Cybertruck: Tires & Wheels
Our short answers about tires, wheels and jacking for the Cybertruck. We wrote them from Tesla's owner's manual for this car, and every answer links to the page we used.
Independent. Written from Tesla’s owner’s manuals. Last checked 9 Nov 2026.
How often should I rotate the tires?
Tesla says to rotate the Cybertruck tires every 6,250 miles (10,000 km), or sooner if the tread depth difference reaches 2/32 in (1.5 mm) since the last rotation. Aggressive driving may need more frequent rotation. After rotating, we update the tire configuration: 1) Touch Controls > Service > Wheel & Tire > Tires. 2) Choose the Service Type and Tire Season. 3) Touch Reset. This may briefly change acceleration and regenerative braking levels.
Checked 9 Nov 2026 against Tesla’s online owner’s manualHow do I set the wheel configuration after changing wheels?
After fitting different wheels: 1) Touch Controls > Service > Wheel & Tire > Wheels. 2) Choose the wheel that matches the new set from the list. This updates the on-screen truck and can affect range estimates and tire pressure warning levels. The tire pressure sensors reset by themselves after we drive over 15 mph (25 km/h) for more than 10 minutes. Tesla warns to use only Tesla-approved wheels, as it is not liable for damage from others.
Checked 9 Nov 2026 against Tesla’s online owner’s manualWhat tire pressure should my Cybertruck have?
Tesla lists 50 psi cold, front and rear, for the 20-inch all season, 20-inch all terrain and 18-inch all season tires at normal load. With all terrain tires carrying loads up to the gross vehicle weight rating, it lists 65 psi. The label is on the driver door pillar. We check tires cold, after over three hours parked. When towing, Tesla says to use the towing pressures instead, and warns under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure.
What size tires does the Cybertruck use, and what is the lug nut torque?
Both factory wheels are 9.0J wide with a 58.5 mm offset: 20 x 9.0J and 18 x 9.0J. Tires are 285/65R20 on the 20-inch all season, LT285/65R20 on the 20-inch all terrain, and 285/70R18 on the 18-inch all season. Lug nuts are torqued to 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) with a 21 mm socket. Tesla warns that replacement tires need a load rating equal to or higher than the originals.
Does the Cybertruck have a spare tire, and how do I fit one?
The manual does not say one is included; Tesla sells a spare tire and tool kit. To fit it: 1) Park on flat ground, set suspension to Medium and turn on Controls > Service > Jack Mode. 2) Chock the diagonal wheel, remove the wheel cover and loosen the lug nuts. 3) Jack at the green lift point. 4) Swap wheels. 5) Lower and torque to 151 lb-ft (205 Nm). Tesla warns never to go under the jacked truck.
Where are the Cybertruck jack points, and what is Jack Mode?
Tesla says to lift only at the body lift points marked green in the manual's diagram, never under the battery or side rails marked red. Jack Mode, in Controls > Service, stops the self-leveling air suspension, if equipped, from moving while lifted. We set ride height to Medium, then enable it; pressing the brake and touching it again, or driving off, turns it off. Tesla warns never to lift with the charge cable connected or go underneath.
Can I use tire chains on a Cybertruck, and how do I reset TPMS?
Tesla allows chains on the rear tires only, using the Tesla-approved size 285 chain for 18 and 20-inch tires. We remove the wheel covers, set the air suspension to Medium, turn off Preferred Ride Height Low, and stay below 30 mph (48 km/h). TPMS has no manual reset: after a wheel change it resets itself once we drive over 15 mph (25 km/h) for more than 10 minutes. Tesla warns wrong chains can damage the suspension and brake lines.