Cybertruck Tire Prices

[SlegMD]

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[Easyejl]

that isn't bad at all, I was expecting even worse

 

[SuperManStan]

With the recent photos of the factory installed tires on a Cybertruck (LT285/65 R20), I went to the Discount Tire website to research what replacement tires would cost. The various brands of tires in that size are about $450 each, give or take. For a specific example, the BF Goodrick All Terrain T/A KO2 tires are $462 each ($1,848 for a set of 4), $96 installation, $271 for the protection certificates, and with all the fees and taxes, a set of 4 of these tires installed would be $2,345. You can save a little bit by not buying the certificates, but I would say that these tires are a little bit pricier than what I was expecting...

https://www.discounttire.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/285-65-20

Like most of us, I think tires are expensive, that is, until you see one flying past your car driving at speed with a slight pull to one side and suddenly realizing that it was your tire that just past you!.
I would hope to see the Michelin Uptis tire on the Cybertruck, it would only make sense that an airless tire be on the “bullet proof” truck.

 

[Thunderstrike44]

Well just like everything else tires have gone up too. I bought tires for my truck last year and they were 205@ today they are 411@ same tire. These are almost the same size I have on my truck (Diesel RAM 1500).
Also keep in mind how heavy this truck is going to be, probably all 'E' rated tires which as most truck owners know are pricey. Prices might come down too in the future, but I heard tires wear faster in EV because everyone like to heavy foot them and feel that take off! Lol

 

[cvalue13]

probably all 'E' rated tires

interesting you brought this up.

the goodyears seen on the RCs are only a D load rating.

combined that info with the RCs having a 6-lug bolt pattern

folks who know trucks might reasonably start wondering about the reveal-stated payload/towing stats

 

[Madaven818]

Only $195 each at Walmart for the house brand

$195 and a $2000 tow bill when they fail in 6 months ?

 

[jerhenderson]

With the recent photos of the factory installed tires on a Cybertruck (LT285/65 R20), I went to the Discount Tire website to research what replacement tires would cost. The various brands of tires in that size are about $450 each, give or take. For a specific example, the BF Goodrick All Terrain T/A KO2 tires are $462 each ($1,848 for a set of 4), $96 installation, $271 for the protection certificates, and with all the fees and taxes, a set of 4 of these tires installed would be $2,345. You can save a little bit by not buying the certificates, but I would say that these tires are a little bit pricier than what I was expecting...

https://www.discounttire.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/285-65-20

sounds about right.... the same tires I had on my Wrangler.

 

[AeroTool]

I buy most of my tires at tirerack.com. On their website, they list a number of tire installers. I have found that Firestone installs the Tirerack tires at $12-$18 each with balancing. They try to sell you brakes or other perishables like oil changes, But they don’t hassle you. You just refuse. Tirerack runs specials on tires. They have various locations. If they have three tires at one location and two tires at another location they may run a special. They will ship the odd number of tires to your nearest warehouse for free. Shipping to you is expensive. It cost around $25.00 per tire. Their nearest location to me is 35 miles, so I pick them up, and saved $125.00. I bought a set of five tires and the discount was 40% off their reasonable prices for my Ford F350.

 

[SolarWizard]

These goodyears are bespoke and they are going to be expensive

i fully expect a replacement set to be $2k

 

[CyberGus]

I'm gonna need a good source for affordable tires, since I plan to drive it like I stole it

 

[charliemagpie]

"If you have to ask how much it costs to run a yacht, you can't afford it."

 

[wtibbit]

interesting you brought this up.

the goodyears seen on the RCs are only a D load rating.

combined that info with the RCs having a 6-lug bolt pattern

folks who know trucks might reasonably start wondering about the reveal-stated payload/towing stats

Found this on the interwebgooglething...

"Load Range vs Load Index​

Load index is a number on the tire's sidewall that explicitly indicates the maximum load a tire can carry. Since the load range focuses mostly on a tire's construction, the load index is a more precise method of measurement.​

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The load index number represents a tire's carrying capacity when inflated to its maximum load sustaining pressure and further explains the tire load range measurement by adding more specifics to the rating. Most cars and light trucks have load index values ranging from 70-124"​

The photo we have of a tire an RC shows this code for load index: 123/120. The second number, 120, is the derated load index for tires installed on a dual axle, so this tire's load index on the CT is 123. Load index 123 indicates a tire capacity of 3,417 pounds, so the CT's four tires are limited to a total load (or Gross Vehicle Weight) of 13,668 pounds.

How much do we think the curb weight and gross vehicle weight will be for the CT? If the CT's GVW is less than 13,668 pounds those RC tires are sufficient, I suspect.

This doesn't apply directly to towing capacity, of course.

(For reference, the 2023 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks' GVW ranges from 4,465 to 5886 pounds.)

 

[cvalue13]

Load index 123 indicates a tire capacity of 3,417 pounds, so the CT's four tires are limited to a total load (or Gross Vehicle Weight) of 13,668 pounds.

How much do we think the curb weight and gross vehicle weight will be for the CT? If the CT's GVW is less than 13,668 pounds those RC tires are sufficient, I suspect.

For reference, the 2023 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks' GVW ranges from 4,465 to 5886 pounds

I don’t *think* that’s quite how tire load index/range typically relate to GVW, where my point was concerned.

CT’s expected 3,500lb has always been in range of certain 250/2500 series 3/4 ton truck payloads. For example, CTs payload is just shy of the 3,751-pound limit of the right configuration of a Silverado 2500HD, with a 10,250 lb GVWR.That truck, and other trucks in this same range usually come with a load index of 125 and a Load Range E. And those are ICE trucks absent a battery pack.

So I’m pointing out the interesting (to me) fact that the CT tires have a load index of 123 and Load Range D and 6-lug pattern.

Seems to imply one or some combination of any of the following:

• despite a battery pack, CT managed to be much lighter than comparable payload vehicles
• the CTs needed tire speed rating limited it’s load rating choices (does anyone make a 130mph rated tire that’s an ~125/E?)
• the CTs payload is lower than 3,500

 

[Deleted member 12457]

I bought 10-ply tires for my Tacoma to make sure the sidewalls didn't blow out with any kind of load. The CT is not going to be light so getting a 10-ply tire should help in the long run.

 

[wtibbit]

I don’t *think* that’s quite how tire load index/range typically relate to GVW, where my point was concerned.

CT’s expected 3,500lb has always been in range of certain 250/2500 series 3/4 ton truck payloads. For example, CTs payload is just shy of the 3,751-pound limit of the right configuration of a Silverado 2500HD, with a 10,250 lb GVWR.That truck, and other trucks in this same range usually come with a load index of 125 and a Load Range E. And those are ICE trucks absent a battery pack.

So I’m pointing out the interesting (to me) fact that the CT tires have a load index of 123 and Load Range D and 6-lug pattern.

Seems to imply one or some combination of any of the following:

• despite a battery pack, CT managed to be much lighter than comparable payload vehicles
• the CTs needed tire speed rating limited it’s load rating choices (does anyone make a 130mph rated tire that’s an ~125/E?)
• the CTs payload is lower than 3,500

Thanks for elaborating on this, cvalue13. It made me look at little deeper and learn a tiny bit more about vehicle engineering. There is another spec - GAWR, the gross axle weight - that applies, and vehicle dynamics are also part of the design decision. Those factors don't appear to be generally available to the public even for vehicles that have been in production for years. I did find some discussion about this which boils down to adding calculated margin to the tires' load index to account for such additional design factors.

Your three points are interesting. I wouldn't be surprised if all of them apply.

Less weight improves all of the other performance specs. Hopefully the size reduction led to weight reduction.

I searched all the big online tire sellers and couldn't find and E or 125 rated tire with a 130 mph speed rating. Maybe Tesla has contracted a manufacturer to build one, but for some reason they haven't been able to do so, therefore we've only seen the 123/D tires in use.

A reduction in specified payload seems most likely. Maybe if 125/E rated tires with a 130 mph speed rating become available Tesla will revise the CT's payload rating with those tires installed.

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