[jdfphoto]

Much like @GDN states, Discount Tire has become my tire shop of choice. No issue with Teslas, no issue with jacking pucks, no issue with foam. I caught a brad (finishing nail) in the tread of one tire, an original OEM Michelin. They dismounted the tire, cut the foam, applied the patch, glued the foam back, re-mounted, re-checked pressure (I run 42psi, 3psi under the 45psi specified on the door jamb sticker), cost $0.

I also carry a tire plug repair kit, and inflator with me but if I’m being honest I’d likely never use it except under the best of conditions (good weather, safe place to pull out of traffic, good weather, daytime, good weather, safe area, good weather, probably front tires only for access to the offending puncture, and certainly only in good weather). I don’t/won’t carry a jack with me so the plug would have to go where I can see, reach, and repair it. Much harder to do on the rears since they don’t turn out.

Lastly, on long trips I borrow an 18” Model 3 full-size wheel and tire from our local Tesla owners group and carry it with me. In situations that don’t meet my plugging criteria above, I’ll have AAA come out and change the tire.

Much like @GDN states, Discount Tire has become my tire shop of choice. No issue with Teslas, no issue with jacking pucks, no issue with foam. I caught a brad (finishing nail) in the tread of one tire, an original OEM Michelin. They dismounted the tire, cut the foam, applied the patch, glued the foam back, re-mounted, re-checked pressure (I run 42psi, 3psi under the 45psi specified on the door jamb sticker), cost $0.

I also carry a tire plug repair kit, and inflator with me but if I’m being honest I’d likely never use it except under the best of conditions (good weather, safe place to pull out of traffic, good weather, daytime, good weather, safe area, good weather, probably front tires only for access to the offending puncture, and certainly only in good weather). I don’t/won’t carry a jack with me so the plug would have to go where I can see, reach, and repair it. Much harder to do on the rears since they don’t turn out.

Lastly, on long trips I borrow an 18” Model 3 full-size wheel and tire from our local Tesla owners group and carry it with me. In situations that don’t meet my plugging criteria above, I’ll have AAA come out and change the tire.

I agree. Discount Tire did the same for me. I had a nail in one of my tires and took it to two different tire shops. One said “those type of tires can’t be fixed”. The other said “we don’t work on Teslas”. I took them took it to Discount Tire and they removed the wheel, removed a piece of foam and plugged and patched the tire. They then glued back the foam and remounted the tire. It took about 30 minutes. When I asked how much they said “NO CHARGE”. They made a loyal customer of me that day. When my tires need replacing I will go to Discount Tire.

 

[Klaus-rf]

When I asked how much they said “NO CHARGE”. They made a loyal customer of me that day. When my tires need replacing I will go to Discount Tire.

Yes, no charge for flat repairs and free pressure adjustments! Great company to deal with.

 

[m3t00]

mileage said rotate wheels. service came out, checked tread depth and didn't need swapped. $0.0

 

[slodwig37]

I called the service department and took my Model 3 in. Without even looking at the nail, they said I had to buy a new tire. What a rip-off, Mr. Musk!

 

[GDN]

I called the service department and took my Model 3 in. Without even looking at the nail, they said I had to buy a new tire. What a rip-off, Mr. Musk!

Sadly, they are just like most all other car dealerships. They don't like to work with tires, there are dedicated shops for that. Likely 50 or more threads on this site alone about tires. Tesla is the LAST place I would want to do anything with my tires. They are just telling you they don't want to deal with it for that price. They would rather focus on Tesla things that you can't get fixed other places.

It is not a rip off, you can compare other sites to have the problem fixed and you might find someone cheaper. Or you might find another expert that says your tire needs to be replaced due to a nail. Free world - check out Discount Tires. Pretty good people.

 

[rick_897]

I had a good experience with Les Schwab. Repaired the 20" on my M3P no charge and on my way. I did hear one tech ask the guy fixing my tire, he said first Tesla he has seen where they could fix the tire. A can of flat fix and a compressor got me to the tire shop.

 

[arichardson]

Can I have the number I have a flat as well

 

[zroger73]

One of the top places for flats on Tesla's and tires with foam is Discount Tire if you have them in your area.

I've had flats on my Model Y patched at both Discount Tire and Mavis Tire & Brake at no cost. The employee at Mavis struggled to remove the glue that held the foam in place over the area he needed to patch. I can see why some places refuse to repair foam-lined tires.

 

[zroger73]

While we're talking about plugging tires, I have a small air compressor with alligator clips. Do I need to change those over to the old cigarette adapter?
Is there a place to even use the alligator clips?

Your Model Y's 16V Li-ion "low voltage" battery doesn't have accessible terminals for this purpose.

Before I bought a Tesla, I carried a Viair 88P compressor (alligator clips).

After buying a Tesla, I sold the 88P and purchased an 85P (plugs in to power outlet).

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