Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I try never to pay for something I can safely and effectively do myself. As long as I have the factory tires on my Model 3 I intend to rotate them at home for free. Here are some ideas how you might accomplish this yourself with one jack, one jack pad, and a used donut spare tire. No fancy or expensive jack/stand combos or multiple jacks. This method has been used previously for ICE car tire rotation where only one jack was available.
This method swaps front to back and side to side. There are several methods of tire rotation, and the default "Tesla way" does not switch sides. I subscribe to the idea that differential lateral loading and direction of drive rotation causes uneven wear to the lugs and siping of the tires. Rotating the tires so that each one will experience right and left side loading, and both directions of drive thrust, will result in the most even wear possible throughout the life span of the tires, possibly prolong the life slightly, and result in a better traction, however small improvement it may be.
It's just not that hard to rotate tires in this way and get the best result. Have a watch, see what you think.
If you plan on buying or leasing a Tesla I would be honored if you used my referral code: EDWARD93928
I try never to pay for something I can safely and effectively do myself. As long as I have the factory tires on my Model 3 I intend to rotate them at home for free. Here are some ideas how you might accomplish this yourself with one jack, one jack pad, and a used donut spare tire. No fancy or expensive jack/stand combos or multiple jacks. This method has been used previously for ICE car tire rotation where only one jack was available.
This method swaps front to back and side to side. There are several methods of tire rotation, and the default "Tesla way" does not switch sides. I subscribe to the idea that differential lateral loading and direction of drive rotation causes uneven wear to the lugs and siping of the tires. Rotating the tires so that each one will experience right and left side loading, and both directions of drive thrust, will result in the most even wear possible throughout the life span of the tires, possibly prolong the life slightly, and result in a better traction, however small improvement it may be.
It's just not that hard to rotate tires in this way and get the best result. Have a watch, see what you think.
If you plan on buying or leasing a Tesla I would be honored if you used my referral code: EDWARD93928
