Tire Problems of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 12 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Tesla Model 3


Recently reported Tire problems of Tesla Model 3

The Tire problem

1. The component that failed is the load index rating and both inner and outer sidewalls of the tire. Yes, the tires are available for inspection, they are off the car and stored in my garage. 2. I believe the safety of others and my self were at risk, I went for a tire rotation and saw the damage   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

In November both rear tires shredded, while driving. The metal belts became exposed. Tesla replaced the tires, claimed there was no other problem. The tires had been appropriately pressurized during the entire life of the tires. Mileage 9800.   Read details...

The Tire Bubble problem

Brand new vehicle with 2 tires having side wall bubbles. No rough driving . Seems to be an inner tire problem. Maybe a defect . Continental brand tires.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

I have a 2019 Tesla Model 3 with premium wheel upgrade and the continental pro contact RX tires put on by Tesla are clearly defective. The car has 7k some miles on it and the tire blew out randomly. There was no impact/crash of any kind, we were going approx 30 miles per hour on a paved road and   Read details...




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