1. Introduction
There could be many reasons that car need wheel alignment. Some of reasons could be regular maintenance, car hit the curve, accident, suspension part replacement, car pulling at right or left side, inner or outer edge could be wearing faster than other edge, vibration etc.
1.1 What could be the common signs that your Tesla Car need wheel alignment?
- Off-Center Steering Wheel
- Vibration or Steering Wheel Wobbling
- Uneven Tire Wear (Rear tire tread depth too low)
- Unusual Tire Noises
- Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) Warning Lights (Lane Departure Avoidance feature unavailable, cruise control disabled etc.)
1.2 How often should Tesla Car need wheel alignment?
It is recommended to do at every 6,000 to 10,000 miles (10,000 to 16,000 km) or 6 - 12 months, whichever comes first. However, frequency could vary depend on another factors (driving habits, road conditions, unusual tire wear pattern etc.)
1.3 Benefits of doing Wheel Alignment
It helps
- to maintain tire tread wear pattern
- to maximizes tire life
- Driving performance
1.5 Where should I perform wheel alignment
It is important to do wheel alignment from shop who has knowledge about Tesla cars. If it will not perform in correct way. There could be chances that car will display couple of fault/alert codes (Traction control, ABS, Regenerative braking, Stability control disabled etc.).
2. How much cost Tesla Wheel Alignment
2.1 Cost in Authorised Service Center
Wheel alignment and rebalance 4 tires could cost around 415 dollars at Tesla Service Center.
2.2. Cost in Independent Workshop
It could vary depend on Type of Workshop, City/Region/Country etc. If you are looking for best affordable workshop. Please have a look in our Workshop Locator or contact us.
3. How to do Tesla Wheel Alignment
How to Check & Adjust Four Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment Technical Data
3.1 Clear Offset
Enable Service Mode
Chassis > Alignment & Tires > Clear Offset - Run
Might need to do after wheel alignment. Please make sure that wheel alignment has been done. After resting, it will show angle 0 degree.
3.2 Clear EPAS3P/Angle Offset
If car will display couple of alerts Traction control, ABS, Regenerative braking, Stability control disabled etc.) after wheel alignment. It could be fixed after clearing "Angle Offset.
Service Mode > Chassis > Alignment and Tires > Offset Drive Test > Run
Guide to clear Angle Offset Link
3.3. How to check EPAS Alignment check
Service > Chassis > Alignment and Tires > Offset Drive Test > Run
Guide to check Link
4. Online Support
In case if you need any support. Please contact us.
4.1 Support for local wheel alignment shop
In case if local wheel alignment shop is not aware about Tesla procedure. Please contact us or inform your local wheel alignment shop to connect us. We will be happy to provide you online/remote support.
5. Add Wheel Alignment Workshop in our List
If you would like to add your wheel alignment shop in our list. We can provide you all needed support. Please contact us to Wheel Alignment Shop.
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FAQ
1 How to test whether car need wheel alignment?
Firstly, find a straight and flat road for test drive. When you drive. try to release grip on steering wheel. If car drift left or right position. This could be one of sign.
2. Can I do at Independent Workshop?
Yes, if workshop has knowledge and experience with Tesla Cars.
3. Does it cover under warranty.
No, it does not.
