2025-08-04

Tire Rotation and Balance (Road Force)

Correction code NEW NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email ServiceManualFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
  2. Determine rotation pattern
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    Verify if tires are offset or directional, If non-directional and tires all are same size then move front tires to rear on opposite sides, then move rear tires to front, If non-directional and tires are different sizes then move LH to RH, Do not move front to rear, If directional tires then move front to rear, Do not move LH to RH
  3. Remove all 4 wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  4. Remove wheel weights
  5. Install tire and wheel assembly onto balancer
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    1x 6-lug wheel flange, Position wheel onto spindle shaft then secure wheel using flange, If 6-lug wheel flange unavailable use 216mm Blue Hunter centering cone adapter
  6. Verify tire pressure is set
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    Set to specification if necessary, Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" label located on the driver side B-pillar, re-install valve stem cap
  7. Input wheel dimensions into balancer machine
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    If manual input necessary
  8. Spin wheel to check balance
  9. Install weights in positions indicated by machine
  10. Perform check spin
  11. Remove tire and wheel assembly from balancer
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    1x 6-lug wheel flange, Remove flange then remove wheel from spindle shaft
  12. Repeat step 4 through step 11 for the remaining wheels.
  13. Install all 4 wheels. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  14. Remove the vehicle from the lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.