Looking at replacement tires for Cybertruck (BFG KO3 & Michelin Defender), pros and cons

[Roger@CYBERTRUCKco]

I'm looking at a couple of options for tires when the time comes for replacing the original equipment tires on my DM Cybertruck.

The options I'm considering are:

• Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT (OEM)
• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
• Michelin Defender LTX Platinum

I'm interested in hearing from other owners who have switched to the BFG KO3 and Michelin Defender tires. I'm leaning toward the KO3's so I can deal with unpaved and sometimes muddy roads, as well as have a tire that still can perform reasonably well on the highway..

I'm interested in comments regarding increased road noise and decreased range with these tires, and other issues I may not have considered, such as handling.

I've attaching a comparison of the three tires from the Tire Rack website for those who may be interested.

Thanks!

There is also a guy in LA selling new rims/tires/tpms sets on Facebook for $2200

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[HaulingAss]

I'm looking at a couple of options for tires when the time comes for replacing the original equipment tires on my DM Cybertruck.

The options I'm considering are:

• Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT (OEM)
• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
• Michelin Defender LTX Platinum

I'm interested in hearing from other owners who have switched to the BFG KO3 and Michelin Defender tires. I'm leaning toward the KO3's so I can deal with unpaved and sometimes muddy roads, as well as have a tire that still can perform reasonably well on the highway..

I'm interested in comments regarding increased road noise and decreased range with these tires, and other issues I may not have considered, such as handling.

I've attaching a comparison of the three tires from the Tire Rack website for those who may be interested.

Thanks!

If I lived in Florida, and needed a tire that was good on roads, but still versatile enough to use off-road, it would be a no-brainer, the OEM AT tire. It's primary weakness is cold weather and it just doesn't get cold enough in Florida with enough frequency to worry about it.

The other tires you compare it to are not nearly as tall (they have less sidewall for bump absorption). They also have unnecessarily high weight ratings. The ride and compliance of the OEM tires is going to be noticeably better.

 

[SentinelOne]

If I lived in Florida, and needed a tire that was good on roads, but still versatile enough to use off-road, it would be a no-brainer, the OEM AT tire. It's primary weakness is cold weather and it just doesn't get cold enough in Florida with enough frequency to worry about it.

The other tires you compare it to are not nearly as tall (they have less sidewall for bump absorption). They also have unnecessarily high weight ratings. The ride and compliance of the OEM tires is going to be noticeably better.

also non OEM tires, lower speed ratings (for beast owners)...

100% agree, if Colorado winter wasn't coming I'd stick with OEM AT for general purpose usage - consider changing if snow, street only (performance) truck or serious 4x4....

That being said, I want a set of MPP Rims with summer perf tires, set of 4x4/snow tires on OEM Rims and switch between as desired...just waiting for more selection / feedback....but winters coming so

 

[Gundo]

I definitely need snow tires for ski season in Vermont.
Have K03 on another vehicle in winter and they are simply not very good in snow, in all types of snow they are pretty slippery and don’t hold direction very well.
As for the Wrangler RT, I’m super skeptical these will be any good in snow or anywhere close to quiet.
I’m contemplating a separate wheel/tire set, but they are quite big and off-season storage is something to consider.

 

[mahdir35]

There is also a guy in LA selling new rims/tires/tpms sets on Facebook for $2200

You got a link?

 

[HaulingAss]

I’m contemplating a separate wheel/tire set, but they are quite big and off-season storage is something to consider.

I've been using one of these from Tire Rack for my seasonal tire/wheel storage for about 20 years and it really helps maximize garage space:

Tire Rack is still selling them ($199) and they are rated for 400 lbs, enough for the Cybertruck OEM AT or All-Seasons. I put mine high enough that I can park a motorcycle underneath. You do need to be strong enough to lift them to shoulder height.

 

[Gundo]

I've been using one of these from Tire Rack for my seasonal tire/wheel storage for about 20 years and it really helps maximize garage space:

Tire Rack is still selling them ($199) and they are rated for 400 lbs, enough for the Cybertruck OEM AT or All-Seasons. I put mine high enough that I can park a motorcycle underneath. You do need to be strong enough to lift them to shoulder height.

That’s a great option. I wonder if the CT wheels/tires would fit - they are huge.

 

[HaulingAss]

That’s a great option. I wonder if the CT wheels/tires would fit - they are huge.

I haven't put Cybertruck wheels/tires on it yet, but I've taken some measurements and the rack is very generously sized for Cybertruck tires. As long as Tire Racks 400 lb. load rating is realistic, it would work fine. The cross tubes have different holes you can use for different sized tires, the ones furthest from the wall are 27" inches out. And I think if the horizontal spread of the side frames is adjusted to only fit four Cybertruck tire widths, the 400 lb. rating is realistic. If the rack is spread to it's maximum width, the cross tubes might be a little flexy with 400 lbs. on them.

 

[Psychtruck]

This may be a silly question but do they not make bfg ko2 anymore?

 

[Nice2CTu]

I'm too lazy to do this now (I don't need new tires), I currently have the Goodyear AT and about 1k miles on my CB, but the Tesla Safety manual (my paper manual tire discussion starts on page 31) has an extensive section on the tire sidewall numbering system, and so far I haven't seen a replacement tire that matches the spec of the OEM. One example (probably not too relevant), is the speed rating of the OEM (sustained speed, whatever that means), is an H for 130mph. Am assuming that is one reason the CB / CT software limits the top speed. Of all the tires mentioned in this post and others elsewhere, it would be interesting to see a spreadsheet with all 15 specs compared. For example, the OEM Goodyear has a weight rating Load index of 3,415 lbs (each tire), or 13,660 lbs. total. Subtract about 7k lbs for vehicle weight, 750lbs. for 5 adults at 150lbs. each leaves 5,910 lbs, subtract luggage, bed containers/coolers, maybe some tongue weight, and probably still have plenty of "cushion" weight, but is anyone looking at these specs for comparison. If the K03 is speed rated 100-112mph, maybe that's fine, but it seems like if no other manufacturer matches the specs of the OEM tires, perhaps that would be of interest in narrowing comp options.

 

[Cybertruck26]

FYI, there are reports of SC not performing service on vehicles that do not have OEM tires. I haven't personally had this happen, but I have read of people running into this on the forum.

 

[Du Fly]

I went with the winter tire package from Tesla with the Goodyear Duratrac's. $3300 out the door installed with tax here in Washington State which was not bad as it comes with a stock set of Cybertruck rims and the TPD sensors as well. They look beefy on the truck but do have some extra road noise vs the stock tires. The KO3 would have been my first choice but the value with the winter tire package could not be passed up. Quote for wheels and TPS by them selves was $3600

 

[CYBERTRUCKco]

You got a link?

I can't locate right now he was posting on the FB Cybertruck groups, was in LA, solid guy

 

[eswimm]

AWD, so I don't have to worry about Beast speed ratings. I'll be curious how much I get out of the OE AT tires, but I've already anticipated switching to the Michelin Defender LTX Platinums when it comes time. Love the look of the ATs, but I seriously doubt I'm going to get 70k miles out of them and the efficiency claims of people on the AS tires is calling out to me. I'm really picky about tires, especially wet performance and I've run Continental ExtremeContact DWS of 1 version or another on my last 8-10 vehicles. Switching to a new tire is going to be a learning experience, hopefully the LTX stacks up, not a ton of reviews of it. I don't need dedicated winters or ATs, so it seems like a good option.

 

[BornToFly]

I went with the winter tire package from Tesla with the Goodyear Duratrac's. $3300 out the door installed with tax here in Washington State which was not bad as it comes with a stock set of Cybertruck rims and the TPD sensors as well. They look beefy on the truck but do have some extra road noise vs the stock tires. The KO3 would have been my first choice but the value with the winter tire package could not be passed up. Quote for wheels and TPS by them selves was $3600

How much louder would you say the Duratracs are compared to stock?

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