Got A Flat Tire On Your Tesla Model 3 or Y? What To Do!

In this video, I go over what to do if you get a flat tire in your Tesla Model 3 or Y (or any Tesla). If you thought the video was helpful, don’t forget to comment, like, share and subscribe! Thanks for watching!
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[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

I have a "MODERN SPARE" kit in my Model Y trunk space. Keep in mind that rubber products, such as the TIRE and PUCKS are highly toxic and require a very long time ( weeks / months ) to OUTGAS before carrying in your vehicle breathing envelope.

[@Supreme2u]

Nice vid Upper but here’s a simple easy piece of advice….be PROACTIVE and not REACTIVE. I’m a former Army Airborne Soldier who recently took delivery of my 2022 Model 3 LR about three weeks ago and love it so far. The military required us to do something called PMCS (Pre-Maintenance Checks and Service) on ALL of our vehicles…by the book. This has stuck with me as a civilian because it just makes sense to inspect your vehicle BEFORE operations. When I jump in my “race ship” I pre-condition it, I walk around it quickly to do a visual, and once I enter the cabin I immediately check and make a mental note of the tire pressure. If one of them are way off, you know there might be an issue which needs to be addressed. Even if you catch a sharp object while driving, your tire isn’t gonna blow out on the spot unless a sniper hits your wheels with a 5.56/.223, a 7.62, or some other high velocity round. The point is that you need to do a visual on your tires and constantly check the pressure for them. On Day One, I placed a plug kit, a small mighty inflator, some pucks and a jack in the trunk’s “stowage” compartment so I’m good to go. I advise you ALL do the same so you don’t look like a douche stranded on the road in a Tesla…..NOT a good look for you or the brand. Drive safe, responsibly, enjoy your “race ship” and don’t be a tool just because you’ve been able to afford and be blessed with a next level performance EV. I grew up poor in Bklyn NY and lived in a homeless shelter for almost two years after my father was killed when I was 11y/o but I made it through the stress and struggles of life and pray that everyone who desires a Tesla can cop one….peace fam!

[@peternarbus2384]

What Jack do you carry?

[@DouglasJMark]

Thanks!

[@nukem384]

Glad it helped!

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

*None of these efficiency problems are resolved by deleting the spare tire!* I now carry my eSPARE tire in the back of my Model Y, taking up room and adding the weight that Tesla had deleted in order to achieve their grossly unrealistic range numbers.

[@andreamartoneny]

Why do all these Tesla KZbinrs routinely and robotically cite other car manufacturers that do not provide a spare tire? ….none of the 6 BMW’s I’ve had had spare tires But they ALL had RUN FLATS! We’ve had our Tesla Y performance 3 weeks, picked up a nail and were told we had to buy a new tire …$503. later, I am furious. Run Flats are Safe, and often can be patched ….we drove w a patched run flat for thousands of miles on our big X5. Outrageous that Tesla doesn’t provide run flat tires!

[@MidNiteR32]

Tesla solution if you get a flat: Good Luck!

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

LOCAL TESLA SERVICE CENTER CAN BE 100s OF MILES AWAY ! And they do not prioritize travellers who get stranded. It could take a week to get an appointment at a Tesla service center, and Tesla doesn't give a shit about you.

[@pvon128]

Traditionally when we've had a flat, we pull out the little scissor jack and jack up the car. I tried to do this with one I modified to lift a Tesla. Due to the weight of the car is was almost impossible. You really need a floor jack which is not something we drive around with. If you are out of cell service the tire plug may be your only choice.

[@nukem384]

I think nowadays with all these cars that don't have spares, usually calling a tow truck is the easiest way without having to carry a bunch of gear. I think for the most part, assuming you'll be in cell service should be standard. Yeah, a plug will work if it's in the meat of the tire though.

[@2._-1.-_]

I got the Harbor Freight aluminum $99 jack on sale recently for around $70. 33 lbs. It fits in the storage (model Y) under the back still in the box. Full size tire takes up most of the back area but the piece of mind id worth it to me. I think full size tire,wheel and jack is still under 100 lb. I'm guessing about 75 lbs.

[@chillyourself5208]

@@nukem384 A jack and tire iron is not a bunch of gear.

[@coffeeder]

any recommend on a spare dummy tire for my 19 inch model 3?

[@nukem384]

Sorry not off the top of my head. You'd have to research that one yourself.

[@danpaul4975]

I'm in the process of finding a spare because it's genuinely ridiculous that they don't supply them, doesn't matter what the other brands do. It's not easy to inflate a tyre with a hole in it. Having a spare means I'd be back on the road in 10 minutes rather than waiting for someone in a tow truck who knows nothing about Teslas to take 2 hours to find me

[@nukem384]

Very true if you're willing to carry it around with you. I used to do that with my ICE cars on road trips so I could have a full size tire with me at all times.

[@mshell1959]

I just watched a video by the Frugal tesla guy about Modern spare for Tesla.

[@2._-1.-_]

Agreed. I have a full size spare and aluminum floor jack in my model Y. Torque wrench set to spec with the right size Socket. Don't forget to buy the hockey puck things to lift the car.

[@2._-1.-_]

I've got plugs and small compressor in my model Y but It's not always doable. I live in a fairly rural area so a spare is a must for me. Got a very nice Tesla wheel off Ebay and Harbor Freights 33LB aluminum jack. The jack fits in the storage area in the back (still in the box). You're right about the full size spare taking most of the back but I drive alone 99% of the time. Guess I'm old school but I want to be able to put a spare on and get going without needed to wait for help. My nearest Service Center is in another state over 100 miles away.

[@nukem384]

Yeah I mean if you don't need the space most of the time, then it works for you. So it's all good there. Better to be safe than sorry for your situation.

[@2._-1.-_]

@@nukem384Appreciate the response and I forgot to thank you for the video. I'm sure it's helped many. Take care!

[@rafaelmartinez3151]

Any tips on how to Jack up the car with a flat tire now that the car is so much lower? A low profile Jack may not work.

[@nukem384]

You should still be able to get a regular jack under there. If not, I would go for one of the chassis parts and lift from there. Just make sure you also put a jack stand under there.

[@sshah9]

I’ve never had a flat in any other car with over 16 years of driving. With my Model Y, I had 4 in less than 2 years. So it’s a bad combination and a utter waste of time.

[@Singh-mt2ex]

Why is that?

[@Blue-fn8li]

I vote for a run flat tire.

[@h.h.1266]

Can we use fix-a-flat? That injectable spray thingy? I’m planning on taking a long road trip and am afraid to get a flat. Wanted to see if that’s a good option for Tesla cars (given they weigh a hell of a lot).

[@nukem384]

You can. Personally I don't like using that stuff because it just makes a mess within your rim. But since the car doesn't have a full size space and you could be out in the middle of nowhere with no shop close by, that might have to do. Use at your own risk.

[@peternarbus2384]

I think fix a felt may not work, because electric car titles have a foam piece on the inside on the trade wall to reduce road noise. It might interfere with fix a flat.

[@Jzak25]

GOOD TO KNOW!

[@nukem384]

Knowledge is power :D

[@Justsomeguy1015]

Yes theres alot of cars that do not come with spares but they have run flat tires so you do not get stranded.

[@nukem384]

Pros and cons. I suppose that's a risk you take when buying a Tesla or other cars without spares or run flats.

[@Deetroiter]

My Subaru has a spare but my model 3 didn’t come with anything, not even a can of fix a flat. Would be nice if they included that instead of having to buy their air compressor that comes with it

[@nukem384]

Yeah, would've been nice. I'm sure they have their reasons for omitting it

[@colinpovey7923]

Problem with fix-a-flat is that it ruins the air pressure monitor inside the wheel.

[@wernerswanepoel5898]

What about the fome rubber strip inside the tesla rtres ?

[@nukem384]

What about it? If I had the chance, I'd get rid of it. Just makes things more complicated and doesn't really quiet the car.

[@sarcasmmuch8905]

Buy the 414$ spare and load up the crash projectile into the trunk,Thought about buying run flats when tire replacement time rolls around

[@nukem384]

Haha, yeah I'd rather not have a spare taking up most of my trunk space anyway. Run flats would work, but they are a bit pricey aren't they?

[@craiggraham9061]

Are run flats heavier (more power consumption) due to there construction?

[@2Truth2you]

@@craiggraham9061 Heavier and much more expensive.

[@sds6303]

What about roadside services like AAA? Or does Tesla have their own roadside service especially if the car needs to be towed for whatever reason

[@nukem384]

Nope, you can use any service you want. Just make sure they tow the car properly.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

@@nukem384 TOW???? now you are turning a 10 minute tire change into a real miserable and expensive goat fk !

[@brindersahota6141]

It's ok if Tesla doesn't want to provide a spare tire but they didn't build room for spare tire like other cars, that's very bad idea

[@colinpovey2904]

My car, 15 years old, does have a spare, never used it. My wife's car, 8 years old, has needed one once. Her car has no spare, nor a place for one.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

I have not needed my spare tire since the mid 1980s. But I now have a MODERN SPARE for my model Y because few auto repair facilities will touch a Tesla from what I have seen.

[@engineerjay420]

For those willing and able to change their own flat tire with a spare below are the specs and info you will need to know: Model 3 Spare Tire- T135/80R18 with 5X114.3mm PCD Bolt Pattern and 64.1mm center hole. Perfect match to Spare Tire of Genesis 2015-2019 must be the 18x4 rim.

[@nukem384]

Thanks for the info

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

MODERN SPARE is more compact to carry, and is not mileage or speed limited like typical "temporary" solutions. The MODERN SPARE is a real tire, capable of carrying the weight of your vehicle at speed.

[@Bleu-RosePack]

Bro having a spare is definitely lighter than having a passenger.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

On the local beltway near my home, the ONLY cars I typically see at the side of the road are TESLAS! In my city, I cannot find even ONE tire shop that will jack up a Tesla, and my guess is that very few auto repair facilities will touch it. Maybe this is a "conspiracy" of sort, I don't know. But if you are on a road trip and pick up a nail, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN as far as I can tell. Tesla does not prioritize you for immediate repairs at their service centers _< as far as I know... and I don't know because there is NO ONE at Tesla who ever answers a phone call and their service centers are very sparse anyways >._ If you are on a one week road trip and get a flat tire, you can throw your trip into the trash basket unless you are either VERY LUCKY or VERY PREPARED and SELF SUFFICIENT. What a goat rope! ( My local AAA auto repair facility says that they can't lift a Tesla, to which I said: _"Absurd! I can jack it myself in my driveway!"_

[@ede4345]

So after watching your video it seems buying a spare tire is probably the best option. Can you post up some spare tires that can fit my 2021 model 3 so I can go find it at a junk yard .

[@nukem384]

If you're going to find some spare, it's always a good idea to get the same size rim and tire.

[@MrQuay03]

You also need a strong ass jack to lift the car to change the spare

[@gordonwhitlock9697]

Check if tyre plugs are legal in your country/state. They are definitely illegal to use on road going vehicles in NZ-they are able to be purchased for off-road use only.

[@colinpovey2904]

Many of the people in the US consider a tire plug a temporary repair, enough to get the car to a tire dealer for a repair.

[@rusty728]

Illegal in Canada too

[@XiaoxinLu]

The loaner wheel seems like the ideal option. Hope I’ll never need it 🤞🏼

[@nukem384]

Yeah. It is a really convenient option if they have it in your area. But of course, hope you never need it :D

[@Aldovargas87]

Didn’t you use to make videos about Subaru wrx’s way back when? I feel like I’ve seen your videos back in like 2008-09 ish when I also had a subie.

[@nukem384]

Good memory! I did! Had a hawkeye STi back then. The videos are still on this channel, if you were to dig REAL far back. Thanks for watching for so long!

[@Aldovargas87]

@@nukem384 ahh yeah I now own a model 3 and stumbled upon this video

[@nukem384]

@@Aldovargas87 Noice noice noice! Model 3 is a great car! Loving mine!

[@alex-650]

Thanks for the new intro, was getting tired of the garage exit.. lol. You show Autolead 1:54 air compressor, but have a different brand in the description, why not the Autolead C2 instead?

[@nukem384]

Haha, yeah it was time for a change. How'd you like the new intro? Yeah, unfortunately, Autlead doesn't make that model that I have anymore. The one I linked is also a good air compressor with a high rating. But yeah, you could go with the C2 as well.

[@alex-650]

@@nukem384 Looks good, I like the angles and viewpoints in the intro, the "A" reflection on the hood 0:17 is a little distracting ..

[@nukem384]

@@alex-650 Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes it doesn't pay to have a clean, shiny car lol. Maybe I'll have to redo that shot next I wash the car.

[@alex-650]

@@nukem384 ok I got the C2, hopefully you get your 50 cents commission..

[@nukem384]

@@alex-650 hehe thank you!

[@colinpovey2904]

There is also an environmental component to this. Rubber is not as abundant as it used to be, so making a tire that will not likely be used, or if it is used, is only used for a few miles (until the real tire is repaired or replaced), is not wise, from an environmental point-of-view.

[@2._-1.-_]

Oh please. That's ridiculous. Ever heard of rotating tires? What's the environmental impact if every time you have a flat another vehicle has to come and rescue you. What about those tires and resources?

[@robertmclellarn6916]

What if you’re in the middle of a long road trip and have a flat in the middle of nowhere? Thx in advance!

[@nukem384]

I mean, nobody likes flat tires. Best thing you could do is get it towed to a nearby tire shop and get it replaced. Hopefully they have the tires you already have on the car.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

I was just brainstorming this for my upcoming Model Y roadtrip. Despite not having a flat tire in the past 35 years, you cannot afford to be needing typical vehicle repair services on the road because many auto repair facilities shun Teslas. I live in a city of 350k people and NO ONE in my city is willing to put my Model Y on their lift! Good luck while on the road!!!!! Sucks.

[@Emma-33]

The fact so many Tesla folks are ok with this is mind boggling

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

My sister owns a Corrolla and doesn't have a spare. So this is ubiquitous among the OEMs.

[@Canoneosmiami]

What’s the cost for that if Tesla Mobil does it ?

[@nukem384]

You'd have to ask them. Tesla seems to vary their prices on the same thing depending where you live.

[@CoachRedmon]

Run flats would be a simple solution. My wife’s Mercedes has no spare but Mercedes puts run flats on their cars.

[@nukem384]

True, if you're willing to dish for the more expensive tires.

[@CoachRedmon]

If someone can’t afford run flat tires, they can’t afford a $50k car. Lol

[@rimileitao]

I am amused at the attitude that you will be ok w/o options to fix things yourself. Ask yourself which is a better solution, changing your tire in 15-20 minutes and being on your way or waiting 1 -4 hours for a tow truck or longer w/o cell services.....get towed to a shop that is closed (after hours)....try using one of those stupid pumps on a tire that is off the rim.... jeez folks these things happen to me.... no worries now that I have bought a jack for both my RAV4 EV and Volt. I want the same option with a Tesla or any car. So for me this video tells me not how to deal with the problem, but that there are few sure solutions....

[@willsiewert987]

Totally agree How did we come as a society to be ok not having back up plans and being able to fix ourselves…wow…just wow. We can do better. Nice post.

[@caraward1766]

Too bad I live in a rural area with no mobile service and the closest service shop 70 miles away

[@guttagutta420]

It’s absolutely ludicrous, Tesla or not, that a spare is not included. They try and claim a weight reduction but how much could a spare actually weigh. I don’t want to wait 3 hrs for roadside to show up. I can literally change a tire in 5 minutes. For the prices of these cars not including a spare is asinine!

[@marks2053]

Never had a flat tire for 6 on my old car. My new model y gets a flat after 3 weeks of driving it 😂😂, not a good experience already.

[@nukem384]

Haha boooo. Just bad luck. Hopefully it'll get better.

[@colinpovey2904]

Not only does carrying a spare take up space and add weight, but you also need a jack and a tire iron, meaning even less space and more weight. In addition, you are paying for something you may never use.

[@nukem384]

Great point!

[@2Truth2you]

Then what do you do if you do have a flat tyre?

[@MsXfusion]

@@2Truth2you honestly not a damn thing Tesla roadside is basically useless just wait for a tow truck fucking sad

[@colinpovey7923]

Well, several options. You can start with just an air pump, and re-inflate the tire as needed to get you to your destination. You can use a plug kit and put a plug in the hole. Similar mushroom plug kits are also sold. You can call AAA or whatever auto club you belong to. So, there are at least 4 options. Keep in mind that about 30% of cars are no longer sold with a spare timre. @@2Truth2you

[@chillyourself5208]

Spare tire and jack weighs about 20 lbs. Big weight reduction there

[@KP-xi4bj]

Brands like Audi don't come with spare tires is because they're rolling on runflat tires.

[@galaxy23]

Would a 2-ton jack be able to lift one side of the tesla or would I need a 3-ton jack?

[@nukem384]

Depends what variant you have. But to be safe, I'd get a 3 ton.

[@mmay303303]

What about carrying and using a can of Fix-a-Flat? Then you can at least drive to a tire repair place.

[@nukem384]

You could do this. I would prefer not to because it would just make the inside of your rim a mess. What I would normally do if it was a slow leak is have a portable pump in your car (I have one). Pump the tire up enough to get you to the shop and then have it fixed.

[@sohot99]

I better to buy myself aftermarket spare tire and put it in the rear seats. 😊

[@nukem384]

Haha, that is a possibility

[@brandonsheffield9873]

If you get a flat tire while away from home, you will be out a lot of money. nearly 90% of all US vehicles have a spare, this saves time and money for the owner. Tesla's defualt mode is a huge money trap for buyers. I will never own a Tesla, much like I will never own a super car. Besides, I've had extremely good history with Ford Ranger and F-150's and they come with spare "tires" (full sized).

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

TESLA ROADSIDE has DISTANCE LIMITATIONS and they will tow you to the nearest Tesla service center which will COST YOU$$$ because they are often so far away. Maybe in the next fkn state, meanwhile you have your family sitting in the car. WHAT TO DO ???

[@jluis333]

Couldn't they have put one of those small tires and a jack in the frunk space??? I hardly ever remember to use that space because I have no engine to check anymore. How about that spray filler + 12v pump solution that comes with a lot of cars these days? At least on my bike it works...

[@nukem384]

Emergency spare I don't think will fit in the frunk. Yeah maybe they could've done the filler, but Elon is probably trying to cut costs wherever he can.

[@jluis333]

@@nukem384 ok so elon is too cheap to help fix a flat tire. bought a spray fill + 12v pump + jack + wrench + rubber plug repair kit. the small repair wheel doesn't fit in the frunk (that is for the beer cooler right?) and if you put it in the model 3 trunk no more space for your mother in law's body

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Tesla would rather we wear a 20 pound projectile with pointy, hard tools in the back of the head, should we have a collision.

[@deionle9355]

i got a flat tire today on my 23 model y i will buy a spare tire tomorrow

[@nukem384]

Nooooo. Hopefully it wasn't too much of a hassle.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

please elaborate on the logistics..... who jacked the car.... did you get it towed.... if so, where? ... cost.... etc etc....

[@jeffmccloy9978]

Your local tire shop will not work on teslas...

[@nukem384]

Tires and rims are tires and rims. Tesla's aren't special in that manner. I mean, if some mom and pop tire shop doesn't want to, that's on them. But they are just going to be losing out on business.

[@jeffmccloy9978]

@@nukem384Thanks, Im goin to costco, it will be 250 bucks cheaper for the 3 remaining new tires I need, Ive called a lot of places in my area and Costco seem to be the only ones willing to invest in the apapters to jack up my model 3.... all the local places around me are worried about puncturing the battery, its not a case of tires and rims, rather a fear of destroying the battery and being liable. If you have any better suggestions Im all hears. Thanks!

[@nukem384]

@@jeffmccloy9978 All you have to do is provide the shop with jack pads. You can make them yourself for $20 or buy on Amazon for about the same price. Link to video and Amazon below. Also good if you need the car towed, as tow truck drivers may not have jack pads either. I'd keep in the car at all times. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmnKZWqGlrmif80 Jack pads - amzn.to/2TK5qoO

[@chillyourself5208]

imagine buying a 50 thousand dollar car only to have to make some shit yourself@@nukem384

[@steveghdaye2562]

You must have spares tire It’s bad idea not to have a room in your car

[@MrBoriqua2000]

you shouldn't make excuses for a billion dollar company not given us a spare tire.

[@nukem384]

Its not an excuse. Its an explanation on why they dont. Exactly why I put in the stat about many other companies doing the same thing. Because the industry is doing away with it and it makes more sense to just get the car towed somewhere to get it fixed

[@andreamartoneny]

Tesla should provide Run Flat tires period.

[@kriscarter8397]

This is no true. All the cars have same form of spare tire!

[@kriscarter8397]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@VitaTonga]

As I’m watching this video. I’m sitting in the rain on a flat 🛞 tire on my Model 3. I’m getting rid this BS car. It’s not worth it. Been waiting for a tow truck for almost 2 hrs 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@nukem384]

Nooooo. That's unfortunate. I'm sure the tow companies are super busy in your area if it's raining. Sorry to hear

[@MsXfusion]

So basically you’re fucked if you pop a tire … thanks Tesla.

[@nukem384]

As mentioned, it's not just Tesla. There are many other brands that don't provide spares either. Guess everyone is giving the tow truck companies a bunch of business.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

@@nukem384 Yes, however, not all other OEM brands are blackballed by auto and tire repair shops!

[@ibretus]

Just because other automakers don't have a spare is no excuse for tesla not to have them. I don't buy the space and efficiency argument. If it is so sensitive to weight maybe we should drive around naked and have the autopilot stop at least 400 meters from a food shop so the driver gets some exercise to reduce weight

[@stanlipton5717]

Either this video was made by a shill for Tesla;or someone who actually believes the reasons Tesla decided nit to have a spare or run flat tires. The trunk space and mileage efficiency theory is absolutely insulting to one's intelligence. How dare you put this BS up?

[@oakinwol]

You'd be the same people complaining that teslas range isn't as good as the audi Etron or Mach-e without any reference to the fact that one was designed with a smaller battery and is carrying around 30 pounds of a tire and jack 99% of the time just for the 1% of the time you need it. If you'd be intelligent about it I bet given the option you would actually choose a model 3 you could drive farther without charging and was more efficient daily than the one with the spare tire. And if you wouldn't, 9 out of 10 people would. Half the population is female anyways and most of them aren't looking to jack up cars ever anyways, they always call someone. So yeah you're just thinking in a pretty myopic and selfish way

[@oakinwol]

How dare he? What bs? There's more bs in your statement than there is in this video. Instead of choosing wheels based on efficiency, performance, and cost they should pick run flats for all their cars? Because when you're going to buy a car you check if they either have a spare tire or run flats? No you don't. You don't make purchases decisions that way, but they're supposed to do that and shoot themselves in the foot designing a car not for the 99.9% of cases but because of the .1% of cases that impatient people can't deal with. Even with a ton of entertainment options in the car. Not to mention, as I mentioned above, 50% of drivers are female most of whom will always call someone when they have a flat, not to mention those who are older. You're saying something is bs because they not planning specifically around you and what you prefer even if it's not what most people prefer given the tradeoffs. That's real bs

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

@@stanlipton5717 you obviously are not so intelligent if you can't see the design constraints for BEVs which would prohibit carrying a spare tire under the car. Maybe better to carry it on roof racks.

[@TC-dp3vv]

Please, don’t plug a tire, it damages it

[@nukem384]

Definitely not the first choice. Patch is always a better solution.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

You are right. I'd rather have my car towed to the nearest Tesla service center costing me days, or weeks and THOUSANDS$ in the event I pick up a nail on a road trip. And after all of that, I'd still need to resolve my lack of spare tire issue anyways!!!

[@chillyourself5208]

cant change flat and cant drive in the real cold, a joke of a car.

[@rambohess5211]

Tesla is fucking goofy for not coming with a spare

[@gerardkinneen7252]

Tesla started the “trend” of no spare tire.

[@gerardkinneen7252]

1:46 this doesn’t happen to people