Anyone else have trouble with curbed wheels, any tips?

Electric Models Forum Porsche Taycan
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Keller said:
Did you have the auto-stop sensor turned off? Mine never lets me get close to a curb – it’s helpful, but annoying sometimes!

Not sure if I even have that. Do you know how to turn it on or off?

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@Arlo
It’s like a proximity warning. If you do have it, you’ll know because it scares you half to death when it activates!

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If you’re near Austin, I know a great mobile repair guy.

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In a similar boat… Anyone tried WheelsOnSite for mobile wheel repair? Are they worth it?

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Mission E wheels are kind of magnets for curbs! I’ve done it a few times, too. Each time, it’s cost me around $250, but the wheels looked new again. I might just make it part of my car’s yearly upkeep.

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Check out Alloy Wheel Repair for specialists by zip code: https://www.awrswheelrepair.com/wheel-repair-locations/. And for those in New England, https://rimpro.com/ is great. I used them back when I lived in MA.

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I got a wheel and tire plan for my wheels too. Minor damage on three wheels so far – it took ages to find someone to fix it because of the two-color design. Even my Porsche dealer’s wheel shop couldn’t handle it! Eventually found a mobile service that did an okay job, but it could be better. Not getting two-color wheels next time.

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@Blayne
Wait, Porsche couldn’t fix it, even with the wheel and tire plan?

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Arlo said:
@Blayne
Wait, Porsche couldn’t fix it, even with the wheel and tire plan?

Nope. It’s a separate insurance product. They just sell it, get a commission, and leave the claim handling to the insurance. Check the fine print on your policy to be sure.

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If you’re in Northern VA, try Tabula Rasa on Lee Highway.

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My Taycan has been a curb magnet, too. No idea why it happens so often with this car.

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Haha, I call those “wifed” wheels when it happens on my car.