Looking at the description of Tesla's roadside assistance program, it doesn't read like Teslas come with a spare tire.
Can any current S or X owners confirm the situation? Are run-flats standard or at least a factory option?
I didn't see anything on model S ordering page to clarify.
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This is not new. More and more companies are just leaving the spare tire out. It cuts costs for them, creates more cargo space, and it reduces the car's weight, which albeit minutely, helps with MPG.
Besides most people never even bother to check the tire pressure of their spare and a spare with no air, is not a spare.........
Just buy Tesla's air pump/fix-a-flat kit for $50 and call it good.
I had a Saturn VUE hybrid that had just that - an airpump that plugs into the cigarette lighter. The theory was most flats are a slow leak, anything bigger would require a call. So there is less weight to lug around (spare). For me they were right.
How long can you drive on a punctured tire fixed with fix-a-flat? I assume not very long?
Will tesla sell me a spare or can I buy a non-tesla spare to carry around with me? Dont care if it doesnt have a pressure sensor.
Also, what hours/days are Tesla repair shops/vans open?
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My summary in case others interested:
Mixed views on fix-a-flat slime kits- Probably not worth it to rely on for anything other than most simple flats.
Yes tesla will sell you a full size spare, although expensive. Other cheaper options exist. frunk probably wont fit full size tire.
Service centers hours near me 7am-7am 5 days a week, holidays likely off.
So really, overall, no better or worse than normal car company selling cars without spares.
My summary in case others interested:
Mixed views on fix-a-flat slime kits- Probably not worth it to rely on for anything other than most simple flats.
Yes tesla will sell you a full size spare, although expensive. Other cheaper options exist. frunk probably wont fit full size tire.
Service centers hours near me 7am-7am 5 days a week, holidays likely off.
So really, overall, no better or worse than normal car company selling cars without spares.
No run-flats? Really? Current owner thoughts?
In both the Model X and Model S forums it was Roamer that championed the need for a spare tire kit most stridently...
Spare tire option for Model X
Submitted by [email protected] USA on April 14, 2014
https://forums.tesla.com/forum/forums/spare-tire-option-model-x
I'm keeping my mind open
Though in two instances, damage to the sidewall required replacing the tire, and in one instance (on Monday, actually) the damage caused an immediate blowout and the run flat did me no good at all.
So with 12 years of run-flats at about one flat a year, they've been useful more than 80% of the time
On another car I once used a fix-a-flat goo pump when I got a puncture. The can was nearly 20 years old but it still worked and got me to where I needed to go. However if you rip the side wall of a tyre you're screwed.
I'm not sure I could go without all four of those things. I guess soda and bread would be the easiest, I only drink occasionally anyway so I'm sure that's ok ....
And, lol to your second sentence.