Key insights

• ⚙️ The car's low profile and narrow tires, combined with its weight and reduced suspension travel, contributed to the extensive damage.
• 💸 Cost breakdown of tire and wheel damage, Factors contributing to the severity of the damage (low profile, narrow tires, vehicle weight, reduced suspension travel), Delay in roadside assistance and lack of other car incidents
• 🔩 Stiff suspension and low profile tires for heavy Tesla car, Cracked wheel due to hitting a pothole, Limited wheel options from Tesla, High cost of larger wheels and tires, Reduced ride quality with low profile tires
• 🚗 Low profile tires and big wheels affect steering response and ride quality, Expensive repairs for damaged wheels and tires, Frustration over the cost and inconvenience of getting the wheels fixed during a road trip
• 🛠 Communication issue with service center about wheel size, Service center had the 20 inch wheels in stock, Proximity to service center affects repair time and cost, Took 6.5 hours to get the issue fixed, Can file a claim against the state for road damage but must prove negligence
• 🛣 Dealing with a pothole damage claim against the state is unlikely to result in compensation due to various limitations and the state's leverage., Suggested improvements for Tesla service centers to stock wheels and introduce 18 inch wheel options for Model 3 performances., Despite the potential risks, owning a Tesla Model 3 is enjoyable and offers a compelling driving experience., Encourages viewers to share their pothole or tire damage stories in the comments., Maintains a positive outlook despite the pothole incident and advises viewers to consider the potential risks of road trips with a Tesla Model 3

Q&A

• What was the impact of the pothole incident on the speaker's perception of owning a Tesla Model 3?

  Despite the potential road trip risks and the frustrating experience of dealing with expensive repairs, the speaker maintains a positive outlook on owning a Tesla Model 3. They encourage viewers to share their pothole or tire damage stories in the comments and emphasize that owning a Tesla Model 3 offers an enjoyable and compelling driving experience.

• Is it possible to file a claim against the state for pothole damage?

  Filing a pothole damage claim against the state is unlikely to result in compensation due to various limitations and the state's leverage. However, the speaker discussed the possibility and emphasized the need to prove negligence to support such a claim.

• What challenges were encountered in dealing with the service center regarding the wheel issue?

  Dealing with the service center regarding the wheel issue proved challenging. It took 6.5 hours to get the issue fixed. The proximity to the service center also affected the repair time and cost. Additionally, the speaker mentioned the possibility of filing a claim against the state for road damage but emphasized the need to prove negligence.

• Why did the speaker experience a delay in roadside assistance?

  Despite the severity of the incident, roadside assistance took a long time to arrive. Interestingly, no other cars experienced flat tires at the same location.

• What factors contributed to the severity of the damage to the car?

  The car's low profile and narrow tires, along with its weight and reduced suspension travel, contributed to the extensive damage caused by hitting the pothole.

• What caused the expensive car repairs discussed in the video?

  The costly car repairs were a result of hitting a pothole, which led to two flat tires and two broken wheels. The Tesla Model 3 Performance with 20-inch wheels is particularly susceptible to damage from potholes.

• 00:00 Expensive car repairs due to hitting a pothole, particularly affecting low profile tires and large wheels. Tesla Model 3 Performance comes with 20 inch wheels, making it susceptible to damage. Pothole damage led to two flat tires and two broken wheels, costing a total of $2668.26 for repairs.
• 02:07 The speaker incurred a significant cost for tire and wheel damage after hitting a pothole, which was exacerbated by the vehicle's characteristics. The car's low profile and narrow tires, combined with its weight and reduced suspension travel, contributed to the extensive damage. Despite the severity of the incident, roadside assistance took a long time to arrive, and no other cars experienced flat tires at the same location.
• 04:18 The heavy Tesla car with low profile tires and large wheels led to a cracked wheel when hitting a pothole. Tesla's limited wheel options and the trend of low profile tires can result in high costs and reduced ride quality.
• 06:15 Dealing with expensive repairs for low profile tires and big wheels, frustration over the cost and inconvenience of getting them fixed while on a road trip.
• 08:11 Dealing with a service center regarding a wheel issue, had to get 20 inch wheels, location proximity to service centers matters, took 6.5 hours to fix, can file a claim against state for road damage but must prove negligence.
• 10:15 Dealing with a pothole damage claim against the state can be challenging and unlikely to result in compensation. A positive outlook on owning a Tesla Model 3 despite the potential road trip risks.