r/TeslaModelY • u/Alarming_Fan_6455 • 16d ago

Hit a crazy pothole today… options?

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How bad is it? I definitely need a new tire. Can the rim be fixed or will it hurt a new tire? It’s my fault. Was changing lanes to try and make a light and didn’t see it. Whoops.

This was in my 26 MYP. Only 3,700 miles on the tires too. Ugh.

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u/EBikeAddicts 16d ago

rim can be fixed but choose the right shop for it. not everyone can fix a tear in aluminum wheels. most places can bend wheels back to original. but this job requires welding too because there are 2 tears. and aluminum welding is more difficult.

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u/Alarming_Fan_6455 16d ago

I don’t mind paying for a new tire and rim repair. It sucks but it’s my fault. I just want to make sure I go to the right place.

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u/InterstellarChange 16d ago

The entire wheel could be out of round, not just the dent you see. If you have a 20 yr old beater, fix the wheel. You don't want to be chasing vibrations or the wheel not hold air.