Spare tire questions

[Fedork]

I have a few questions about spares, maybe people know some answers:

1. Tesla shows spare going in the bed. Is it too large for under-bed compartment?
2. $1250 for tire kit looks kinda steep, or maybe it is a fair price? Anyone priced a build your own alternative? What does that come to? Can you share part list.
3. Just a rant: I find this new trend (it's not just Tesla) of selling new cars without spares mildly infuriating. It should be illegal IMO

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[DeadSetElectric]

I will have 4 spare wheels for you if you need

 

[Mini2nut]

Tesla has never included a spare tire on any of their vehicles.

 

[TexasRaider]

I have a few questions about spares, maybe people know some answers:

1. Tesla shows spare going in the bed. Is it too large for under-bed compartment?
2. $1250 for tire kit looks kinda steep, or maybe it is a fair price? Anyone priced a build your own alternative? What does that come to? Can you share part list.
3. Just a rant: I find this new trend (it's not just Tesla) of selling new cars without spares mildly infuriating. It should be illegal IMO

From all of the photos and seeing it in person, I am very confident that it won’t fit in the compartment in / under the bed. Elon, did say that it takes up 1/3 of the bed. (I believe.)

 

[Fedork]

I will have 4 spare wheels for you if you need

Thanks, I'll keep you in mind. Are you in NorCal? How much you think of selling them for?

 

[DeadSetElectric]

Thanks, I'll keep you in mind. Are you in NorCal? How much you think of selling them for?

I am in NorCal. Was thinking something like $1000 each (wheel, tire, cover) or $3600 for all 4.

 

[Keeney]

The Tesla spare with matching wheel and same tire is somewhat high, but not whack for an OEM. The tire alone retails for around $450 and a 20" wheels are also $400, $500 and up.
But that presumes you need a matching wheel and tire. Which is somewhat overkill. What most trucks that come with a spare have is the same sized (full size) wheel and tire on a cheaper, non-matching wheel with a cheaper, no-name or low-mileage rated tire.

 

[CyberGus]

something like this might work?

 

[RadoRage]

I was actually curious to know if a spare tire could mounted in the bed vertically, rather than flat taking up a lot of room in the bed.

If the size of the bed plus the sail/bed cover is tall enough to fit the needed size of spare, it could save room.

Pictures for comparison
Tesla's Offered Kit:

Option 1:

Option 2:

 

[REM]

This is something that a lot of people really don't give Tesla due credit for. For the absolute vast majority of people in the vast majority of use cases, spare tires are a fool's errand and a total waste of time/space/money.

In the rare event you actually needed a spare tire for general use, it would likely be too flat to run anyway since most people refuse to do routine maintenance.

TL;DR: Use roadside assistance in the rare event you need a spare tire or one plugged if you can't be bothered to have a proper tire repair kit onboard.

 

[Fedork]

This is something that a lot of people really don't give Tesla due credit for. For the absolute vast majority of people in the vast majority of use cases, spare tires are a fool's errand and a total waste of time/space/money.

In the rare event you actually needed a spare tire for general use, it would likely be too flat to run anyway since most people refuse to do routine maintenance.

TL;DR: Use roadside assistance in the rare event you need a spare tire or one plugged if you can't be bothered to have a proper tire repair kit onboard.

I beg to differ. If I have a flat (which is the most likely thing to go wrong on the road by far) and I have a spare in the car - I know I will be on my way within 15 minutes, with roadside assistance - it's anybody's guess. Sometimes time is of the essense.

Curious - are there any feasible run-flat options for cybertruck? I mean, it's bulletproof, so the tires are the most vulnerable part

 

[pricedm]

I have a few questions about spares, maybe people know some answers:

1. Tesla shows spare going in the bed. Is it too large for under-bed compartment?
2. $1250 for tire kit looks kinda steep, or maybe it is a fair price? Anyone priced a build your own alternative? What does that come to? Can you share part list.
3. Just a rant: I find this new trend (it's not just Tesla) of selling new cars without spares mildly infuriating. It should be illegal IMO

https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/full-size-spare-tire
$1,485 for similar Rivian spare wheel


start with post #14, then head over to #31 and enjoy the discussion
https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/spare-tire-location.9709/


What happens when you get two flat tires? Make it illegal that the vehicle was sold without two spares? Last month I picked up my SO's Porsche from a nationwide tire shop, after they installed new winter tires (purchased from said shop) on known good rims. Next day she drove out of the garage and 1/8 mile down the street to find 2 of the 4 tires flat-- 5 and 10 psi. So two flats does and can occur. Technician didn't tighten the TPMS.

More many cases, an inflator and tire plug kit is a significantly better option, at lower cost. For true off road, yes, carry inflator, tire plug kit, spare, and if advisable for terrain/trail conditions, material to deal with multiple tire failures.

 

[REM]

I beg to differ. If I have a flat (which is the most likely thing to go wrong on the road by far) and I have a spare in the car - I know I will be on my way within 15 minutes, with roadside assistance - it's anybody's guess. Sometimes time is of the essense.

Curious - are there any feasible run-flat options for cybertruck? I mean, it's bulletproof, so the tires are the most vulnerable part

There are for sure an array of run-flats that you can buy.

To further explain my comment above: it's a good thing that manufacturers like Tesla are starting to cut out items that are simply not used for the majority of people. Another good example is the cars not coming with floor mats. I'm glad that my model 3 didn't come with anything because I didn't want the cost of cheesy carpet floor mats baked into the overall cost of the car. It gives the consumer the choice of either buying your prefered flavor from Telsa or even a 3rd party.

I have to ask... how many times over the years have you had a flat tire that resulted in you needing to completely swap a tire on the fly due to time constraints?

 

[Parafly]

not OP but I've changed 4 tires roadside in the past 3 / 4 years.

 

[Fedork]

There are for sure an array of run-flats that you can buy.

To further explain my comment above: it's a good thing that manufacturers like Tesla are starting to cut out items that are simply not used for the majority of people. Another good example is the cars not coming with floor mats. I'm glad that my model 3 didn't come with anything because I didn't want the cost of cheesy carpet floor mats baked into the overall cost of the car. It gives the consumer the choice of either buying your prefered flavor from Telsa or even a 3rd party.

I have to ask... how many times over the years have you had a flat tire that resulted in you needing to completely swap a tire on the fly due to time constraints?

I see your point about the choice. Many people these days can't or do not want to put on a spare by themselves anyway, so for them it is likely a waste indeed.

As far as personal experience - I did get a number of flats over the years, not sure how many, but perhaps once every 2-5 years? Every time I get it I am going somewhere I want/need to be. Spare allows me to get there (almost) on time and then deal with the flat on my terms when I get round to it. Patching may or may not work, spare is more reliable and predictable. Jack the car up, take off 5 nuts, take off the wheel, put on the spare, tighten the nuts, lower the car, pack the tire and jack, gone in 15 minutes, or even faster

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