A/T tires bad in snow? Diff locks not engaged? Or unrealistic expectations? (Cybertruck in snow video)

[Keeney]

Watching this video of another CT having difficulty in snow, one has to wonder how suitable the A/T tires it ships with are for use on snow.

Also, if the software still is not engaging the diff locks, that is not helping this situation.

Not sure what kind of ice might be under the snow, but this situation doesn't seem all that impossible for a 4x4 truck with the right tires.

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[CHC]

For A/Ts, the stock Goodyear's have a really shallow tread pattern. I will definitely be replacing mine with KO2s (which are great snow tires in my experience).

 

[MyKidCouldDrawThat]

For A/Ts, the stock Goodyear's have a really shallow tread pattern. I will definitely be replacing mine with KO2s (which are great snow tires in my experience).

I imagine even with the AT option they are still trying to compromise between efficiency, pressure, and grip. Putting an off road enthusiast level tire on is probably abysmal for range. Could be cool if they did some pop out ice studs built into the tire or wheel

 

[Fleetwood75]

Makes me wonder if I should opt for regular road tires to maximize range during everyday driving and then buy a second set of aftermarket wheels with dedicated knobby tires for snow or trails.

 

[Wraven]

Also, if the software still is not engaging the diff locks, that is not helping this situation.

 

[Outdoors]

Make sure one can fit chains on. I have KO2's on my 2500 Suburban, and can still fit chains on.
Sometimes it's not the tires, it's the situation and how you go about tackling it. ^Would be nice.
I have a feeling there is much more to come on the off road adjustability.

 

[TheLastStarfighter]

I think those AT's will be good for most of the year, but I'll get dedicated studded snow tires for winter.

 

[Dazureus]

Looks like 7-10" of snow there and a slight incline. The OEM tires are "triple peak" rated and it seems like it's light snow capable, but in that weather, I would have dedicated winter tires. I run all seasons during the warm months and snow tires during the winter on my Model X and snow traction is great. Ice can still be slippery, but no problems with deep snow and slush. When I get my Cybertruck, I'll probably use the OEM AT tires during the summer and separate snow tires for the winter. When the AT tires wear out, I'll replace them with all seasons if I can find them.

 

[Woodrick]

That looks a lot more as if he hit a curb or solid place with the front wheels. Or the truck got into too deep of snow? Those spinning wheel just don't look like Tesla's traction control was in control.


One of the good and bad parts of a Tesla is that the bottom is a flat piece of hard plastic. It may have acted as a sled in this instance.

Just some thoughts.

 

[SlegMD]

Snow dudes gonna need 2x sets of tires

 

[scottf200]

Looks like 7-10" of snow there and a slight incline. The OEM tires are "triple peak" rated and it seems like it's light snow capable, but in that weather, I would have dedicated winter tires. I run all seasons during the warm months and snow tires during the winter on my Model X and snow traction is great. Ice can still be slippery, but no problems with deep snow and slush. When I get my Cybertruck, I'll probably use the OEM AT tires during the summer and separate snow tires for the winter. When the AT tires wear out, I'll replace them with all seasons if I can find them.

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"Snow tires hold snow in the treads b/c snow sticks to snow.
Mud tires expel material."
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[scottf200]

For that much snow ...

These are offered on the Tesla website.

https://shop.tesla.com/product/cybertruck-20_-snow-chains

 

[jm2unbound]

Betting this was in Cali so that would be Seirra Cement. I lived in Mammoth and Tahoe for 15 years combined. Seirra Cement will bring any truck to its knees especially if the driver isn’t up to the task. Sierra snow is notoriously dense high water content preceded by rain so its total ice rink under the snow pack

 

[Woodrick]

For that much snow ...

These are offered on the Tesla website.

https://shop.tesla.com/product/cybertruck-20_-snow-chains

There are times where I which I lived in an area that I needed chains. There's only been once I can think of in 20 years where I could have even used chains.

 

[pricedm]

Snow dudes gonna need 2x sets of tires

I certainly appreciate the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV on my Model Y. Same with Hakka R3 on my (former) Model 3 and Volvo, and various snow tires on every other car I own.

Hard-core snow drivers might want a dedicated snow tire (none available in 285-65-20) or more aggresive (deeper) tread and/or softer rubber.

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...geting-cybertruck-and-other-ev-pickups.11250/

Remember folks, the "3 Peak" tire symbol means "10% increase in acceleration over baseline tire" so it's not much of a standard to meet. More often, it is decelaration traction (turning, braking) we need.

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