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I just lately had the tires on my Tesla Mannequin 3 modified. As I wrote, I had a third-party tire store do the job this time as a substitute of Tesla, who I used the primary time I needed to change my tires, since that was less expensive (about $600 cheaper).
So far as I can inform, it was a superb determination. The tires appear positive, the driving is nice, and I hope they may final a very long time.
As you’ll be able to see from the title, nonetheless, it wasn’t 100% clean and simple. There have been points with one factor — the tire strain sensors. Proper after I drove away, I observed that the entrance proper tire confirmed very low tire strain. I headed again to the store to have them test it out. They informed me I wanted to drive round on it extra and it could reset and present accurately. I drove for about an hour and the issue endured. That didn’t work, after which on my approach again to the store, the entrance proper tire unexpectedly confirmed the right strain … however the again left tire strain was then far too low.
After I obtained again to the store, they stated the tire strain in all 4 tires was certainly appropriate and it was only a downside with the sensors. That they had me do some resets on the touchscreen and drive round some extra. It didn’t assist. Then the mechanic stated that the sensors simply wanted changed and I’d should have Tesla try this. I wasn’t glad with the evaluation, or no less than wished a second opinion, so I had him take me over to the pinnacle man. The supervisor stated that he may clear up the issue however wanted to usher in one other pc to do it. So, I wanted to return on Friday.
I introduced it again in with a bit extra hope. The supervisor had indicated he had achieved this per week or two earlier than with one other Tesla. He reset the sensors and manually put them on the proper strain, it appears. All good? Properly, seemingly all good, however I observed that one factor had modified.


For those who appeared fastidiously there, or simply have hawk eyes, you’ll be able to see that what as soon as stated “Advisable Stress” now says “Personalized Stress.” I assume that what the technician did was simply manually override the tire strain goal. Is there any downside with this? I assume not, however it’s be aware precisely the identical as resetting the sensors “accurately.” (And, sure, the “coloration” of my automotive modifications considerably often — my daughters love altering that.)
Do you readers have any extra perception on this? Have you ever had related experiences when having your tires modified from a non-Tesla tire place? Are you conscious of any issues having the “Advisable Stress” overridden and adjusted to a “Personalized Stress?”
See more articles from my long-term review of a Tesla Model 3 SR+.
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