The Tesla Cybertruck demands more from every component bolted to it. At over 6,800 pounds, it’s heavier than most full-size trucks, delivers brutal torque to the wheels, and gets used for everything from grocery runs to overlanding trips. Stock cast wheels were designed to be good enough. The new UP-RW Cyber Road Warrior from Unplugged Performance was designed to be dramatically better.

This 20-inch forged wheel is purpose-built for the Cybertruck platform and addresses the three biggest pain points Cybertruck owners face with their wheels: strength, efficiency, and curb damage. Here’s why it matters.

Forged Aluminum Changes Everything

Factory Cybertruck wheels are cast — molten aluminum poured into a mold and left to cool. It’s an affordable manufacturing method, but it comes with inherent compromises. Cast wheels can develop microscopic air pockets during production, making them more brittle under heavy loads and more vulnerable to cracking from potholes or off-road impacts.

The Cyber Road Warrior takes a fundamentally different approach. Each wheel is forged from 6061-T6 aluminum under extreme pressure, which compresses the metal’s grain structure and eliminates the porosity issues found in cast wheels. The result is a wheel rated at 1,450 kg per corner — significantly stronger than the factory option — while actually being lighter than what comes stock on the truck.

For a vehicle as heavy and capable as the Cybertruck, that strength-to-weight advantage isn’t a luxury. It’s the kind of upgrade that pays dividends every time you load the bed, hook up a trailer, or take a rough road a little faster than you probably should.

Range-Tested Against Tesla’s Own Wheels

Here’s where things get really interesting. Forged aftermarket wheels typically mean accepting a trade-off: you gain strength and looks, but you lose some aerodynamic efficiency and, with it, range. That trade-off has kept a lot of EV owners on stock wheels.

Unplugged Performance decided to challenge that assumption head-on. They took three identical Cybertruck Dual Motor Long Range trucks out to the high desert of Southern California — same tires, same pressures, same battery state, same route from Victorville to Yermo and back. The only variable was the wheel on each truck: one wore the Foundation Series Cyberwheel, one wore Tesla’s Core Wheel (generally considered the most efficient factory option), and one wore the UP-RW Cyber Road Warrior.

The outcome was decisive. The Cyber Road Warrior matched the efficiency of Tesla’s Core Wheel and slightly outperformed the Cyberwheel. That means owners can upgrade to a forged wheel without giving up a single mile of range — and in some driving conditions, they may actually gain a few.

This performance comes down to aerodynamic design. Unplugged Performance used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis to shape the wheel’s spokes and face profile for minimal aerodynamic drag, applying the same methodology that made the original Road Warrior for Model 3 and Model Y one of the most efficient aftermarket wheels on the market.

The Replaceable Outer Ring Is Brilliant

Curb rash is inevitable. It doesn’t matter how careful you are — eventually, a tight parking spot or an unexpected curb will leave its mark. On a traditional wheel, that means expensive refinishing or living with cosmetic damage.

The Cyber Road Warrior solves this with a replaceable sacrificial outer ring. It’s a machined aluminum lip that sits on the outermost edge of the wheel, right where curb contact happens. If it gets scuffed, you simply swap the ring for a new one. The wheel itself stays untouched. No refinishing costs, no structural concerns, and your truck looks factory-fresh again in minutes.

Unplugged Performance backs this up with an aggressive warranty: if you manage to bend, crack, or break the wheel itself, they’ll replace it free of charge.

Factory Tire Compatible, Zero Hassle

One of the smartest engineering decisions behind the Cyberturck Road Warrior is its compatibility with factory 20-inch Cybertruck tires. There’s no need to buy a whole new set of rubber when you upgrade. Your existing Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT or Pirelli Scorpion ATR tires mount directly to the new wheels with no modifications required.

This keeps the total cost of the upgrade significantly lower and makes installation straightforward — a simple wheel swap at any tire shop. For owners who want to explore different tire options down the road, the standard 285/65R20 sizing means the full range of Cybertruck-compatible tires is available.

Who Is This Wheel For?

The short answer: every Cybertruck owner. Whether you’re building a fully kitted overlanding rig, want a clean OEM-plus aesthetic, or simply need wheels that can handle the daily punishment of a 7,000-pound truck without cracking, the Cyber Road Warrior fits the bill.

Its angular design complements the Cybertruck’s sharp body lines without looking like it’s trying too hard. It’s strong enough for serious use and efficient enough that range-conscious owners won’t think twice. And the practical details — replaceable ring, factory tire compatibility, lifetime warranty — make it one of the most thoughtfully engineered aftermarket Cybertruck wheels currently available.

If you’ve been waiting for a forged wheel upgrade that doesn’t ask you to compromise, the wait is over. You can find more information about the Unplugged Performance UP-RW (Road Warrior) wheel here and purchase the wheel directly from our site. In the meantime, please grab a look at the detailed media gallery of this newly released wheel on several gorgeous Tesla Cybertrucks right below.