Inspecting And Maintaining Tires - Tesla CYBERTRUCK Owner's Manual

Inspecting and Maintaining Tires

Regularly inspect the tread and side walls for any sign of
distortion (bulges), foreign objects, cuts or wear.
WARNING: Do not drive Cybertruck if a tire is
damaged, excessively worn, or inflated to an
incorrect pressure. Check tires regularly for wear,
and ensure there are no cuts, bulges or exposure
of the ply/cord structure.
To improve the mileage you get from your tires, maintain
tires at the recommended tire pressures, observe speed
limits and advisory speeds, and avoid:
• Pulling away quickly, or hard acceleration.
• Fast turns and heavy braking.
• Potholes and objects in the road.
• Hitting curbs when parking.
• Contaminating tires with fluids that can cause
damage.
Tire Wear
Adequate tread depth is important for proper tire
performance.
Cybertruck is originally fitted with tires that have wear
indicators molded into the tread pattern. When the
tread has been worn down to 2/32" (1.6 mm), the
indicators start to appear at the surface of the tread
pattern, producing the effect of a continuous band of
rubber across the width of the tire. For optimal
performance and safety, Tesla recommends replacing
tires before the wear indicators are visible.
Tires with a tread depth less than 4/32" (3 mm) are
more likely to hydroplane and should not be used when
driving in wet conditions. Tires with a tread depth less
than 5/32" (4 mm) do not perform well in snow and
slush and should not be used when driving in winter
conditions.
To improve vehicle handling characteristics and minimize
hydroplaning in wet conditions, put tires with the most
tread on the rear of the car.
Tire Rotation, Balance, and Wheel
Alignment
Tesla recommends rotating the tires every 6,250 miles
(10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.6
mm) or greater, whichever comes first.
Tire rotation is an essential part of tire maintenance. It
helps maintain an even tread wear pattern which
enhances the tire's overall wear quality, decreases road
noise and maximizes tire life.
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Unbalanced wheels (sometimes noticeable as vibration
through the steering wheel) affect vehicle handling and
tire life. Even with regular use, wheels can get out of
balance. Therefore, they should be balanced as required.
If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the tire only) or
becomes abnormally excessive, check the wheel
alignment.
Punctured Tires
A puncture eventually causes the tire to lose pressure,
which is why it is important to check tire pressures
frequently. Permanently repair (if safe to do so) or
replace punctured or damaged tires as soon as possible.
Your tubeless tires may not leak when penetrated,
provided the object remains in the tire. If, however, you
feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving,
or you suspect a tire is damaged, immediately reduce
your speed. Drive slowly, while avoiding heavy braking
or sharp steering and, when safe to do so, stop the
vehicle and contact Roadside Assistance.
NOTE: In some cases, you can temporarily repair small
tire punctures (under 1/4" (6 mm)) using an optional tire
repair kit available from Tesla. This allows you to slowly
drive Cybertruck to a nearby tire repair facility.
WARNING: Do not drive with a punctured tire that
has not been repaired, even if the puncture has not
caused the tire to deflate. A punctured tire can
deflate suddenly at any time.
Flat Spots
If Cybertruck is stationary for a long period, tires can
form flat spots. When Cybertruck is driven, these flat
spots cause a vibration which gradually disappears as
the tires warm up and regain their original shape.
To minimize flat spots during storage, inflate tires to the
maximum pressure indicated on the tire's sidewall. Then,
before driving, release air to adjust tire pressure to the
recommended levels.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
After replacing one or more wheels (but not after just
replacing a tire or rotating wheels), the TPMS sensors
are reset to ensure tire pressure warnings are accurate.
TPMS sensors reset automatically after driving over 15
mph (25 km/h) for longer than 10 minutes.
NOTE: After replacing a wheel, false tire pressure
warnings may display before you've driven 15 mph
(25 km/h) for longer than 10 minutes.
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