Tesla Model S Plaid - Snow Driving Commute Review. On Summer Tires...

Tesla Model S Plaid - brand new. Snow review on stock tires. Over all, the weight of the Tesla Model S with the advanced AWD does a great job in the snow. However, do not make my mistake - USE SNOW TIRES!!!
Honestly speaking, I think Tesla is one of the best cold weather AWD vehicles on the market. If you drive less than 150 miles a day and live in extreme cold, but can keep the car plugged in at night on a 240/or Tesla charger - you are golden. Think about all the people that in extreme cold have to leave their vehicles running all night to ensure they will start.
Cold weather draw backs - the obvious, you need snow or all-weather tires. You are limited by ground clearance. Cold significantly robs range and cuts down drivability. However, on a 80% charge, even in single digits with cold, wind, snow, heat on, heated seats on, heated steering wheel on and radio playing - you can easily commute 150 miles with no issues or need to stop and charge. If you can park inside a garage out of the weather, plug in when not using - honestly no other cold weather options that is as good...
#teslaplaid #tesla #luxurycars

[@georgejungle138]

You seem like a cool dude and thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Thank u thank u. I would agree

[@abcxyz123]

ok mate imma avoid the highest heights of the Alps this month in my Tesla Model 3 RWD with summer tires xD. Thanks for the vid!

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

U may be surprised

[@luca-pk5ff]

I crossed the julierpass whit summer tires and a inch of snow. I still have ptsd and looking videos like this to cope. Also im wearing a set of ultra prepium michelin winter tires. Snow now make me sh!it my pants

[@scriptedhuman]

You should change tires ASAP: "If ambient temperatures drop to near- or below-freezing, driving or rolling a vehicle equipped with summer performance tires risks the possibility of tread compound cracking. Tread compound cracking is a permanent condition that requires the tires to be replaced. The other condition that can be caused by running summer performance tires in cold temperatures is the possibility of chipping away the edges of the tread blocks."

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Thank you, and I agree 100%

[@vikwadful]

I got stuck bad with those tires- almost lost my life. Don’t do it.

[@walkerb1734]

Just took possession of my Tesla Model S Long Range and I am treating it like a new born baby. Good for you for being able to expose your $140,000 car to some nasty elements! I’ll keep mine away from the snow and live vicariously through you.

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Hahaha.. congrats man... honeslt saying - u have the better car at a far better price that does 98% of what the plaid does - just a second slower.... but is a 3 second car really slow... crazy right.. congrats man!!

[@walkerb1734]

@@DogtrainerRidgesideK9 Thanks much! I’ve been really enjoying the car. Seeing you actually use the car like it was meant to be used is helping me get out of my OCD mental issues. Keep up the great videos!

[@DC-qd1qr]

Aaron thanks again for your latest update . We always enjoy your different updates on vehicles and there use regarding various K-9 transports. Definitely considering new Tesla. We need more charging stations in S Florida. Great Job again DC

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Thanks man. Means alot

[@thoopra]

Love your energy ! Great video

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Thank you

[@chrisjaston]

Really cool video my friend. Beautiful to see some one living in these conditions using a Plaid. Get yourself some Michelin All Season Pilot Sport 4!

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Looking into them. Agree 100%... need better tires

[@ChiefLunar]

@@DogtrainerRidgesideK9 Did you end up getting them?? I am about to buy them for my Model 3 Performance, so I can go on ski trips and not worry about driving on snow/ice

[@joaquinc.9913]

I watch for the commentary 😂

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

👊👊👊🙌

[@toosmart4you999]

I drive on summer tire too

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

We are both crazy

[@toosmart4you999]

@@DogtrainerRidgesideK9 I know man I got stuck with my model s plaid lol I got help from the local department nearby

[@chrish6407]

One quick question I heard the summer tires can get cracks in low temps, how are your tires holding up so far? Do you see cracks?

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Have heard the same. I haven't seen anything

[@chrish6407]

@@DogtrainerRidgesideK9 thanks for sharing :) hope will see your review video on those tires after the winter is over

[@rudyyyxu]

@@DogtrainerRidgesideK9 for the compound on the pilot sport 4s to crack the temp needs to be well below freezing

[@angelxterminator]

Oof idk if I'd do it on the summer tires. I got a set of sottozeros for mine and man is it fun in the snow now!

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

what is the exact size you got? You happy with everything on them?

[@angelxterminator]

@Ridgeside K9, LLC. Modern Dog Training 255 40r19 front, 285 rear. We're obviously limited with winter selection in these massive sizes but these are amazing. Does things my sq5 wirh snows cant. More road noise on clean dry roads though.

[@nieznanyx]

I thought the arachnid wheels were wrapped in michelin pilot 4 sports all season tires no? or are they pilot 4 S summer tires only?

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Honestly don't know. But they have absolutely no traction

[@segfault31]

Did your Plaid come with the Michelin Pilot sport 4S ?

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Yes.

[@vanlaar2655]

What's your average range loss in those temperatures? Thanks

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

I can say this. In normal weather it takes 7 to 9% to get to work. In cold weather - often 20%. So in my case - it's noticeable. But even in single digits I can go 70 mile round trip. Heater blasting, radio blasting, am in not worried in the least. Always home with 50% to spare

[@isabels2793]

I want try with my Tesla mold x

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Get on it

[@Tworth23]

Great video. But what on earth does a “working man” do to afford a plaid? Loo

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

I work 24/7

[@erickwardwell962]

He works....

[@isabels2793]

who else wants to try

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

👊👊👊.. yaas

[@michaelmuller5489]

awful car

[@DogtrainerRidgesideK9]

Thats cool, tell us more. why is it awful.

[@erickwardwell962]

Commented by an awful person.