Tesla Model S waffling - Page 111

JST · 02-07-2015, 05:27 PM

Breakin' the law...

John V · 02-07-2015, 05:36 PM

I parked the 2500HD in a "low emissions vehicle only" spot at my orthopedic surgeon's office after my last knee surgery.

It's lower emissions than SOMETHING, certainly.

ZBB · 02-10-2015, 12:12 PM

So... As I mentioned in the Mustang thread, the Tesla is in the shop today for a tire rotation. They just called, and the tread depth is now 3/32 all around, so its time to replace the tires.

Any thoughts on what to get?

The car came with Goodyear Eagle RS-A2s, which are high perf all season. I'm guessing its been discontinued though -- not avail at either Costco or Discount Tire. But Tire Rack has them for $115 each right now ($99 off...). Even with shipping ($22) and mount/balance (Tire rack is quoting $15-25 at local shops), a new set would be just over $600. Tesla is quoting $930 if they do it...

The other OEM tire option is Michelin Primacy MXM4, which is a low rolling resistance tire -- so would give about a 3% range increase. But they are $269/tire at both Discount and Tire Rack. So ~$1150 installed (plus tax). 3% extra range isn't worth double the cost though...

Any other thoughts / recommendations?

JST · 02-10-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBB

So... As I mentioned in the Mustang thread, the Tesla is in the shop today for a tire rotation. They just called, and the tread depth is now 3/32 all around, so its time to replace the tires.

Any thoughts on what to get?

The car came with Goodyear Eagle RS-A2s, which are high perf all season. I'm guessing its been discontinued though -- not avail at either Costco or Discount Tire. But Tire Rack has them for $115 each right now ($99 off...). Even with shipping ($22) and mount/balance (Tire rack is quoting $15-25 at local shops), a new set would be just over $600. Tesla is quoting $930 if they do it...

The other OEM tire option is Michelin Primacy MXM4, which is a low rolling resistance tire -- so would give about a 3% range increase. But they are $269/tire at both Discount and Tire Rack. So ~$1150 installed (plus tax). 3% extra range isn't worth double the cost though...

Any other thoughts / recommendations?

Do you need all seasons in AZ?

ZBB · 02-10-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Do you need all seasons in AZ?

It isn't always summer here...

bren · 02-10-2015, 12:30 PM

Might as well take advantage of the deep discount if you were happy with the OE tire. Assuming what TR has is the same spec for weight, speed, etc.

dan · 02-10-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBB

It isn't always summer here...

is there a reason you'd need all-seasons though? I've run summer high performance year round in Texas

ZBB · 02-10-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Might as well take advantage of the deep discount if you were happy with the OE tire. Assuming what TR has is the same spec for weight, speed, etc.

That was kind of my thought... And its the same exact tire...

As for summer vs all season... The car came with all season and I don't really see a need to change...

JST · 02-10-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBB

That was kind of my thought... And its the same exact tire...

As for summer vs all season... The car came with all season and I don't really see a need to change...

I have the Michelins and like them, but I'd be hard pressed to pay double for them if you are reasonably happy with the Goodyears.

ZBB · 02-13-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

I have the Michelins and like them, but I'd be hard pressed to pay double for them if you are reasonably happy with the Goodyears.

I ordered the goodyears... they arrived at the installer today -- having them put on one day next week.

I've had no issues with them, so couldn't pass up the discount.

I likely would have gone for the Michelins if the cost difference was ~$30 a tire instead of ~$130 per tire. Maybe next time...

02-10-2015, 12:12 PM	#1103
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	So... As I mentioned in the Mustang thread, the Tesla is in the shop today for a tire rotation. They just called, and the tread depth is now 3/32 all around, so its time to replace the tires. Any thoughts on what to get? The car came with Goodyear Eagle RS-A2s, which are high perf all season. I'm guessing its been discontinued though -- not avail at either Costco or Discount Tire. But Tire Rack has them for $115 each right now ($99 off...). Even with shipping ($22) and mount/balance (Tire rack is quoting $15-25 at local shops), a new set would be just over $600. Tesla is quoting $930 if they do it... The other OEM tire option is Michelin Primacy MXM4, which is a low rolling resistance tire -- so would give about a 3% range increase. But they are $269/tire at both Discount and Tire Rack. So ~$1150 installed (plus tax). 3% extra range isn't worth double the cost though... Any other thoughts / recommendations? __________________ ZBB

02-07-2015, 05:27 PM	#1101
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,611	Breakin' the law...

02-07-2015, 05:36 PM	#1102
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I parked the 2500HD in a "low emissions vehicle only" spot at my orthopedic surgeon's office after my last knee surgery. It's lower emissions than SOMETHING, certainly.

02-10-2015, 12:30 PM	#1106
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Might as well take advantage of the deep discount if you were happy with the OE tire. Assuming what TR has is the same spec for weight, speed, etc.