wheel bearings? noise? and aftermarket wheels

[DaBagBoy]

I have a 2020 MY Performance, after tearing through three sets of tires in the first 60,000 miles and then learning that the Michelliin "tire mileage warranty" could not be honored as the tires could not be rotated because they were different sizes. I gave up and bought after market rims in Aug -2022. Now I have 86,000 miles on the car and 26,000 on the tires.

About 30 days ago the car became noticeably louder at 30-50mph. Over the past several weeks the noise is now nearly continuous up to 80mph. Slightly quieter on gradual right turns and louder going straight or gradual left turns? I just had the shop rotate and balance the tires and the sound was unchanged.

My local tire shop stated that the noise is a "dealership" issue...I have an appointment scheduled with Tesla in the next few weeks but that lead to my 2 questions-

Are the wheel bearings covered under the drivetrain warranty up to 120,000 miles?
Will the aftermarket wheels void the warranty?

 

[fiehlsport]

Wheel bearings are part the bumper to bumper warranty (4/50k). It does sound like you have a right wheel bearing issue, since loading up the right side with a left turn causes the noise to grow louder.

Don't show up with aftermarket wheels or they will indeed try to place the blame on them. It's not worth the hassle, even if the wheels had nothing to do with the failure.

 

[DaBagBoy]

Wheel bearings are part the bumper to bumper warranty (4/50k). It does sound like you have a right wheel bearing issue, since loading up the right side with a left turn causes the noise to grow louder.

Don't show up with aftermarket wheels or they will indeed try to place the blame on them. It's not worth the hassle, even if the wheels had nothing to do with the failure.

Thanks, but if the bearings are indeeed are part of the 50,000 mile warranty it sounds like the replacement will be on my dime anyway? why even bother to change the wheels back in that case?

 

[ngng]

If you were blowing through tires there is also a chance your tires are wearing unevenling which is causing the noise. Hard to diagnose over the internet without photos or video.

 

[fiehlsport]

Thanks, but if the bearings are indeeed are part of the 50,000 mile warranty it sounds like the replacement will be on my dime anyway? why even bother to change the wheels back in that case?

True, probably nothing to lose then.

If you were blowing through tires there is also a chance your tires are wearing unevenling which is causing the noise. Hard to diagnose over the internet without photos or video.

They went through 3 sets in 60k, that's actually pretty normal for an MYP. My rear tires don't have much life left at 17,000mi right now and they are wearing nicely with no cupping/chopping of the tread.

 

[Watts_Up]

Don't show up with aftermarket wheels or they will indeed try to place the blame on them.

This remind me of this video:

TESLA VOIDS MY WARRANTY AFTER 3 MONTHS

 

[jannicknoah]

Yes, wheel bearings are typically covered under Tesla's Drive Unit Warranty, which lasts for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, your car is a 2020 model with 86,000 miles, so it's outside the original warranty coverage for wheel bearings. Generally, using aftermarket wheels does not void the entire Tesla warranty. Tesla's policy states that using aftermarket parts will only void the warranty on the specific part or component that is replaced. In this case, the aftermarket wheels wouldn't affect the drivetrain warranty that covers wheel bearings.

 

[DaBagBoy]

just to close this thread, I took it to Tesla for and they replaced the wheel bearings, actually the whole wheel hub on one side $504 out the door!

 

[Iron]

then learning that the Michelliin "tire mileage warranty" could not be honored as the tires could not be rotated because they were different sizes.

Wow.... another reason I'm happy I stuck with the 19s.

 

[ngng]

Wow.... another reason I'm happy I stuck with the 19s.

Tire warranty doesn't cover uneven tire wear, so it's not really that useful

 

[Iron]

Tire warranty doesn't cover uneven tire wear, so it's not really that useful

Yeah but that's not all a tire warranty is good for.

 

[Ruffles]

Has anyone changed a wheel bearing themselves? I'm still under warranty but run aftermarket wheels. I've started to hear * some * noise but I think it is more from worn tires (winter set is shot). If I still hear it when I put my summers wheels on (that have new pilot sports), I take it in and if them complain, do it myself.

 

[nate704]

when the wheel bearing is bad. you will hear and feel constant low rumble when you drive faster than 20-30 mph.

 

[bobkart]

M3 wheel hub R&R happens around nine minutes into this video:

Seeing a list price of $289 for the wheel hub (1044123-00-B). Not thinking that the bearing is removable/replaceable.

Parts Catalog

epc.tesla.com

 

[Iron]

Seeing a list price of $289 for the wheel hub (1044123-00-B). Not thinking that the bearing is removable/replaceable.

Every manuf uses sealed hubs these days. Been that way for decades.

 

[nate704]

Every manuf uses sealed hubs these days. Been that way for decades.

What is "sealed hub"?

 

[Iron]

What is "sealed hub"?

Basically means the wheel bearings cannot be serviced. The hub is sealed and you can't get to the bearings so when they wear out, you basically replace the one piece unit. The opposite would be serviceable wheel bearings.