wheel TESLA ROADSTER 2008 Owner's Guide
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Wheels and tires11-10
Technical specifications
Note: If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the
tire only) or becomes abnormally excessive,
the wheel alignment should be checked.Age degradationTires degrade over time due to the effects of
ultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, high
loads, and environmental conditions. It is
recommended that tires are replaced every
six years, or sooner if required.Punctured tiresYour vehicle is fitted with tubeless tires,
which may not leak when penetrated,
provided the object remains in the tire.
If, however, you feel a sudden vibration or ride
disturbance while driving, reduce your speed
and when safe to do so, stop and check for
the cause of the vibration.
A puncture will eventually cause the tire to
lose pressure, which is why frequent checking
of tire pressures is important. Punctured or
damaged tires must be permanently repaired
or replaced as soon as possible.
Directional tires
WARNING: Road holding will be
seriously impaired if directional tires
are incorrectly installed.
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Your vehicle is fitted with directional tires. An
arrow on the tire wall shows the direction of
rotation. These tires must be fitted to rotate
in the direction of the arrow when the vehicle
is moving forward.
For this reason, wheels must not be swapped
from one side of the vehicle to the other, and
replacements must be fitted with regard for
axle/wheel rotation.Replacement wheels and tires
WARNING: For your safety, it is
recommended that only wheels and
tires that match the original specification are
used on the vehicle.
S
Wheel rims and tires are matched to suit
handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Always check that replacement tires comply
with the original specification. If tires other
than those specified are used, ensure that the
load and speed ratings (shown on the tire
side wall) equal or exceed those of the
original specification.
For the specification of the original wheels
and tires installed on the vehicle, refer to
Specifications and tire pressures, page 11-4.
Note: Different sizes are specified for front
and rear tires. Therefore, wheels must not be
swapped from front to rear or vice versa.Winter tires and chains
WARNING: For your safety, it is
recommended that if winter tires or
chains are needed, you use only those that
are recommended by Tesla Motors.
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Tesla recommends the following winter tires
and tire pressure settings:
• Front: Pirelli 210 Snowsport 195/50/R16
84H at 25 PSI
• Rear: Pirelli 240 Snowsport 215/45/R17
91H at 36 PSI
If snow chains are necessary, Tesla
recommends PEWAG Neon x3 Montage.
ED RADIAL TUBELESS
G6
D
175/55R16 8OW ROTATION
ED RADIAL TUBELESS
G6
D
175/55R16 8OW ROTATION
ED RADIAL TUBELESS
G6
D
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Wheels and tires
11-11
Technical specifications
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
WARNING: The TPMS is not a substitute
for manually checking tire pressures.
The TPMS only provides a tire pressure
warning and does not re-inflate the tires.
S
WARNING: The TPMS cannot register
damage to a tire. Regularly check the
condition of your tires.
S
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
monitors the pressure of the tires using
sensors located in each wheel and receivers
located within the vehicle. The sensors
communicate with the receiver using Radio
Frequency (RF) signals.
Note: Installing accessories that are not
approved by Tesla Motors may interfere with
the TPMS system. Tire pressure warnings are displayed
on the instrument panel using an
amber warning indicator (telltale). A warning
is also displayed on the Touch Screen.
If the tire pressure warning light illuminates,
stop and check your tires as soon as possible
and inflate them to the correct pressure. If the
low pressure warning occurs frequently, the
cause must be determined and rectified.
The tire pressure warning indicator will
extinguish when all tires have been inflated to
the correct pressure.
TPMS malfunctionYour vehicle has been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
with the tire pressure indicator. When the
system detects a malfunction, the indicator
will flash. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.
When a malfunction occurs, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions can
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction indicator after
replacing one or more tires or wheels to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to function
properly. Note:
If a tire has been replaced or repaired
after using the tire sealant, and a low tire
pressure is detected, it is possible that the
wheel sensor has been damaged. The aerosol
sealant can damage the wheel sensor that
measures tire pressure. Therefore, whenever
tire sealant has been used, the wheel sensor
must be replaced.
Setting the tire pressuresYour vehicle allows you to use two sets of tire
pressures, refer to Specifications and tire
pressures, page 11-4 .Replacing a tire sensorIf you are experiencing frequent low tire
pressure warnings or the Touch Screen
reports a “Tire Pressure Hardware Fault”, the
system should be checked by Tesla Motors to
determine if a tire sensor requires
replacement.Type approvalThe TPMS devices comply with Part 15 of the
FCC rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
TR0305
44.00 psi 18 Co33.00 psi18 Co
28.31 psi
18 Co44.00 psi
18 Co
Tires
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Wheels and tires11-12
Technical specifications
Dynamic tire pressure
monitoringThe Touch Screen can display the pressure
and temperature for each tire.Touch the information icon on the main
parked screen to display the ‘Info’
screen.
Touch the Tires option to display the data
being received by the sensors adjacent to the
respective wheel. A blue wheel indicates an acceptable
operating pressure for the tire.
A red wheel indicates that the pressure is
below the recommended operating pressure,
and that action must be taken to rectify the
issue.
Note:
If the vehicle has been driven, the
temperature of the tires will have increased
and hence the pressure of the air in the tire
will also have increased. Tire pressures should
only be checked when the tires are cold. See
Checking tire pressures, page 11-9 .
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Wheels and tires
11-13
Technical specifications
Wheels and tires glossaryAccessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those
items replaced) of items available as factory
installed equipment.BeadThe inner edge of a tire that is shaped to fit to
the rim and form an air tight seal. The bead is
constructed of steel wires which are
wrapped, or reinforced, by the ply cords.Cold tire pressureThe air pressure in a tire which has been
standing in excess of three hours, or driven
for less than one mile.Curb weightThe weight of a standard vehicle, including
any optional equipment fitted, and with the
correct fluid levels.Gross vehicle weightThe maximum permissible weight of a vehicle
with driver, passengers, load, luggage, and
equipment.kPa (kilo pascal)A metric unit used to measure pressure. One
kilo pascal equals approximately .145 psi.Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum pressure to which the tire
should be inflated. This pressure is given on
the tire side wall in lbf/in
2. Note: This pressure is the maximum allowed
by the tire manufacturer. It is not the pressure
recommended for use.
Maximum loaded vehicle weightThe sum of curb weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and production
options weight.Production options weightThe combined weight of options installed
which weigh in excess of 3 lb more than the
standard items that they replaced, and are
not already considered in curb or accessory
weights. PSI (lbf/in
2)
Pounds per square inch, unit of measure for
pressure.RimThe metal support for a tire, or tire and tube,
upon which the tire beads are seated.Vehicle capacity weightThe number of seats multiplied by 150 lb plus
the rated amount of load/luggage.
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Vehicle dimensions and weights
11-15
Technical specifications
Vehicle dimensions and weightsExterior dimensionsTR0261
HED G
F
C
BA
A Overall length 155.4 in3,946 mm
B Overall width (including mirrors) 72.9 in1,851 mm
C Overall height (mid laden weight) 44.35 in1,126.5 mm
D Wheel base 92.6 in2,351 mm
E Front overhang 34.3 in871 mm
F Rear overhang 28.5 in723 mm
G Ground clearance (mid laden weight) 5.12 in130 mm
HTrack - Front 57.7 in1,455.6 mm
Track - Rear 59.0 in1,484.5 mm
Approach (ramp) angle - Front 11°
Approach (ramp) angle - Rear 18°
Breakover angle 12.7°
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Index
AAccessing your vehicle.................................... 4-2
Accessory power socket .................................7-7
Air conditioning.................................................. 7-4
Air distribution .................................................... 7-4
Air recirculation .................................................. 7-4
Air vents .................................................................7-5
AirbagsDeactivation ..................................................3-7
Deployment effects ................................... 3-6
Disposal information ................................. 3-8
General information .................................. 3-6
Obstruction of air bags .............................3-7
Safety information ..................................... 3-6
Service information ................................... 3-8
Warning indicator .......................................3-7
Warning labels..............................................3-7
Warnings ....................................................... 3-6
Alarm system Indicator light .............................................. 4-7
Operation ...................................................... 4-7
PIN code ........................................................ 4-8
Switching off ................................................ 4-7
Ammeter display................................................ 6-11
Antifreeze .................................................. 9-5, 11-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ................. 6-5
Anti-theft alarm .................................................. 4-7
Audio system ....................................................... 8-1BBattery ....................................................................5-2 Coolant ........................................................... 9-5
Environmental Note ...................................5-2
Fluid check and top-up ............................ 9-5
Preserving ..................................................... 5-3
Range .............................................................. 6-3
Specifications............................................. 11-19 Battery Life
Overview ........................................................ 5-2
Body Cleaning ......................................................... 9-7
Covering......................................................... 9-8
Polishing ......................................................... 9-8
Removing tar spots ................................... 9-7
Repairs ............................................................ 9-8
Brake warning indicator .................................. 6-5
Brake warning indicator light .......................6-12
Brakes Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)......... 6-5
Emergency braking ................................... 6-6
Fluid specification .................................... 11-14
Fluid top-up .................................................. 9-4
Foot brake ..................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ............................................... 6-5
Regenerative braking................................ 6-5
Specifications ............................................. 11-18
Breakdown recovery ..................................... 10-13
Bulb replacement............................................. 10-9
Bulb specifications .......................................... 10-9
CCalifornia Proposition 65 ................................. 1-2
Car covers ............................................................. 9-8
Car washes ........................................................... 9-7
Cargo capacity.................................................... 11-7
Central door locking ......................................... 4-4
Chains ................................................................... 11-10
Change of ownership ........................................ 1-2
Charge level display.........................................6-12
Charging Charge level .................................................. 5-2
Charge settings ........................................... 5-4
Charge types ................................................ 5-4
Cost .................................................................. 5-5
Current limit.................................................. 5-4 High Power Connector ............................. 5-6
Performance setting .................................. 5-4
Range setting ............................................... 5-4
Standard setting ......................................... 5-4
Storage setting ............................................ 5-4
Storing your vehicle................................... 5-3
Charging indicator light ................................. 6-12
Charging port ...................................................... 5-6
Child passengers ................................................ 3-5
Child restraints .................................................... 3-5
Child seat air bag hazard ................................ 3-7
Child seats............................................................. 3-5
Cleaning Exterior ........................................................... 9-7
Interior............................................................. 9-8
Removing tar ................................................ 9-7
Roof.................................................................. 9-7
Underbody .................................................... 9-7
Wheels ............................................................ 9-8
Windshield, windows and mirrors ........ 9-8
Wiper blades ................................................ 9-8
Climate control.................................................... 7-4
Contacting NHTSA ............................................. 1-4
Coolant Battery ............................................................ 9-5
Specification ............................................... 11-14
Cost of charging ................................................. 5-5
Covering the vehicle ......................................... 9-8
Cruise control ...................................................... 6-9
Cruise control indicator lig ht ....................... 6-12
Cup holder ............................................................ 7-8
Current limit ......................................................... 5-4
DDashboard overview ......................................... 2-5
Data recording ..................................................... 1-2
Defrosting ............................................................. 7-5
Dimensions ......................................................... 11-15
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Index
Steering ........................................................ 11-17
Tires .................................................................11-4
Transmission............................................... 11-17
Wheels ............................................................11-4
Standard charge setting ................................. 5-4
Starter switch ...................................................... 6-2
Starting the vehicle ........................................... 6-3
Steering column lock........................................ 6-2
Steering specifications .................................. 11-17
Stereo system ...................................................... 8-1
Storage charge setting .................................... 5-4
Storing your vehicle .......................................... 5-3
Sun visors .............................................................. 7-7
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) ... 3-6
TTemperature control ........................................ 7-4
Theft prevention................................................. 4-7
Tie Down Straps .............................................. 10-14
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ................. 11-6
Tire placard/label............................................... 11-7
Tire pressure checking..................................... 11-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunction .................................................. 11-11
Operation...................................................... 11-11
Tire repair............................................................ 10-4
Tire sealant replacement .............................. 10-5
Tires......................................................................... 11-5 Care.................................................................. 11-8
Chains............................................................ 11-10
Changing pressure settings................... 11-11
Degradation ................................................ 11-10
Directional ................................................... 11-10
Grading ........................................................... 11-7
Markings ......................................................... 11-5
Pressure monitoring ................................. 11-11
Pressures.............................................. 11-4, 11-8
Quality ............................................................ 11-7 Replacement of ......................................... 11-10
Replacing a tire sensor ............................ 11-11
Specification ................................................ 11-4
Tire sealant .................................................. 10-4
Wear ............................................................... 11-9
Winter ...........................................................11-10
Winter specification.................................. 11-4
Tool kit Components ............................................... 10-2
Location........................................................ 10-2
Towing.................................................................10-13
TPMS ...................................................................... 11-11
Traction control .................................................. 6-6
Traction control indicator light................... 6-12
Transmission ........................................................ 6-3
Transmission specifications ......................... 11-17
Transporting......................................................10-13
Trip display ......................................................... 6-12
Trunk Interior release handle ..............................4-6
Light replacement .................................. 10-10
Opening and closing .................................4-6
Turn signal indicator light ............................. 6-12
Turn signals .......................................................... 6-8
UUniform tire quality grading ..........................11-7
Unlocking your vehicle..................................... 4-2
USB port ................................................................ 7-7VValet mode .......................................................... 4-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........11-2
Vehicle loading....................................................11-7
Vehicle recovery eye .................................... 10-14
Ventilation............................................................. 7-5
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) ..........11-2 Voltage warning .................................................. 1-2
WWarning indicator
ABS ...................................................................6-6
Airbags ............................................................ 3-7
Anti-theft alarm ...........................................4-7
Brake ................................................................6-5
Cruise control ...............................................6-9
Fault ............................................................... 6-12
Frost ............................................................... 6-12
Headlights ...................................................... 6-7
Seat belt .........................................................3-4
Traction control ...........................................6-6
Turn signals ...................................................6-8
Warning light summary ................................. 6-12
Washer fluid .........................................................9-5
Washing the soft-top ........................................ 9-7
Washing the vehicle .......................................... 9-7
Weekly checks.....................................................9-2
Weights ................................................................ 11-16
Wheel nut tightening ...................................... 10-6
Wheel removal .................................................. 10-6
Wheel replacement .........................................11-10
Wheel specifications ........................................ 11-4
Wheelbase .......................................................... 11-15
Windows ................................................................ 7-2
Windshield defrosting ...................................... 7-5
Windshield washer
Fluid top-up ..................................................9-5
Jets ...................................................................9-6
Operation .......................................................6-8
Windshield wiper Checking blade ............................................9-6
Operation .......................................................6-8
Winter tires .......................................................... 11-4
Wiper.......................................................................6-8
Wiper blade inspection ....................................9-6
Part Number 02-003729-00 Rev AA
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