Ahead of a potential redesign, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has reportedly halted the inclusion of aero wheel covers in deliveries of its 2024 Cybertruck. The decision follows reports of the covers causing tire sidewall wear.
What Happened: The aero wheel covers, designed to extend the Cybertruck’s range, have led to significant wear on the tires’ sidewalls. These custom tires, created by Goodyear specifically for the Cybertruck, have specialized sidewalls intended to align with the aero covers, InsideEVs reported on Saturday.
The covers, composed of hard plastic with softer, rubber ends, were designed not to touch the tire during normal driving conditions. However, the vehicle’s weight causes the tire to morph and come into contact with the covers’ rubber ends, resulting in early wear.
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Consequently, Tesla has decided to suspend the inclusion of these aero wheel covers with new Cybertruck deliveries, potentially until a redesign is implemented.
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