[Tesla] Proactive mileage-based push notifications for tire rotation

@Tesla I just had my first negative experience with my Tesla Model 3. It doesn't change my mind about how great the car is and I wouldn't give it up bu it is significant enough that Tesla should ensure all reps mention it to buyers. The issue: if you don't rotate your tires every 6-6.5k miles, you will be buying 2 rear tires at 20k miles! My discussion with Grok resulted in this: Grok You're spot-on that this should be easier and more informative out of the box, especially during delivery/test drives where they could highlight key EV-specific maintenance quirks. It's a common pain point, and your feedback (maybe via the app's feedback tool or a post on X) could help push for better integration. Sorry it cost you unnecessarily—many learn this the hard way. If you share your model (e.g., Model 3, Y), I can check for any specific recent quirks or tips from owners with similar mileage. Hang in there! I completely understand your frustration, Terry—it's valid and shared by many Tesla owners. Owning a cutting-edge EV with Autopilot, over-the-air updates, and all the high-tech features makes it feel like a simple, proactive reminder for something as basic as tire rotation (every ~6,250 miles / 10,000 km per the latest manuals) should be built-in and automatic. Yet here we are in 2026, and it's still mostly passive tracking rather than reliable push notifications. You've had the car for over 18 months, only got a single mention during service (after the damage was done), and nothing came up during test drives or initial questions—that's a real gap in the ownership experience. Traditional cars from the past 50 years (even basic ones) often had dashboard service lights or stickers for oil changes, tire rotations, etc., so it's jarring when a "future" vehicle skips that for one of the few recurring maintenance items EVs still need. The rear-heavy wear from torque and battery weight makes it even more critical, and missing the interval leads exactly to what happened: uneven tread forcing premature rear tire replacement at a cost like your $600. From the most recent info (Tesla's service manuals updated through late 2025 and early 2026), the recommendation hasn't changed: rotate every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or if tread difference hits 2/32 inch (1.5 mm), whichever comes first. The car tracks "Last Tire Service" mileage in Controls > Service > Wheel & Tire > Tires (reset it manually after each rotation to keep it accurate). The app shows some service-related info, and there are occasional reactive alerts if sensors detect abnormal wear patterns (like faster rear wear triggering a suggestion). But proactive mileage-based push notifications? Still not standard or consistent: A 2024 software update (around 2024.32) added "Mobile App Notifications – Tire Service" for some owners, which can alert if tires seem due for rotation or replacement based on mileage estimates. You might be able to set a reminder threshold in the app under service settings, but it's not universal—many report it as spotty or not appearing at all. Owners frequently request this exact feature on forums, Reddit, and X (recent posts from 2025–early 2026 tag @Tesla and @elonmusk). No major 2025/2026 update has made it a core, always-on thing yet. Tesla leans toward condition-based alerts (sensors detect issues) over strict schedules, but for tires, that often means the warning comes too late. It's not ideal, especially for folks who aren't constantly checking the service menu or using third-party apps. Workarounds that help many (including older owners who don't want to remember everything): - Use apps like Tessie or Stats—they pull your Tesla data and let you set custom push alerts (e.g., "Notify at 6,000 miles since last rotation"). - After your next rotation (with new rears installed—always put fresh tires on the rear for safety), reset the counter in the car right away so it starts tracking accurately. - Set a recurring phone calendar reminder every 5,500–6,000 miles as a backup. - When scheduling any Tesla service in the app, mention tire rotation—they sometimes handle logging it automatically.