The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the heaviest production trucks ever sold, and it will wear out mediocre tires faster than almost anything else on the road. That is not just a weight problem, although the weight is real: 6,603 lbs (2,995 kg) for the AWD, 6,843 lbs (3,104 kg) for the Cyberbeast. It is also a torque problem. Electric motors do not ease into their power band. They hit maximum torque from zero RPM and hold it, which means the tire contact patch is under stress the moment you press the accelerator, not a few seconds later like in a diesel.

Add the Cybertruck’s all-wheel-drive system actively distributing power across axles in real time, and you have a vehicle that will heat, wear, and stress an underspecified tire in ways most truck owners have never experienced. Before you roll the stock rubber into the ground, here is what you need to know about replacing it with something better. After all, we’ve bashed more than a few sets in the last two years ourselves.

OEM Tires: What Tesla Puts On the Cybertruck From the Factory

Tesla fits the Cybertruck with Pirelli Scorpion ATR 285/65R20 tires from the factory, a tire designed to serve as an all-purpose option across the truck’s entire buyer base. The spec is not a bad choice for a default fitment: it is an all-season tire with all-terrain capability, carries a solid load rating, and works acceptably in light mud and gravel. But it is a compromise, and on a truck this heavy, it shows.

The base Cybertruck AWD weighs in at 6,603 lbs (2,995 kg). The Cyberbeast sits at 6,843 lbs (3,104 kg). Those are some serious numbers: it’s basically heavier than a Ford F-250 Super Duty in some configurations, and the Cybertruck is not carrying that weight with a conventional combustion drivetrain. The battery pack is mounted low and centrally, which improves handling but concentrates a substantial amount of mass over the contact patch. At those weights, tire load rating, sidewall integrity, and tread compound durability are not optional considerations. They are the whole conversation.

The OEM Pirellis are adequate for most daily use, but owners who push the truck hard, whether on long highway runs, loaded towing duty, or any meaningful off-pavement use, will notice heat buildup, tread wear patterns that favour early replacement, and reduced lateral grip on performance-oriented inputs. The truck simply demands more from a tire than a factory all-season can reliably deliver over the long term.

Aftermarket Performance Tires for On-Road Use

If the Cybertruck is primarily a highway and city vehicle and you want to improve steering response, wet braking, and overall confidence without sacrificing too much comfort, an upgraded street-oriented tyre is the way to go. The priority here is a higher-speed-rated tyre with a stiffer, more responsive tread compound and improved groove geometry to enhance water evacuation.

For this use case, tire sizing in the 325/50R22 range gives you excellent pavement contact with a wider footprint that suits the Cybertruck’s width and weight. Look for tires with load range E ratings, which carry a ply rating capable of supporting the truck’s heft without overheating under sustained highway loads. Ride quality will be firmer than the OEM setup, but steering precision improves noticeably, and the truck feels more planted at highway speeds rather than floating over imperfections.

This is also the category to prioritise if you regularly tow. A higher load-rated tire with stiffer sidewalls resists the lateral flex that causes trailer sway and uneven tread wear under tongue load. On a truck rated to tow up to 11,000 lbs, cutting corners on tire sidewall stiffness is the kind of decision that becomes obvious at 70 mph with a loaded trailer behind you.

Aftermarket Performance Tires for Mixed Use

Most Cybertruck owners live here. The truck is a daily driver through the week and sees unpaved roads, light trails, forest tracks, and the occasional muddy jobsite on weekends. An all-terrain tire in the 285/65R20 or 285/75R18 range is the practical answer, but the quality spread in this category is significant. Not all all-terrain tires are built to handle the Cybertruck’s weight adequately, so brand and construction matter as much as size.

The BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is widely regarded as the benchmark in this segment, and for good reason. Its tread pattern strikes a balance between on-road noise control and off-road bite. Sidewall durability is a particular strength: the three-ply sidewall construction resists cuts and punctures from rocks without the ride penalty of a full mud-terrain compound. At Cybertruck weights, that sidewall robustness is not a luxury. A two-ply sidewall tire loaded to nearly 6,800 lbs on rough terrain is a recipe for a sidewall failure at the worst possible moment.

The KO3 also handles well in wet conditions and light snow, making it genuinely useful year-round across varied climates. If the Cybertruck sees occasional highway miles, light gravel access roads, and some trail work but no serious rock crawling or deep mud, this tire category covers the full range without compromise.

Aftermarket Performance Tires for Off-Road, Grappling, and Dirt

If the Cybertruck is going somewhere serious, the OEM Pirellis and even most light all-terrain tires will reach their limits quickly. Loose rock fields, deep sand, rutted mud trails, and steep descent surfaces require a tire with more aggressive block geometry, wider void ratios to self-clean, and a construction capable of surviving both the terrain and the truck’s weight pressing into it.

This is where tires like the Nitto Recon Grappler and the Kenda Klever in sizes like 295/45R24, 315/45R24, and 35×12.50R24 make their case. The Recon Grappler sits in the rugged terrain category, meaning it is more aggressive than a standard all-terrain but more manageable on pavement than a full mud-terrain. Its staggered shoulder lugs and reinforced sidewall structure are specifically engineered to resist the kind of lateral pinch damage that occurs when a heavy vehicle flexes over sharp-edged rocks.

Sizing up to a 35-inch tire in the 24-inch rim diameter range also serves a practical function: the taller sidewall provides more suspension compliance on rough terrain, cushioning the underbody from sharp impacts. On a truck with the Cybertruck’s rigid stainless exoskeleton, that extra give in the tire matters for protecting the platform. The Kenda Klever 35×12.50R24 brings an aggressive lug pattern and a wide contact footprint that bites reliably in loose dirt and gravel without the excessive road noise that plagues older mud-terrain designs.

For dedicated off-road use, particularly if you run aired-down on trails, a beadlock-compatible wheel paired with one of these tires is the proper setup. Running at lower pressures on a standard wheel increases the risk of bead separation under the Cybertruck’s weight. This is where off-road spec wheel setups like the Vorsteiner VENOMREX VR-601 BL or the UP-03 Beadlock wheels come in handy for heavy off-road uses.

What We Stock: Tires for the Cybertruck at CybertruckWheels.com

We carry a focused selection of six tires that have been tested and validated for the Cybertruck’s specific demands. Every option covers at least one key use case in the categories above, and all are sized and load-rated appropriately for the truck’s weight class.

The Nitto Recon Grappler 315/45R24 is the largest and most aggressive option in the lineup, priced at $710.00 per tire. It is the go-to for owners who want serious off-road capability without giving up enough on-road composure to make highway driving painful. If you are running large 24-inch aftermarket wheels, this is your tire.

The Nitto Recon Grappler 295/45R24 offers a slightly narrower contact patch at $563.00 per tire, which suits owners who want the Recon Grappler’s proven construction but prefer a trimmer visual stance or are working with wheels that favor the narrower width.

For mixed-use buyers, the BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 in 325/50R22 at $594.00 per tire is the most streetable option in the range and the right answer for anyone covering significant highway miles. The wider section works well with 22-inch wheel fitments and gives the Cybertruck a commanding stance without going full off-road visual.

The BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 in 285/65R20 at $454.00 per tire is the closest to an OEM-plus upgrade: same rim diameter as the factory setup, substantially better construction and load capability, and the KO3’s proven tread design. This is the easiest entry point for owners who want a meaningful improvement without changing their wheels.

The BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 in 285/75R18 at $406.00 per tire is the tall-sidewall option, fitting 18-inch wheels and prioritizing trail compliance and sidewall flex over visual size. If you are running a lifted setup on smaller-diameter beadlock wheels for dedicated trail use, this sizing works well with appropriate wheel packages.

Finally, the Kenda Klever 35×12.50R24 at $450.00 per tire brings a traditional 35-inch mud-terrain footprint to the 24-inch rim platform. The wide 12.5-inch section bites hard in loose terrain and delivers the visual presence that makes a lifted Cybertruck look the part. At this price point, it is the most accessible route to genuine off-road tire sizing on the truck.

Every tire ships free within the continental U.S. on orders over $2,500, and the Cybertruck specialists at CybertruckWheels.com can advise on fitment, load ratings, and wheel compatibility before you order. At nearly 6,800 lbs, the Cybertruck does not forgive bad tire choices. Fortunately, getting it right does not have to be complicated.

Need help with choosing the right tire for your Cybertruck?

Not sure which tire is right for your Cybertruck? Tire sizing for the Cybertruck is not one-size-fits-all. Wheel diameter, lift height, intended use, and load requirements all affect which tire actually makes sense for your specific setup. Our Cybertruck specialists have hands-on experience with every tire in our catalog and can walk you through fitment compatibility, load ratings, and sizing options before you commit to a purchase. Whether you are building a dedicated trail rig, upgrading for towing duty, or simply want a better daily tire than what Tesla ships from the factory, we will help you get it right the first time. Please contact us right away, and we will put together the right setup for the way you actually drive.

Disclaimer: The prices for the tires were valid on the date of creating this article. For a more up to date pricing info, please check the respective single tire pages.