Some Tesla Cybertruck owners have begun complaining about excessive tire wear, with some claiming that a change was necessary after 6,000 miles. This is typical among performance cars and EVs since their weight or power, or both, make them have faster-wearing tires. Although not a new issue for EVs, many of the Cybertruck owners are quite frustrated by how fast the specialized tires on their truck are wearing down.
An owner shared his experience in the Cybertruck Owners Club, saying that after just 3 months and 6,251 miles, the tires on his truck were shot. He measured them at 4/32 in the front and 5/32 on the rear, down from the original spec of 10/32 or 11/32 for new tires. In terms of U.S. regulations, tires are considered worn out at 2/32. However, experts like TireRack would tell you to change them even sooner under wet or snowy conditions.
This particular owner lives in Colorado, and after a summer of regular street and highway driving, his Cybertruck has already consumed nearly half its tire tread. Although he admits to using the truck’s high-performance “Beast Mode” a few times, he insists the vehicle has never been off-road or pushed to its limits. Nonetheless, the Cybertruck’s hefty weight of almost 7,000 pounds is a key factor in the rapid wear.
Similar complaints have been raised by Rivian owners, whose vehicles also suffer from premature tire wear due to their heavy build and driving modes. Tesla’s Chill Mode, which limits acceleration, could help reduce wear, but the sheer mass of the Cybertruck makes extended tire longevity difficult.
Ultimately, driving habits can help mitigate the issue, but a nearly three-ton truck like the Cybertruck will inevitably demand frequent tire changes, far from the 50,000 miles expected of a standard vehicle.