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2021 Tesla Model S — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected — anyone dealt with this recently?

PistonPilotCommunity StarterApr 30, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangePortland
The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or driving style made the biggest difference? I would rather test this logically than replace parts. What would you check next?
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CommuterCommuter3Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 30, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, capture voltage while the 2021 Tesla Model S is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
CommuterCommuter3Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 30, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Two 2021 Tesla Model Ss can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “rear tires are disappearing faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Next check is the cheap one I can do in a driveway.
QuietLearner245Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 1, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Capture voltage while the 2021 Tesla Model S is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Save the big job until that test fails. When does it actually happen? Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
TowMechanicish155Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 1, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2021 Tesla Model S does it — then decide on parts. Save the big job until that test fails. This is from a 2021 Tesla Model S in Portland. When does it actually happen? Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
QuietLearner245Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 1, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2021 Tesla Model S is losing coolant with no puddle. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Did the worksheet show tax yet? If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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