Won't be a problem when they get the control app for your phone. I can lock/unlock my Volt from my phone. (Or call OnStar which I would like to see offered on the S)
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Will the Model S/X have a spare tire & if not, how is that ok?
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Won't be a problem when they get the control app for your phone. I can lock/unlock my Volt from my phone. (Or call OnStar which I would like to see offered on the S)
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
This is just a 12V compressor to re-inflate the tire. No indication how you would make the tire lose pressure in the first place
Yes, looks like it. Got one such from a local Walgreen's for ~$20.
But it has a Tesla sticker on it...that made my Gym bag worth $5K
I can't tell from the picture if it's more like this kit, which also squirts the sealant goop in.
Either way, I'd still hope for this to be included with the car, and ideally designed so that it stores away nicely in a little cubby. My first SLK had something similar, with goop, compressor and little white gloves to protect my delicate hands that was all in a styrene insert that lived where a donut would otherwise go.
I can't tell from the picture if it's more like this kit, which also squirts the sealant goop in.
Either way, I'd still hope for this to be included with the car, and ideally designed so that it stores away nicely in a little cubby. My first SLK had something similar, with goop, compressor and little white gloves to protect my delicate hands
that was all in a styrene insert that lived where a donut would otherwise go.
Well they end up 78% Nitrogen filled! :smile:
Nitrogen is a scam. The only thing it does it keep water out of your tires.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/09/self-inflating-tires/
here is one solution we might see in the future ...
here is one solution we might see in the future ...
ModelS1079
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dmetcalf
S258
AAA in FL is almost always a flatbed and can be requested at no extra charge. I did have to wait an extra 30 min for one once.
Since I already scuffed up (minor) one of my wheels, instead of spending $125 to repair it is there any value in getting a 5th rim and tire to replace the scratched one and keeping the old one in the garage as a spare? I realize I wouldn't have it with me for a flat but I'd just get towed to my house and then change the tire there. I could also maybe fit it in the frunk if I deflated the tire but I'd have to see if it fit.
William13
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Dsm363, I would buy the extra rim and wheel if it is scuffed up enough to bother you in another week or two. I have also been considering the tiny spare idea that car makers have used for years as a spare. It would involve an 18 or 19 inch rim with a very very low profile tire to be able to fit in the frunk. One would need to drive very slowly also until you got the full sized tire fixed.
That being said it is likely that I will do nothing except the can of fix a flat and need to replace the TPMS if used. I will have a set of four out of season tires in my garage to choose from.
That being said it is likely that I will do nothing except the can of fix a flat and need to replace the TPMS if used. I will have a set of four out of season tires in my garage to choose from.
dmetcalf
S258
I had to take AAA Plus since I am 205 miles from Dania service center and will still be over 125 mi from Tampa service center once opened next year. Need at least 100 mi to get towed to home from most places in Orlando.
JakeP
S P4996 ==> P02547
The can of goo should have come with the Tesla Logo air pump...did you already receive the air pump kit? I have a similar kit from Continental Tire, it includes the can of goo.
Thanks. I see from the description now that you mentioned it that it was supposed to come with a can of sealant. I don't think mine did so will e-mail Tesla.
Tire Repair Kit - Model S Tesla Motors
