Tire Bulge problems of the 2018 Tesla Model X

Two problems related to tire bulge have been reported for the 2018 Tesla Model X. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Bulge problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2018

Defective tire: on 2018 Tesla Model X - 4201 miles, 4 months old rear tire: continental cross contact lx sport csi - 275 /45 r20 110v xl bsw te car reported loss in tire pressure, took it to costco for air refill, technician discovered tire had a bulge in it side wall. Refer to image attached. Tire or rim shows no sign of side wall hit or impact. This is a defective tire, would like Tesla and continental to investigate and replace. Thank you.

2 Tire Bulge problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2018

Defective tire: on 2018 Tesla Model X - 4201 miles, 4 months old rear tire: continental cross contact lx sport csi - 275 /45 r20 110v xl bsw te car reported loss in tire pressure, took it to costco for air refill, technician discovered tire had a bulge in it side wall. Refer to image attached. Tire or rim shows no sign of side wall hit or impact. This is a defective tire, would like Tesla and continental to investigate and replace.


Other Tire related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model X

Tire Bulge problems
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Tire problems
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