair bet for repair rather than a tyre write off.
All fixed locally. 1st one cost me £20, second was free 'cos garage missed it with the 1st. Third one was £10 (I had an appt at Tesla and knew about slow leak so asked for a top up of air - they tried to sell me a new tyre). Haven't had the bill for today yet.
I doubt @MaDProFF would agree
Complete Lock out P3
but still don't know if he actually phoned the actual 24/7 roadside assistance team or not
I have been phoning them from the very start, on Friday, they now are suppose to be coming tomorrow.
When I picked up my Model S about 6 months ago,as we were going through the handover of keys and intro to the car I asked about spare tyre.
I said that I was a little concerned about being stranded etc so I would like to have a spare tyre please.
The manager at Milton Keynes told me this.....
“I would not bother if I were you as ,I don’t know why Tesla don’t advertise this more but, if you have a puncture and call Tesla they will be with you in no later than 45 mins to an hour ,will do a speedy swap of wheel to get you on your way and bring the repaired or changed tyre to your home”
You can buy a space saver tyre and jack from 3rd party suppliers. Unfortunately if carrying it around you will have to sacrifice boot space but that’s obvious. Few modern cars come with a spare and that’s when you realise how huge they are compared with the smaller wheels of yesteryear! It’s a real issue for people living far from town facilities.that’s fine in densely populated areas , but here in nz, where in isolated areas it’s not possible to even get a cellular signal , let alone getting a spare wheel out to help, a ( not confirmed) account I heard was for a time of 3 hours, not a safe way to solve the puncture. I have contacted Tesla but have not recieved a reply. For me this is the only thing stopping me putting in my order for Tesla 3, I’m sure its a problem that can be solved.
I'm in Oz and felt it a worthwhile (large!) expenditure to invest in a ModernSpare wheel and jack set for the same reasons. Sure, it adds weight and takes up space but on a (by Sod's law) filthy wet stormy night , who cares?that’s fine in densely populated areas , but here in nz, where in isolated areas it’s not possible to even get a cellular signal , let alone getting a spare wheel out to help, a ( not confirmed) account I heard was for a time of 3 hours, not a safe way to solve the puncture. I have contacted Tesla but have not recieved a reply. For me this is the only thing stopping me putting in my order for Tesla 3, I’m sure its a problem that can be solved.
The manager at Milton Keynes told me this.....
“I would not bother if I were you as ,I don’t know why Tesla don’t advertise this more but, if you have a puncture and call Tesla they will be with you in no later than 45 mins to an hour ,will do a speedy swap of wheel to get you on your way and bring the repaired or changed tyre to your home”
Tesla folk say a lot of things - doesn't mean they happen. IIRC it's only if your within 50miles of a service centre. Back roadside assistance with AA/RAC etc and consider owning a spare wheel/tyre even if it's kept in the garage for when you're trailered home.
I suppose the lack of spare tyre in modern cars is 'cos half of drivers wouldn't know how to change one or aren't physically capable (sexist) or may be stupid enough to do so on a motorway hard shoulder.....
You're on! - have you seen the price of fake Rolex?If you believe that, I've got a genuine Rolex to sell you for a fiver ;-)
You're on! - have you seen the price of fake Rolex?
Since the Model 3 doesn't come with a spare wheel of any kind, what do you do if you get a puncture? I assume call Tesla Roadside Assistance or AA if you have it?
Has anyone used one of these before:
AirMan ResQ Emergancy Tyre Repair Kit, with easy valve through punture repair tyre selant, Air Compressor, suitable for all car makes and models : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
And if you use it, does the tyre actually need to be completely replaced once you get to a garage or whatever? Or can the fluid be removed, tyre repaired (if possible) with no permanent damage/affect on the tyre/wheel?
Edit: Perhaps I should have read the item description above - you can wash it out to repair the tyre. Still - has anyone used/got one and are they any good?
Any chance of an Amazon link to the blue cheese wedge? I can't find it, only car ramps that come in pairs.This what you do if you get a puncture. Unless you want to wait for Tesla's vacant promise of road side service. Void if they don't have a replacement handy or its on a Sunday or if you're in the back of beyond (or France). AA is a good idea ;-)
Blue cheese wedge is not part of the Road Hero bundle but all else is. Wedges allow jack to fit under the car with a puck. Amazon is where I got mine. Wedge technology recommended by AA .View attachment 683419
Yup they come in pairs. One fits comfortably in the lower boot with all the rest of the puncture anxiety clobber. I've kept the spare under my desk in case I forget the other one on the road while making a quick get away.Any chance of an Amazon link to the blue cheese wedge? I can't find it, only car ramps that come in pairs.
Fwiw, having seen the inside of the Michelin Ps tyres with the foam strip, I can see no reason why a repair couldn't be done using a plug kit. It's literally a thin strip of foam glued to the inside of the tyre