Tesla Cybertruck owner shocked as tires wear out in less than 30 minutes

One Tesla Cybertruck owner complained that his tires were nearing the end of their life after only 6,251 miles of driving. The tires in question had no mileage warranty, but he said he still took great care of them until now. In the future, he will have to make some key choices about whether to prioritize long tread life or performance.

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According to one poster on the TeslaCyber​​truckOwners Forum.com, he had been following Tesla’s instructions very carefully. When he took his truck for the first recommended tire rotation at 6,250 miles, the facility made him realize his tires were nearly dead when he arrived.

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It’s worth noting that the tires in question are Goodyear Territory All-Terrain tires, which have a zero-mile warranty. In this case, the owner’s tread depth was down to 5/32 on the rear tires and 4/32 on the front tires. Regardless of tread depth, the rubber itself looks rough.

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There is some wear on the edges of the tread blocks across the entire tire surface. Having run a wheel and tire shop for a while, I can confidently say that this type of wear is rare. There could be something wrong with this set of tires, but the answer is probably something simpler. The Cybertruck is powerful and it has to be put through these tires.

This big Tesla isn’t the only electric car with this kind of problem. A little over a year ago, Rivian owners reported tires wearing out in just 6,000 miles. Notably, this happened by using the “Eco” mode, which essentially made the R1T and R1S behave like front-wheel drive. It doubled the load on the tires and wore them out quickly. As we mentioned in our coverage, the Rivian’s extreme weight also plays a role in tire wear.

Ultimately, managing tire life on a vehicle like the Cybertruck or R1T will come down to preference. A harder tire compound may last longer, but provide less grip. This equates to slower acceleration, slower braking, and poorer handling. Opting for a stickier tire will restore those positive performance characteristics, but will also wear out faster, as was the case with this owner.

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