A Tesla Cybertruck owner has reported that the tires on his vehicle wore out after just 6,250 miles of use. This news has ignited discussions about the wear and tear on electric vehicle (EV) tires.
According to a post on an online forum for Cybertruck owners, the driver claimed to have driven the car carefully, but still found the tires worn down far sooner than expected.
Tesla advises Cybertruck owners to rotate their tires after 6,250 miles (approximately 10,000 kilometers) to extend tire life. However, when this owner attempted to have his tires rotated, the garage informed him that they were already significantly worn out.
Tire Issues in Electric Vehicles
The Goodyear Territory All-Terrain tires equipped on the Cybertruck are not covered by any mileage guarantee, either from Tesla or Goodyear.
This has left the owner responsible for the cost of replacement tires, which can run up to $2,000 for a set that meets factory specifications.
This issue isn't limited to Tesla vehicles.
Last year, owners of Rivian electric trucks also reported that their tires wore out in as little as 5,965 miles (9,600 kilometers) when the cars were set to drive with just the front wheels.
EVs and Faster Tire Wear
According to Michelin, electric vehicles tend to wear out tires 20% faster than traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles due to the increased weight and torque.
Marika Hofflund, Nordic director of Michelin, noted that while this hasn't been scientifically proven across all models, it is a trend that has been observed with some types of tires on EVs.
The cost of maintaining tires for electric vehicles can be much higher.
Michelin’s Euromaster chain estimates that the expense for EV tires could be up to 100% higher than for fossil-fuel cars.
For Cybertruck owners, the combination of heavy vehicle weight, powerful torque, and rugged all-terrain tires seems to contribute to faster wear, leaving many wondering how best to manage the added costs.
