Tesla Vehicles Can Now Detect Tire Wear and Tread Depth as Part of a New Advanced Safety Feature
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | Chimniii Desk
Key Highlights
- The manufacturer introduced a critical function with a new software update, and now the vehicles can detect tyre degradation and tread depth on their own, allowing owners to replace them on time.
- It is another storey when the vehicle is directly accountable for tyre safety.
- Tesla developed and deployed a new feature in its vehicles with safety in mind.
- Tesla owners who have the 2021.44.5 software updated on their vehicles report that their vehicles can now detect tyre wear and tread depth and alert the owner when it is time to replace them.
- Several Tesla owners via Drive Tesla Canada confirmed the feature in their vehicles.
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Tesla cars are, after all, computers on wheels, and adding new and innovative features has long ceased to astound their owners. The manufacturer introduced a critical function with a new software update, and now the vehicles can detect tyre degradation and tread depth on their own, allowing owners to replace them on time.
Tires ensure that the car drives confidently on the road and avoids accidents. At any time of year, but especially in cold places during the winter, the tread depth of a tyre has a direct effect on how the automobile drives, its grip, and braking ability. Traditionally, drivers have determined when they need to change their tyres on their own, which presents a risk in and of itself. As with any other subject, the human aspect always introduces complications, because a person can forget, be inattentive, or draw the incorrect conclusion, all of which can result in a mistake.
It is another storey when the vehicle is directly accountable for tyre safety. Vehicle systems are more reliable since they rely on well-defined signs to determine tyre wear. This eliminates the chance of making an inaccurate or hasty decision to replace a critical component of the vehicle. Tesla developed and deployed a new feature in its vehicles with safety in mind.
Tesla owners who have the 2021.44.5 software updated on their vehicles report that their vehicles can now detect tyre wear and tread depth and alert the owner when it is time to replace them. Several Tesla owners via Drive Tesla Canada confirmed the feature in their vehicles. Another user, @greg doge, tweeted similar information.
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As shown in the photo, if a disparity is discovered, the automobile will display a message stating the nature of the issue and the tyre on which it was discovered. Additionally, the system recommends that the owner schedule an appointment with a repair shop to have the tyre inspected and replaced.
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