Tire life / longevity for Cybertruck? Post yours

[HaulingAss]

think 4 wheel steering, which we want and love, impacts toward negative wear
im ok with that price to pay for the most superior driving experience of any truck ever made
hopefully the tire manuf are watching, learning and developing better tires for the future

Properly implemented rear steering increases efficiency by reducing tire scrubbing. It should slightly increase tire life, all else being equal. It comes with a slight weight penalty which would slightly increase tire wear on it's own. But the net effect is probably slightly increased tire life, probably not significantly though.

I just think it's incorrect to say rear steer impacts toward "negative wear". In the end, the alignment of your wheels, even if kept within published specs, probably impacts efficiency and tire wear more than whether it has rear steer or not.

Here's one source discussing rear steering and tire wear:
What Does Rear-Wheel Steering Mean? | Nortex Lube and Tune in TX - Nortex Lube and Tune

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[GuyV]

Properly implemented rear steering increases efficiency by reducing tire scrubbing. It should slightly increase tire life, all else being equal. It comes with a slight weight penalty which would slightly increase tire wear on it's own. But the net effect is probably slightly increased tire life, probably not significantly though.

I just think it's incorrect to say rear steer impacts toward "negative wear". In the end, the alignment of your wheels, even if kept within published specs, probably impacts efficiency and tire wear more than whether it has rear steer or not.

Here's one source discussing rear steering and tire wear:
What Does Rear-Wheel Steering Mean? | Nortex Lube and Tune in TX - Nortex Lube and Tune

As many have said, it depends on how you drive. I have not yet learned to resist the fun of those tight fast turns. Maybe having to buy new tires will cure me.

 

[kpanda17]

As many have said, it depends on how you drive. I have not yet learned to resist the fun of those tight fast turns. Maybe having to buy new tires will cure me.

Exactly, we’re driving differently with this new ability
The rear tires of four wheel steering are impacted by the steering action of a more aggressive drive

 

[HaulingAss]

Exactly, we’re driving differently with this new ability
The rear tires of four wheel steering are impacted by the steering action of a more aggressive drive

That's false. The rear tires already have a side force to the outside of the turn, turning them in the direction they already want to go reduces scrubbing and tire wear. It's insignificant though.

Did you read the article I linked?

 

[Carnut12]

These type of truck tires should last 45-50K, given the weight of the truck that might go down some. I find it very odd some are referencing a time period, miles matters, not the length of time they last. On my Model S mine lasted just over 30K, I good with that.

 

[65SoYoLO]

5.28mm on the front.
5.02mm on the rear.

 

[GuyV]

That's false. The rear tires already have a side force to the outside of the turn, turning them in the direction they already want to go reduces scrubbing and tire wear. It's insignificant though.

Did you read the article I linked?

You missed the point. The steer-by-wire makes it too easy and fun not to wear out your tires by making tight fast turns that you wouldn't otherwise, at least so far. ?

 

[aalonso]

at 10k miles and the stock tires of my CyberBeast look great. Built 7/24, delivered 9/12/24, VIN 26,XXX

 

[Redacted Profile]

I have over 20K on my CB. Took delivery end of June 24. Still have 7mm, 8mm 8mm and 8 mm on all tires

 

[Carlos Thomas]

What is the tread depth on a new set of tires?

 

[Redacted Profile]

According to available information, tires should be replaced with tread depth of around 3-4 millimeters (or 5/32 - 6/32 inches), new they have a tread depth of around 8-9 millimeters (10/32 - 11/32 inches)

 

[DJAlan2000]

Tesla told me to get new tires in the next couple of thousand miles. That will make about 25,000. I drive in a very wimpy way. These are the original tires and I got the Model Y in March 2022. So less than 2 years. I have no idea what to expect for the truck.

I have 27,291 miles on my Model YLR (w/20" wheels) and just got them rotated again... Guy at America's Tire said that there's still 4/32" left of tread and that they will likely need to be replaced at the next rotation time... (another 6K miles)... So, that means about 33K miles on the OEM ones...

MUCH better than all those horror stories I hear in the MSM saying they only last 10K miles (or LESS!!). I have spoken to others and they said the same thing... No tire issues and got them replaced about 30K or so...

Tells me that the (fake) stories about tires are just like the ones about not being able to drive an EV in cold weather (tell that to our friends in Norway, Sweden and Finland who don't seem to have problems)...

Tires are rated for the vehicle's WEIGHT (or should be if you pick them correctly) and TRUCK tires are designed for more weight... Again, I have friends that have CTs and some have more than 25K miles on the original tires already... It's all about proper maintenance AND how you drive...

 

[Jon Snow]

After reading the article about tire longevity on the Rivian (https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivians-tires-are-wearing-out-in-as-little-as-6000-miles-heres-why), It has me wondering. Currently I replace my summer tires about every 5-6 years, and my winter tires about every 3-4 years. My guess would be that with the CT and judicious driving I'll probably be replacing my tires about twice as frequently as I do on my current pickup.

Also, with EVs slowly but surely replacing ICEs, that's a whole lotta tires getting replaced far more frequently. What impact will that have on the tire manufacturing and availability in the near future, and what about all the waste generated. Will tire graveyards turn into mountains?

Tire wear depends on how you drive and what you buy. My Dodge 2500 diesel is the same weight as Cybertruck, but since I don’t abuse the power, my tires last.

 

[AlmostHuman]

What is the tread depth on a new set of tires?

I have had the same question. Picked up the spare AT tire today. The new spare tire measured 13/32nds. I failed to measure the tread depth when I took delivery but did check it at 6,872 miles which measrured at 9/32nds. I have to assume the truck was delivered with AT tires at 13/32nds as well. If anyone takes delivery with AT tires maybe we can get a measurement from them.

Pic of the spare tire measurement:

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