First 24" Wheels for Cybertruck have launched! CT7 Forged by T Sportline

[Bartman]

Hope Martian Wheels will offer some additional rim choices as well.

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[Atlantian]

What color blue is the wrap?

It is 3M Matte Slate Blue Metallic (2080-M217)

 

[PLC]

It is 3M Matte Slate Blue Metallic (2080-M217)

Is the blue one your CT?
I have to say: by far the best looking CT I have seen so far...

 

[T Sportline]

The specific tire would have a lot to do with that. Can you even get a quality road tire to fit a 24" rim with appropriate load rating?

The ony tire T-Sportline offers is not going to provide good road handling when driven hard. And you will lose speed rating (down to 106 mph). More significant you will lose quite a bit of load rating and will have to inflate to 80 psi. to lose the least load capacity. I didn't spend much time on this, but that's what I'm seeing according to the sources I found. The problem is the air volume is too small. Theoretically, the air volume determines the load capacity of a tire. This isn't a precise truth due to other factors, but that's the gist of it. Volume matters. I think any tire that fits a 24" rim and maintains the OEM diameter and approximate width is going to drive poorly, like wooden clogs, due to the required air pressures to support the weight.

You had better know exactly what you're doing, and why, when you deviate that far from the manufacturer's ideal sizes. The manufacturers know their vehicle, the constraints, and what they are trying to achieve. They have experts figuring this out, plus some trial and error testing to confirm, so if you deviate simply for looks, and you have no idea what you are really trying to achieve, it's probably not going to end well.

I'm not saying don't deviate from the manufacturers spec, I'm saying don't do it without knowing why your doing it (besides you think it looks cool) and knowing exactly what you are doing. It's pretty apparent that Tesla leaned towards efficiency and good road driving dynamics by picking the 20" inch wheel vs. going smaller like most manufacturers in this class. But leaping from a 20" rim to a 24" rim is quite a jump. Personally, if I were to deviate, I would want at least one or two tires I wanted to run already spec'd out and a good idea of how that would give me what I was looking to achieve. I'm still looking for some real winter tires that have suitable specs, to no avail. The Cybertruck's performance and weight, and the available clearance with the adjustable suspension, kind of put it into a special class.

And if I was trying to achieve the best road handling, I would focus more on the quality of the tire and less on going to a low profile 45 section tire. Modern tires have come a long way and it's not necessary to have that low of a profile tire simply to achive good road holding. You also need enough air volume.

Besides, the Cybertruck is never going to be a race car. Sure, put on some sporty street tires, that will improve it's road handling quite a bit without going to a low profile tire, but I think running 24" rims and low profile tires is a poser's game. X2 if they are All-Terrain tires.

Gang - couple things to share:

First, we offer 18", 20", 22", 24", in factory offsets or custom offsets - so we can serve whatever suits your desires. Depending on desires, personal taste and anticipated uses cases, there is a pitch for each of the sizes we offer.

Regarding the online chatter. Opinions are great, we love hearing from everyone! But caution, some will lean in hard on their personal opinion as if it is fact, nothing unusual, this occurs all over the internet - ha ha!

That said, we've got the direct and pragmatic benefit of actually driving CT with all the wheels and tires we are offering, ranging from 18"-24", evaluating performance and ride quality first hand. Happy to share our direct experiences and insights however it may help anyone. PM me any time.



This 24" setup rides quite nice on CT, based on my direct experience. No notable / objectionable tire noise, more surefooted with spirited driving on pavement, and definitely reduced body role. If this sounds good to you, and you like the looks - 24" is a valid candidate for you. The 24" tire we spec is within necessary load requirements of the CT.

Now, If you want to be an off road performer, you ought to be looking in the other direction, 18" is ideal - max sidewall, best low inflation contact patch, tire that confirms to uneven surfaces. If you want the middle ground performance, 20" is probably best. If you want to plus size a bit, 22" is possibly for you. And if all this is overwhelming, just reach out and we can coach you on what may be best for your personal situation. There is no wrong answer, just answers that best suit each individual!

FYI the Cybertruck is speed limited to 112mph, so unless you're in a spec war or tee'd up with Cyberbeast, the 130mph speed rating is meaningless. I've been driving Cybertruck since Dec, can't say I have even tried to hit the speed limiter, but someone else may be into that quest and that's cool! Just note every non-Goodyear OEM tire in 285/65/20 is speed rated no higher than 112mph.

That said, we'd love to offer a more specific street performer wheel & tire package here, but the tire doesn't exist yet, other than the Michelin Defender LTX - which we have. If and when a tire exists, we'll be ready! We will keep working on this, and adding more options

 

[Atlantian]

Is the blue one your CT?
I have to say: by far the best looking CT I have seen so far...

It is. Thank you!? However, the photo’s from TSportline shows 24” wheels. I have the same ones but at 20”.

 

[SlegMD]

Gang - couple things to share:

First, we offer 18", 20", 22", 24", in factory offsets or custom offsets - so we can serve whatever suits your desires. Depending on desires, personal taste and anticipated uses cases, there is a pitch for each of the sizes we offer.

Regarding the online chatter. Opinions are great, we love hearing from everyone! But caution, some will lean in hard on their personal opinion as if it is fact, nothing unusual, this occurs all over the internet - ha ha!

That said, we've got the direct and pragmatic benefit of actually driving CT with all the wheels and tires we are offering, ranging from 18"-24", evaluating performance and ride quality first hand. Happy to share our direct experiences and insights however it may help anyone. PM me any time.



This 24" setup rides quite nice on CT, based on my direct experience. No notable / objectionable tire noise, more surefooted with spirited driving on pavement, and definitely reduced body role. If this sounds good to you, and you like the looks - 24" is a valid candidate for you. The 24" tire we spec is within necessary load requirements of the CT.

Now, If you want to be an off road performer, you ought to be looking in the other direction, 18" is ideal - max sidewall, best low inflation contact patch, tire that confirms to uneven surfaces. If you want the middle ground performance, 20" is probably best. If you want to plus size a bit, 22" is possibly for you. And if all this is overwhelming, just reach out and we can coach you on what may be best for your personal situation. There is no wrong answer, just answers that best suit each individual!

FYI the Cybertruck is speed limited to 112mph, so unless you're in a spec war or tee'd up with Cyberbeast, the 130mph speed rating is meaningless. I've been driving Cybertruck since Dec, can't say I have even tried to hit the speed limiter, but someone else may be into that quest and that's cool! Just note every non-Goodyear OEM tire in 285/65/20 is speed rated no higher than 112mph.

That said, we'd love to offer a more specific street performer wheel & tire package here, but the tire doesn't exist yet, other than the Michelin Defender LTX - which we have. If and when a tire exists, we'll be ready! We will keep working on this, and adding more options

I like what you guys are doing and how comprehensive your offerings are, will definitely consider TSportline when the time comes.

Quick question m, Any significant range reduction with 22”+ tire size?

 

[PLC]

It is. Thank you!? However, the photo’s from TSportline shows 24” wheels. I have the sales ones but at 20”.

The 24s look good on it, but especially the wrap and the matching calipers look excellent. Just the right mixture of different shine at different angles and staying flat enough to even out the surfaces. Are all the other parts still original-black, or did you wrap them too?

 

[T Sportline]

I like what you guys are doing and how comprehensive your offerings are, will definitely consider TSportline when the time comes.

Quick question m, Any significant range reduction with 22”+ tire size?

It's a little early to tell on range; the weight differences are generally less impactful than aero differences. The weight really only impacts accelerating/decelerating. Aero is in play at all times when rolling. A few things that matter, the frontal spacial area (dictated by tire size/shape, and in factory case an aero cover that sticks outside the tire), the wheel offset and how that impacts the air curtain down the the side of the truck and under the truck, and the face of the wheel design (which is most complex since it's rotating and moving simultaneously). My bet is our CTM proves better than CT7 from a range perspective, based on CFD so far. Driving conditions and habits matter too.

 

[T Sportline]

The 24s look good on it, but especially the wrap and the matching calipers look excellent. Just the right mixture of different shine at different angles and staying flat enough to even out the surfaces. Are all the other parts still original-black, or did you wrap them too?

Thanks! In this case we only wrapped the stainless body parts.

 

[HaulingAss]

This 24" setup rides quite nice on CT, based on my direct experience. No notable / objectionable tire noise, more surefooted with spirited driving on pavement, and definitely reduced body role. If this sounds good to you, and you like the looks - 24" is a valid candidate for you. The 24" tire we spec is within necessary load requirements of the CT.

Thanks for your driving impressions.

Is the only tire you currently offer for the 24" rims an All-Terrain tire? While I haven't had the benefit of driving a low-profile All-Terrain tire on 24" rims, It doesn't surprise me that it handles better than a 65 section All-Terrain tire on pavement, but it's still an all-terrain tire, not a performance road tire. Is this just a compromise offering because there are no appropriate road tires that fit a 24" rim?

It's good to know that all of the tires you offer maintain the Cybertrucks full load rating but what tire pressure is required to achieve that (in your 24" offering)?

Now, If you want to be an off road performer, you ought to be looking in the other direction, 18" is ideal - max sidewall, best low inflation contact patch, tire that confirms to uneven surfaces. If you want the middle ground performance, 20" is probably best. If you want to plus size a bit, 22" is possibly for you. And if all this is overwhelming, just reach out and we can coach you on what may be best for your personal situation. There is no wrong answer, just answers that best suit each individual!

I really want to see what Cybertruck can do with 18" rims and a good rough terrain tire!

Oh, one general question: How do you appraise the tires you offer for suitability in terms of tread chunking. This is a concern of mine given the torque on tap.

 

[T Sportline]

Thanks for your driving impressions.

Is the only tire you currently offer for the 24" rims an All-Terrain tire? While I haven't had the benefit of driving a low-profile All-Terrain tire on 24" rims, It doesn't surprise me that it handles better than a 65 section All-Terrain tire on pavement, but it's still an all-terrain tire, not a performance road tire. Is this just a compromise offering because there are no appropriate road tires that fit a 24" rim?

It's good to know that all of the tires you offer maintain the Cybertrucks full load rating but what tire pressure is required to achieve that (in your 24" offering)?



I really want to see what Cybertruck can do with 18" rims and a good rough terrain tire!

Oh, one general question: How do you appraise the tires you offer for suitability in terms of tread chunking. This is a concern of mine given the torque on tap.

All good questions!

The tire load rating / pressure: On LT tires, as wheel diameter goes up, tire load rating goes down and tire pressure goes up. On the 24", you can get up to 3085lbs (per tire) at 80psi. That's 6170lbs per axle, and CT has GAWR on the rear of only 5247. So unless you're hauling a max load in the CT, there i no need to run high PSI. I'd go to the lower side of the PSI range for the tire, plenty for most daily driving and mild loading.

I haven't seen a tire chunk off a tread any time recently; seams that would only apply to an old / dry tire? I go hammering around hard in my Model Y with Falken Wildpeaks, which are chunky - the chunks will wear some, but no 'issues'. I expect the same on the CT. I drive with no mercy, so I'll keep an eye on things...

We will add tires as they become available. We have done the same across all our Tesla and Rivian offerings. Years ago we just offered Michelin and Pirelli factory replacements, but over time folks have requested all sorts/brands of tires, so now we offer every tire anyone wants, so long as it's available.

I drove on 18" for a weekend. Really worked well. If off road is your goal, this is the way to go. Honestly wasn't excessively rolly or anything objectionable. Just a matter of taste and use cases. The Ram TRX and Ford Raptors rock 18" wheels, I don't expect any issues on CT with 18" either.

 

[HaulingAss]

All good questions!

The tire load rating / pressure: On LT tires, as wheel diameter goes up, tire load rating goes down and tire pressure goes up. On the 24", you can get up to 3085lbs (per tire) at 80psi. That's 6170lbs per axle, and CT has GAWR on the rear of only 5247. So unless you're hauling a max load in the CT, there i no need to run high PSI. I'd go to the lower side of the PSI range for the tire, plenty for most daily driving and mild loading.

So 75-80 psi for fully loaded? And what is "the lower side of the range" for daily driving/mild loads? I ask because I don't know what the PSI range of the Recon Grapplers in this application are.

In your video featuring this tire on your forged 24" rims it looks like they are aired up to only around 45 psi (judging by the amount of sidewall bulge). I'm just curious what PSI your test report is based upon (the one where you said they felt surefooted in spirited driving).

Tread chunking does happen more as a tire ages, but I've seen it on All Terrain tires that were only 1 or 2 years old too, after use on steep, rocky terrain. I think with the high GVWR of the Cybertuck, and the available torque, it could show up on tires prone to that, but it's good to know you haven't seen any chunking.

 

[HaulingAss]

We will add tires as they become available. We have done the same across all our Tesla and Rivian offerings. Years ago we just offered Michelin and Pirelli factory replacements, but over time folks have requested all sorts/brands of tires, so now we offer every tire anyone wants, so long as it's available.

That's great, more tire selection, more better! What I'm really interested in: 18" forged rims with true winter tires. I'm curious if you have looked for suitable winter tires at all? I've looked, but at the time I limited my search to 20" rims and found nothing. I haven't spent the time looking for ones to fit an 18" rim so would be interested in what you might have found.

 

[j4ypal]

24" has arrived, the biggest yet! Seeing this in person, the larger wheel does a great job balancing some focus off the tire sidewall and giving the truck sideview and 3/4 view a more structured and edgy look, consistent with the overall polarizing Cybertruck design language. These have the proper spec to bolt-on, no rubbing or fitment issues whatsoever. https://youtu.be/yAeXmaYr13I

The CT7 lineup is offered in a full sweep of sizes:
18" Downsize (max sidewall / soft ride / lightest wheel / off road performance oriented)
20" (Factory size)
22" Plus option / shorter sidewall / less tire sidewall flex
24" Full size / shortest sidewall

https://tsportline.com/collections/...fully-forged-lightweight-tesla-wheel-set-of-4

Have you guys measured the distance between the jack points, front to back? I'm evaluating lift choices and that info would be much appreciated.

Thanks for your work on CT, you give lots of great information in your CT "dissection" videos.

 

[T Sportline]

So 75-80 psi for fully loaded? And what is "the lower side of the range" for daily driving/mild loads? I ask because I don't know what the PSI range of the Recon Grapplers in this application are.

In your video featuring this tire on your forged 24" rims it looks like they are aired up to only around 45 psi (judging by the amount of sidewall bulge). I'm just curious what PSI your test report is based upon (the one where you said they felt surefooted in spirited driving).

Tread chunking does happen more as a tire ages, but I've seen it on All Terrain tires that were only 1 or 2 years old too, after use on steep, rocky terrain. I think with the high GVWR of the Cybertuck, and the available torque, it could show up on tires prone to that, but it's good to know you haven't seen any chunking.

Shown inflated to 50psi, you're close!

Tread chunking you mention sounds more like from aggressive offroad / tire spin on sharp rocks. That's a different animal - sure, that happens, all tires. But I dont see treads chunking on pavement, more of a 'wear / grind down' scenario. But I will watch!

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