Approved Wheel Repairs

Describes the approved wheel repairs allowed for Tesla-provided wheels.

Tesla does not approve the use of “reconditioned” wheels or chrome-plated original equipment wheels.

Tesla does not allow the following wheel repairs:

  • Welding
  • Crack repair
  • Straightening
  • Heating
  • Bending
  • Machining
  • Chrome plating
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Warning
These processes might negatively affect the physical structure of the wheel and might cause sudden wheel failure and loss of vehicle control, potentially resulting in injury or death.
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Note
Wheel mounting surfaces, lug nut contact surfaces, and pilot hole must be masked before refinishing to prevent paint and clearcoat from being applied to these areas.