New wheel covers scratched all 4 of my rims

[Shygar]

I went to wash my truck the other day and noticed all 4 wheels were scratched where the wheel covers were attached. Tesla Dublin agreed to refinish all of the wheels without much trouble. I have stopped using them until Tesla comes up with a remedy. Attached are before and after pics:

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[Gigahorse]

I went to wash my truck the other day and noticed all 4 wheels were scratched where the wheel covers were attached. Tesla Dublin agreed to refinish all of the wheels without much trouble. I have stopped using them until Tesla comes up with a remedy. Attached are before and after pics:

After is after the refinish? Or before putting wheel covers on?

There is definitely a problem with some of the wheel covers, see the Core Wheel pics below.
They scratched my wheels in 6 places on EVERY wheel, waiting for the next service appointment and see what tesla can do, the scratches are so deep not sure a refinish will work.

How long did you have to leave your truck to get them refinished? Next day or the typical CT "cya in a month" schedule?

 

[Shygar]

Bottom picture is after the refinish. Tesla Dublin was able to turn around the truck in 2 days, I think this part of the ticket they got done in a single day with a 3rd party. I did not attempt to put wheel covers back on.

 

[Gigahorse]

Bottom picture is after the refinish. Tesla Dublin was able to turn around the truck in 2 days, I think this part of the ticket they got done in a single day with a 3rd party. I did not attempt to put wheel covers back on.

Those look good being refinished, hoping mine will look as good, but the scratches are deep and in 6 spots on each wheel so not sure how they will turn out

 

[koolio]

After is after the refinish? Or before putting wheel covers on?

There is definitely a problem with some of the wheel covers, see the Core Wheel pics below.
They scratched my wheels in 6 places on EVERY wheel, waiting for the next service appointment and see what tesla can do, the scratches are so deep not sure a refinish will work.

How long did you have to leave your truck to get them refinished? Next day or the typical CT "cya in a month" schedule?

Wow, clearly the Core wheel covers are rubbing on the wheel in those spots…guess I’ll find out how my Core wheels look when I pull the covers off to adjust tire pressures now that it’s getting warmer in my area.

 

[Gigahorse]

Wow, clearly the Core wheel covers are rubbing on the wheel in those spots…guess I’ll find out how my Core wheels look when I pull the covers off to adjust tire pressures now that it’s getting warmer in my area.

Yea, less than 1,000 miles with the covers on....... wheels toasted

 

[matttn]

My FS was exactly the same. When I removed to inflate the tires was when I noticed them. Immediately took them off and they’ve been off since.

 

[BillSirloin]

I noticed mine were scratched as well when I brought my truck in for a rotation. I leave my covers on 99% of the time so I don’t think it’s worth bringing it in to fix. Our Model Y had some scratches as well from the wheel covers so not sure if it’s possible to prevent.

 

[Shygar]

I noticed mine were scratched as well when I brought my truck in for a rotation. I leave my covers on 99% of the time so I don’t think it’s worth bringing it in to fix. Our Model Y had some scratches as well from the wheel covers so not sure if it’s possible to prevent.

My 3 and Y don't have any scratches like what I got here. I'm hoping there's a way to redesign the clip to have more padding and still be strong enough to stay on when driving.

 

[kingq]

It's very likely your wheel covers weren't installed correctly. I noticed that on one of the tires in the few weeks after I first installed mine by myself. You HAVE TO push the wheel cover center inward and hear a click; so the wheel cover won't appear flat, but sunken at the center. Try that.

 

[Shygar]

It's very likely your wheel covers weren't installed correctly. I noticed that on one of the tires in the few weeks after I first installed mine by myself. You HAVE TO push the wheel cover center inward and hear a click; so the wheel cover won't appear flat, but sunken at the center. Try that.

I definitely did that.

 

[Gigahorse]

My FS was exactly the same. When I removed to inflate the tires was when I noticed them. Immediately took them off and they’ve been off since.

Did you get any help from Service on them?

 

[matttn]

Did you get any help from Service on them?

Unfortunately I didn’t even try. I discovered it about 1 month after taking ownership and hundreds of miles on it already.

They probably would’ve just told me it was wear and tear.

 

[Shygar]

Unfortunately I didn’t even try. I discovered it about 1 month after taking ownership and hundreds of miles on it already.

They probably would’ve just told me it was wear and tear.

My truck is 15 months old and I didn't have any problem getting my rims fixed.

 

[Gigahorse]

My truck is 15 months old and I didn't have any problem getting my rims fixed.

Did Tesla provide you with the center caps when they did their refinish or did you buy those aftermarket?

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