Tesla Mannequin 3 Tire Strain Sensors Messed Up With New Non-Tesla Tires

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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 very good choice. The tires appear wonderful, the driving is sweet, and I hope they are going to final a very long time.

As you possibly can see from the title, nonetheless, it wasn’t 100% easy and simple. There have been points with one factor — the tire strain sensors. Proper after I drove away, I seen that the entrance proper tire confirmed very low tire strain. I headed again to the store to have them test it out. They advised 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 persevered. That didn’t work, after which on my means again to the store, the entrance proper tire swiftly confirmed the right strain … however the again left tire strain was then far too low.

Once I acquired 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 must have Tesla try this. I wasn’t happy with the evaluation, or not less than wished a second opinion, so I had him take me over to the top man. The supervisor stated that he may resolve the issue however wanted to herald 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 finished this every 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? Effectively, seemingly all good, however I seen that one factor had modified.

In case you seemed fastidiously there, or simply have hawk eyes, you possibly can see that what as soon as stated “Beneficial Strain” now says “Personalized Strain.” I assume that what the technician did was simply manually override the tire strain goal. Is there any downside with this? I assume not, nevertheless it’s observe precisely the identical as resetting the sensors “accurately.” (And, sure, the “colour” of my automotive adjustments considerably regularly — 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 “Beneficial Strain” overridden and adjusted to a “Personalized Strain?”

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