Brand new owner here (actually not-even-owner yet; I pick up my car in 2 weeks).
I am planning to buy a second set of wheels to run studded snow tires (we get a lot of snow & ice where I live).
My car is a non-Performance dual-motor AWD, long-range/extended battery Model 3.
I've done this on every (ICE) car I've owned, but being new to Teslas, I'm sure there will be some things different about it.
A few "known unknowns":
- How does TPMS work in 3rd-party wheels? Do I buy the TPMS sensors from Tesla, or will generic ones work?
- Does a Tesla service center have to install them? I've always changed over my own summer/winter wheels (and I'm familiar with at least some of the concerns about jacking up a Tesla, given the battery), but is this something I can do myself?
- Can any aftermarket 18" wheels & tires be used, or are there considerations that limit options?
Any and all wisdom for this noob would be greatly appreciated.
I am planning to buy a second set of wheels to run studded snow tires (we get a lot of snow & ice where I live).
My car is a non-Performance dual-motor AWD, long-range/extended battery Model 3.
I've done this on every (ICE) car I've owned, but being new to Teslas, I'm sure there will be some things different about it.
A few "known unknowns":
- How does TPMS work in 3rd-party wheels? Do I buy the TPMS sensors from Tesla, or will generic ones work?
- Does a Tesla service center have to install them? I've always changed over my own summer/winter wheels (and I'm familiar with at least some of the concerns about jacking up a Tesla, given the battery), but is this something I can do myself?
- Can any aftermarket 18" wheels & tires be used, or are there considerations that limit options?
Any and all wisdom for this noob would be greatly appreciated.