
Hey everyone, DennisCW here! If you're a Tesla owner – especially if you're renting them out on Turo like my buddy Ethan – tires can be a real pain point. They wear out fast, flats happen, and repairs add up. But here's a game-changer we've covered before: Ethan just snagged a brand new tire for only $17 thanks to Discount Tire's road hazard certificate. Let me break it down for you.
Ethan runs a fleet of Teslas on Turo, so he's burning through tires left and right. One of his cars picked up a screw in the sidewall – a death sentence for most tires. But because he had Discount Tire's (or America's Tire) road hazard certificate, they patched it up? Nope, sidewall damage meant full replacement. And get this: total cost? $17.
Why so cheap? He already paid for the certificate upfront, which covers repairs or free replacements for road hazards. (Not sponsored by them, but I've used it on my Model X and it's saved me tons – probably 10 times over!)
The catch? After replacement, you buy a new $50 certificate for that tire. But when it saves you $300–$400 on a single tire (Tesla tires ain't cheap), it's a no-brainer. Repurchase and repeat – I've done it multiple times.
Discount Tire has locations everywhere in the US, making it super convenient for service. Check their website for spots near you and see if this deal's available.
What do you think? Have you tried this hack? Drop your stories in the comments below! Are there other shops doing something similar?
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– DennisCW
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