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

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I 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 great resolution. The tires appear fantastic, the driving is sweet, and I hope they are going to final a very long time.

As you may see from the title, nonetheless, it wasn’t 100% easy and simple. There have been points with one factor — the tire stress sensors. Proper after I drove away, I seen that the entrance proper tire confirmed very low tire stress. 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 will reset and present appropriately. I drove for about an hour and the issue endured. That didn’t work, after which on my manner again to the store, the entrance proper tire impulsively confirmed the right stress … however the again left tire stress was then far too low.

After I received again to the store, they stated the tire stress in all 4 tires was certainly appropriate and it was only a drawback 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 should have Tesla do this. I wasn’t glad with the evaluation, or a minimum of wished a second opinion, so I had him take me over to the top man. The supervisor stated that he may clear up 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 achieved this per week or two earlier than with one other Tesla. He reset the sensors and manually put them on the proper stress, it appears. All good? Properly, seemingly all good, however I seen that one factor had modified.

In the event you regarded rigorously there, or simply have hawk eyes, you may see that what as soon as stated “Really helpful Stress” now says “Personalized Stress.” I assume that what the technician did was simply manually override the tire stress goal. Is there any drawback with this? I assume not, but it surely’s be aware precisely the identical as resetting the sensors “appropriately.” (And, sure, the “colour” of my automobile adjustments considerably incessantly — 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 “Really helpful Stress” overridden and adjusted to a “Personalized Stress?”

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