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Wheels and tyres
8-12 Maintenance and care
Directional tyres
WARNING: Road holding will be
seriously impaired if directional tyres
are incorrectly installed.
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Your vehicle is fitted with directional tyres.
An arrow on the tyre wall shows the
direction of rotation. These tyres must be
fitted to rotate in the direction of the
arrow when the vehicle is moving forward.
For this reason, tyres must not be
swapped from one side of the vehicle to
the other, and replacements must be fitted
with regard for axle/wheel rotation.
Replacement wheels and tyres
WARNING: For your safety, it is
recommended that only wheels and
tyres that match the original specification
are fitted to the vehicle.
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Wheel rims and tyres are matched to suit
handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Always check that replacement tyres
comply with the original specification. If
tyres other than those specified are used,
ensure that the load and speed ratings
(shown on the tyre side wall) equal or
exceed those of the original specification.
For the specification of the original wheels
and tyres fitted to the vehicle, refer to
Wheel specifications, page 10-6.
Note: Different sizes are specified for front
and rear tyres. Therefore, wheels must not
be swapped from front to rear or vice
versa.
Winter tyres and chains
For recommendations on winter tyres,
contact Tesla Motors.
Tyre chains are not recommended for use
on the Tesla Roadster unless they are
required by regulation. In regions where
chains are required by regulation, you
must contact Tesla Motors for specific
chain recommendations.
WARNING: If tyre chains are
required, use only those that are
recommended by Tesla Motors. Tyre
chains can damage the vehicle. As
described in the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, Tesla Motors is not responsible
for any consequential damage caused by
the use of tyre chains.
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