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We’ve got a 2021 Tesla 3 (odo 50000km) and the first WOF indicated we need to replace the tyres (borderline pass). My husband usually looks after everything car related but he’s now in ICU in critical condition so I need to take care of this. I’ve got the spec from the existing tyres (Micheline Total Performance 235/45/18). Can anyone recommend a good tyre installer in Auckland who’s trustworthy? I’m reasonably conversant in techy things but heard stories about female customers not being treated fairly. Any advice related to tyre replacement would be great. TIA
UPDATE

Thank you everyone for your advice and kind words. After a bit of research, I ended up going with Albany Tyres, keeping Pilot Sport 4 T1 (the tyres we had were Pilot Sport 4 T1, not Total Performance 😂 I read off the wrong label).

In terms of pricing for PS4 T1, as of early October: Albany Tyres (special pricing) < Costco < Tyretech < Tesla

Even with non-sale pricing, Albany Tyres was only $12 higher per tyre than Costco so unless you are not already a member it’s cheaper to go with Albany Tyres (plus you’re supporting a local business).

I personally didn’t like Costco - I had to wait for 20 minutes on the phone just to talk to someone (if it ever gets picked up that is, and that’s the only way to find out their current pricing). They also require you to come in person and pay in full before they order them in. I live far from Costco and with all the stress and the worn out tyres it was just not worth it. As someone already mentioned Costco don’t offer alignment at all.

Albany Tyres has a very nice website with all the latest pricing and details upfront. You can order and pay online or just call in to order (always picked up within a few rings) and pay after the job. They only took 30 minutes (I didn’t need alignment as I was getting it done at Tesla the next day along with other fixes as part of warranty).

My husband has defied the odds and is now out of ICU. He is on the (rather long) road to recovery but he’s alive and we are extremely grateful.

The OEM projection lights (2097851-00-A) come as a pair for the driver and passenger side. The lights work in all four doors however the rear door wiring harness on the 2024 Model 3 is is so short that you have to swap the L and R (just fyi for anyone who wanted all four to match!

Definitely worth it. Was hesitant on buying 3rd party ones due to potential failure with the lights and causing issues with the window mechanisms and possibly leading to cracking the window. Now that Tesla came out with these in the US, I had to get me two sets!

Will be installing the other two for the rear doors when they arrive tomorrow. Which should fit the rear doors considering the part numbers are the same for both the front and rear puddle lights.