Tesla Granted a Patent for the Original Cybertruck Wheels!

[CybertruckAgent]

I still don't like how this juts out past the actual tire. It's just begging for curb rash.

It’s definitely NOT an off roader’s set up. It’s kinda part for aero, part for nerds.

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[FrankMcEnnis]

It will never hit the assembly line, it's propbably just so nobody else do it!

 

[jerhenderson]

I saw it at the Petersen, and I agree! It sticks out WAY beyond the tire. But I'd like to add that is absolutely ridiculous for off-road use! Those hubcaps would be destroyed in a matter of minutes, with off-road use!

These hubcaps stick out a couple of inches beyond the tires. Here's some photos.

my offroading is Costco, so it's all good.

 

[charliemagpie]

Maybe sold as aerodynamic, and an option for purchase. The patent is a higher level to keep cheap copycats out. ?

 

[flowerlandfilms]

When it comes to the way wheels look, it's the only thing that can outdo a mother's insistence that their child is the most beautiful one in the world.

All laws of aesthetic design go out the window as someone insists their "Sweet-Ass Rims" are way better than stock, even though they look like somebody put a fistful of bicycle spokes into a trash compactor.

 

[Cyberman]

I still don't like how this juts out past the actual tire. It's just begging for curb rash.

Silly human. No curb would dare get close to Cybertruck!

 

[CyberSleuth]

Silly human. No curb would dare get close to Cybertruck!

Okay, the curb is begging for Cyber rash then.

 

[GlockandRoll]

I bet they help act as paddles during amphibious mode

 

[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

Please note: the patent was originally filed in Nov, 2019 when Cybertruck was revealed.

Reckon these 'Caps' will get thrown around like a Frisbee down the beach or at the park! That is, until someone loses a finger or two!!

 

[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

Please note: the patent was originally filed in Nov, 2019 when Cybertruck was revealed.

Might go out on a limb and declare these are Super Kool.
[Note: 'Remove before Baja Racing']
They remind me of the 7 spoke Audi TT wheel circa 2005

 

[Rockvillerich]

I still don't like how this juts out past the actual tire. It's just begging for curb rash.

...and doubtful they would stay on while off-roading.

 

[JBee]

They fold out when submerged in water to create paddles for amphibious mode....obviously.

 

[SolarWizard]

I see a lot of Jeeps done up in Jurrasic Park themes.

Definitely feeling some Resident Evils CTs incoming with the wheels being that shape

 

[cvalue13]

I for one like them.

I expect they’re material to aero, and so range.

And as little as I “off road” in a $80K vehicle, I’ve got no problem popping them off in those rare occasions.

Meanwhile, if you can’t keep your truck off curbs you deserve the cost of buying a new plastic hubcap (I’ll represent that statement).

Better the cap than the wheel?

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