Tesla Model S: Tire Care and Maintenance
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Tire Care and Maintenance
- Displaying Tire Pressures
- Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
- Replacing Tires and Wheels
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Seasonal Tire Types
- Driving in Low Temperatures
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Displaying Tire Pressures
Display tire pressures on the touchscreen by touching
Controls > Service. The pressure of each tire displays in
the visualization of your Model S, in addition to what
time your tire pressures we
Inspecting and Maintaining Tires
Regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of
distortion (bulges), foreign objects, cuts or wear.
WARNING: Do not drive Model S if a tire is
damaged, excessively worn, or inflated to
Replacing Tires and Wheels
Tires degrade over time due to the effects of ultraviolet
light, extreme temperatures, high loads, and
environmental conditions. It is recommended that tires
are replaced every six years, or sooner
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Strut - Shock Tower to Bulkhead - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Ensure that the wipers are in the off position by rotating the
end of the left-hand steering column lever towards the rear of the
vehicle.
Open the hood to the service position.
Remove both wiper arms (refer to procedure).
Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the LH
Knuckle - Suspension - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Removal
Remove rear brake dust shield (refer to procedure)
Remove nut and bolt securing toe link arm to knuckle (torque 130
Nm).
Remove nut and bolt securing integral link to knuckle (torque
130 Nm).
Remove nut and bolt securing lower control arm to knuckle
(torque 1
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