Cybertruck Spare Wheel and Tire Kit - close look at what you get, mounting in the bed

[carsly]

If you're like me, you've probably been wondering why the Cybertruck Spare Wheel and Tire Kit is $1,250. For one wheel.

In this video I break down what you get for your money by looking at the components of the kit, the time to receive my spare wheel and tire from Tesla Shop order to actual installation and installing it yourself in the bed and how easy or difficult that is to do (esp. one-handed while filming).

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[Oden's Beast]

Hi, I watched your video, but just need to make a small comment/correction. With the tool kit and foam insert you have, the tire is supposed to be flipped over on its face, with the foam insert and tool kit facing up, then the cover applied and secured to D-Rings. There was an earlier or different tool kit they sold that would go in the bed storage area, and the tire would be secured as you have it. But with the newer version, the tires outboard side, lie’s face down. I think your SC may have missed this. See the Tesla installation instructions at this link: https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-46F3FA19-4D80-4321-8DBF-6D6671212898.html

I have the same spare and kit, my SC mounted as per the link instructions. Your tool kit should not be getting scratched.

 

[Freeseframe]

Hi, I watched your video, but just need to make a small comment/correction. With the tool kit and foam insert you have, the tire is supposed to be flipped over on its face, with the foam insert and tool kit facing up, then the cover applied and secured to D-Rings. There was an earlier or different tool kit they sold that would go in the bed storage area, and the tire would be secured as you have it. But with the newer version, the tires outboard side, lie’s face down. I think your SC may have missed this. See the Tesla installation instructions at this link: https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe...UID-46F3FA19-4D80-4321-8DBF-6D6671212898.html

I have the same spare and kit, my SC mounted as per the link instructions. Your tool kit should not be getting scratched.

Agree with the above. My Service Center installed it upside down as well and when I had to remove the spare to use the bed I realized their error.

 

[carsly]

Thanks, that's extremely helpful. I'll flip mine over and reinstall the cover. Appreciate the insight!

 

[arodriguezfeo]

So was it worth getting? I have been trying to find an option in which I can put the spare on a hitch so that it does not take up bed space. I have not found a suitable one that does block rear camera. Moreover, the hitch must be light because the tire and wheel I believe weigh close to 100lbs and the hitch is only rated for 150 total pounds.

 

[carsly]

So was it worth getting? I have been trying to find an option in which I can put the spare on a hitch so that it does not take up bed space. I have not found a suitable one that does block rear camera. Moreover, the hitch must be light because the tire and wheel I believe weigh close to 100lbs and the hitch is only rated for 150 total pounds.

"worth" depends on your use case/risk tolerance. I'm guessing every local tire shop wherever I happen to travel isn't going to stock 35" cybertruck tires and may not be able to get them same day. I've removed the wheel and tire when I've needed to use the full bed and while it is annoying, it's certainly doable. I do keep a plug kit handy and just received the Cybertruck air compressor - have not opened it up yet but would certainly entertain going that route only as needed. I also rarely need to use the full bed, so semi-permanently mounting in the bed isn't an inconvenience for me.

Personally, I always prefer a full-sized spare. It's just faster and easier in case something does happen to jack up, remove, pop on the new one, check pressures and continue on your way. Especially with kids. I never really considered a hitch mount as it may disrupt handling balance and, as you noted, you'd be close to the maximum vertical load on the hitch. Also thinking it will have a negative aero/range impact, even if it's slight. I like range, but not enough to run the all-seasons over the more aggressive looking all-terrains ;-)

If you're always using the full bed, and travelling shorting distances/slower speeds then a hitch mount (or crossbar mount) might be your other options. As I have crossbars - to throw on a box as needed making up for my loss of bed space - then I'd consider a crossbar mount before a hitch mount, just feels sturdier to me to have the mass of the spare wheel/tire between the axles instead of hanging out behind the rear. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Oden's Beast]

I agree with all you said, and same thought process and conclusion. It’s just insurance in case you have a flat while at a location with no service to fix it. For me, especially important for a longer trip or off road adventure. It’s a risk tolerance thing. Just for daily driving, with a spare at home, or a local tire shop or local SC that stocks a direct replacement, it’s probably not really needed. For me, any long road trip or off road trip, it’s definitely in the bed.
There are cheaper solutions, getting a pulled off wheel and tire from EBay and just buying a suitable jack. I actually really liked the integrated jack to the tire, and also its OEM cover with its integrated bed straps. It’s purpose fit. Plus, I had Tesla credits to burn.

 

[Cyber Pete]

I received my spare tire kit on 1-17-25. Very nice!
P.S. The breaker bar has a telescopic handle for better leverage.

 

[carsly]

I received my spare tire kit on 1-17-25. Very nice!
P.S. The breaker bar has a telescopic handle for better leverage.

I should have caught the telescopic handle, missed it. Next time I'll read the product docs first!

 

[dhigh]

I have the Tesla spare and Jack kit. Just for kicks, I wanted to try it out the other day and I found the jack would not lift the tire fully off the ground. I did follow all the instructions with jack mode and everything. Now I'm searching for something else that is going to fit underneath the truck with a flat tire and lift it enough for a new tire. Not sure I'm seeing anything that will work other than a full on floor jack (which I don't want to carry around everywhere).

 

[carsly]

I have the Tesla spare and Jack kit. Just for kicks, I wanted to try it out the other day and I found the jack would not lift the tire fully off the ground. I did follow all the instructions with jack mode and everything. Now I'm searching for something else that is going to fit underneath the truck with a flat tire and lift it enough for a new tire. Not sure I'm seeing anything that will work other than a full on floor jack (which I don't want to carry around everywhere).

Smart to test it. I just flipped my kit over so its now facing up in the bed under the cover instead of resting on the floor of the bed the way Tesla service (erroneously) installed it. That's one hefty wheel and tire!

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