Just bought Model X. 2 tires popped in under 3months. In 1st issue Continental Tire sent me three times to get the tire inspected. None of the dealers knew why I was there or that they were Continental's dealers. When I put my foot down at New Millenium Tires, Continental finally sent me to Canadian Tire who sent the tire to their inspection location. I lost 3 days worth of pay for Continental's negligence. In 2nd issue, Tire had no air leak so Tesla service technician couldn't figure out why and where the air was leaking from. He eventually had to over fill the tire with air to see why the tire was not staying at 45. It popped in the service center in front of 5 people while tech was explaining to us that he has never seen something like that. With no air leaks the tire just bubbled when tech over filled it with air and popped. Tesla said tire is not under their warranty so manufacturing warranty may be my option. I called Continental Tire support and they said Tesla should be able to cover manufacturing warranty by sending the tire back to Continental. I was lucky that the tire burst while the tech was showing me so I had enough heads that witnessed the manufacturing defect play out live. Next phase was Continental and Tesla arguing about who would send the tire back and how to get the credit for it. Tesla argued that they don't do anything with tires and I am on my own now to take it where ever I want while Continental on the phone said that Tesla has 100% full option of sending the tire back but they CHOOSE to not do so. After 1hr of arguing Tesla agreed to send it. At the moment Tesla will be sending the tire to Continental service center from where Continental would issue the rebate back to Tesla and then Tesla will reimburse me, that is if it's inspected as a manufacturing defect. I have paid $525x2= $1050 for the two issues now.
In short, Tesla is using the wrong tire for Model X. Either the 275/45/20 110V are not equivalent to X's weight or Continental's Conti Cross Contact LX Sport is a garbage tire that doesn't live up to it's name/value.
I understand that this can happen to anyone at anytime but after driving for 30years on the same roads and never ever experiencing it with other manufacturers, it is HIGHLY UNUSUAL that the same issue happens to a car in under 3 months. At this rate, if I die due to an accident that is due toTesla and Continental's negligence and poor quality this review will stay as my caution to all other living beings.
I cannot stress on the fact that these two companies need to look into their products before more accidents occur and may lead to fatalities.
Waiting to see what sort of a response I get from both or either of them.
A shocked, scared for life and highly dissapointed mother of 2 young children/passengers/ consumer.
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