Made my own spare tire kit

[Ty77064]

The tools, I already had.
1: Brand new Cybertruck wheel, tire, and TPS - Facebook Market $500
2: Badland offroad jack - Harbor Freight Black Friday Sale $250 (I made the mount plate for it, got it powder coated and I laser etched)
3: used Milwaukee impact (tool only)- Facebook market $140
4: new Milwaukee tire inflator (tool only) - Facebook market $120
5: flip up bed tie down (2 pieces) - Amazon $27
6: Ares lug nut socket kit - Amazon $35
7: spare tire cover - Amazon $17

This setup is going to be used primarily for road trips. Prices will vary, but saving at least $200 from the Tesla kit. I like my setup better. The second spare belongs to a friend. We got a deal for two and I was picking it up.

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[Mdub]

great kit. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mbrockus]

Nice setup!

 

[getsometom]

This is a good set of tools. I've been contemplating on buying someone's single take offs as a spare too.

 

[Fabville]

Great setup with upgrades and ways to save some money! Did you use a metal brake for your mounting plate and what did you use to “soften” the corners and notching out for the d-ring mount?

Does your bed mat seem to keep everything in place or is the tie-down strapped to the d-ring? I could see incorporating a bracket to bolt into the d-ring mount if there was a concern that would allow the d-ring to be mounted over.

I’ll probably get a set of winter wheels/tires next year and use one from the other set to take along for certain trips. Even though I don’t expect to buy a dedicated spare, outside of FB Marketplace, eBay, etc, I’m curious Tesla will sell a spare tire/wheel outside of their “kit”. I saw this statement on the winter wheels/tires package.

 

[Ty77064]

I thought about aluminum, but of course, it had to be stainless. This is 0.050" thick, so it was a pain to bend. I just strapped the jack down. The tools went into the lower bed compartment. I do need to strap down the spare. It didn't hit anything, but under hard acceleration ?, it does move around a little.

 

[Fabville]

I thought about aluminum, but of course, it had to be stainless. This is 0.050" thick, so it was a pain to bend. I just strapped the jack down. The tools went into the lower bed compartment. I do need to strap down the spare. It didn't hit anything, but under hard acceleration ?, it does move around a little.

Curious if you tried the impact on your lug nuts yet. My DeWalt impact couldn’t break the torque so I bought a breaker bar.

 

[Ty77064]

I haven't tried it on the truck, but works fine on a Model 3. Tesla's torque specs is definitely more than a typical car. About 80ftlbs versus 130ftlbs

 

[Ty77064]

Just read the manual. It's 151ftlbs for the Cybertruck, so it shouldn't be a problem for the Milwaukee

 

[Fabville]

I may have to get a few Milwaukee tools at some point afterall.?

yeah, the instant torque of the Tesla motors I’ve read is what requires wheels with more torque than most other vehicles.

 

[Ty77064]

Facebook Market is your friend. To be totally transparent, I got some of those items for cheaper. These are mostly posted prices. I was able to make a deal on the wheels (2 for $800). And just like eBay, if you lose out on it, there is always another one. Offerup is also another good place for Milwaukee tools. I sell stuff too. I don't get offended by lowball offers. You can always ignore it. I don't have to sell it and they don't have to buy. People get upset over crazy stuff. There's always a happy medium.

 

[JUSTICEQD]

I was looking at that same jack and a mount for it. Hadn't pulled the trigger yet as I am debating if I want a 70lb jack. Looks great though man

 

[SentinelOne]

Nice Setup!

My Setup is similar:

Spare sourced from Tesla Winter Tire Setup I bought
Air Compressor = same Milwaukee air compressor (already had it and bunch of other Milwaukee tools eg chainsaw, impact, etc)
Torque Wrench for Breaking 151' lbs
I have a dual Bottle Jack / Jack Stand in one unit - nice and compact

Tested the setup when I put my Caliper Covers on - easy peasy!

All that being said, mostly a winter or trip setup...most of summer I have dirtbikes in the bed and no additional space for the tire! Thought about getting the roof crossbars and might but good for winter for now!

 

[Thunderstrike44]

Very Nice, Did you try out the jack? I was looking at that also to have when I want to go off roading. I like the wheel over the steel one on my regular floor jack.

 

[CyberNickOH]

If anyone needs a spare, DM me, I have 4 ready to go. Cyberwheels, tires, TPMS.

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