Tesla has devised a solution to its Cybertruck tire issues by introducing new base wheel caps. This move directly responds to the challenges previously encountered with the vehicle's aero wheel covers and tire combinations.
Cybertruck’s base wheels caps. They will come with Pirelli Scorpion ATR all seasons instead of the Goodyear AT’s. pic.twitter.com/nlJdFyszF3
A short video posted on X gives us a first look at the new wheel caps. The caps appear to be paired with the original Goodyear AT Tires that were designed to fit the first edition wheel covers. However, Nic Cruz Patane, who posted the video, states that Cybertruck’s new base wheel caps will come with Pirelli Scorpion ATR all seasons instead of the Goodyear ATs.
Pirelli Takes the Wheel
By opting for Pirelli Scorpion ATR all-season tires for the Cybertruck, Tesla is taking a strategic pivot towards enhancing the vehicle's performance across various driving conditions. The Pirelli Scorpion ATR is renowned for its versatility, offering superior traction and durability, making it an ideal match for the Cybertruck's robust design and off-road capabilities.
Incorporating the Pirelli Scorpion ATR all-season tires into the Cybertruck's design is a step towards sustainability. These tires are known for their low rolling resistance, which can contribute to increased energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Addressing the Achilles' Heel
While innovative, the initial design of the Cybertruck's aero wheel covers faced criticism for causing excessive wear on tire sidewalls. This issue was first spotlighted by T Sportline - Tesla Upgrades & Accessories, leading to a broader discussion about the impact of design choices on vehicle durability. Tesla's decision to switch to Pirelli tires and introduce new wheel caps is a clear response to these challenges, aiming to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functional reliability of the Cybertruck.
This thoughtful redesign aligns with Tesla's ethos of continuous innovation and its pursuit of excellence in electric vehicle manufacturing. Tesla's introduction of new base wheel caps and the transition to Pirelli Scorpion ATR all-season tires for the Cybertruck are more than just aesthetic upgrades. They represent a quick and comprehensive response to challenges. This approach not only addresses the immediate needs of Cybertruck owners but also positions Tesla as a forward-thinking leader in the automotive sector, ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Update: It looks like these new wheel covers were the ones that were supposed to be the non-premium wheels, although they were expected to come with different tires that didn’t have the same markings on the sidewall. It’s not immediately clear whether this is a mix of the base wheel covers with the premium tires, or if Tesla plans to use these new wheel covers as a permanent or temporary replacement for the Cybertruck aero wheels that were causing additional tire wear.
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Another Tesla update has finished rolling out to the fleet and we once again have a list of undocumented features in this update. Tesla update 2025.2 was the first update of the year and it brought along features such as wiper improvements for the Cybertruck, support for the cabin radar, and third-party charger preconditioning.
However, other changes made it into the release as well but weren’t mentioned in the release notes. If you love following Tesla software changes or just want to be aware of all changes in your vehicle, these will help keep you updated.
Autopilot Warnings
Tesla has now carried over some of the updated warnings from FSD to regular Autopilot.
Warnings such as “Autopilot will not brake” when the accelerator pedal is actively pressed and others will now be presented at the top in a translucent rectangle, instead of near the bottom, where they can be easily missed.
Supercharger Notification
Not a Tesla App
After using a Supercharger, your vehicle will now display a notification with the total cost of the charging session. In addition to the cost, the alert will also display the location, total energy added, and the cost per kW/h.
This is a really nice addition as it brings the price of the charging session front and center when it matters most — as soon as you’re done charging. Previously, you could navigate to Controls > Charging to see the cost of charging.
Recommended Tire Pressure
Not a Tesla App
The Tire Pressure card on the Model 3 and Model Y will now show you the recommended tire pressure in the bottom left corner of the card. It continues to display the tire pressure reading for each wheel.
Service Mode
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As usual, Service Mode sees several improvements to make serving your vehicle easier.
Brake Burnishing: The Brake Burnish procedure parameters have been updated to reduce the need for coming to almost a complete stop during each cycle.
Legacy Model S and Model X only.
Charge Port Calibration: The charge port door calibration routine (PROC_CP_X_DOOR-SENSOR-CALIBRATION) and charge port latch calibration route (PROC_CP_X_LATCH-CALIBRATION) have been added to the Charging panel. Those routines are required to be run following the replacement of the charge port or charge port door.
All Model 3s and Model Ys.
Signal Viewer Panel: A new Signal Viewer panel is available to monitor multiple signal values live on a graph. If one or more of the signal values is unavailable, the graph will stop updating. To access the new panel, tap Tools > Signal Viewer.
Noise Recording Panel: To improve the user experience, the recording duration has been decreased to 30 seconds, and reliability of the download routine PROC_ICE_X_FETCH-DIAGNOSTIC-AUDIO-RECORDS has been improved.
Cybertruck only.
Next Update
If you want to read about the official changes in this update, check out our release notes for 2025.2.
Tesla has now started pushing software update 2025.8, but it’s currently only going out to a very small segment of vehicles. It’ll soon go out to more owners in larger waves, but if you’re interested in seeing what’s coming take a look at our 2025.8 update release notes and the undocumented features we’re aware of so far.
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for all Cybertrucks built to date, for an issue with the Cant Rail - the upper trim piece on the sides of the vehicle that sits above the window glass. This is a pretty big deal that it reveals some key information - in fact, it is the Cybertruck’s first full-blown recall that will impact all vehicles.
The Issue
The Cant Rail, being a thin piece of metal attached to a narrow portion of the vehicle, is currently held down by a single bolt and automotive-grade adhesives. Tesla has noted that the adhesives are becoming brittle due to heat and cold cycles over time, resulting in some vehicles having the trim pieces either break or fall off.
This has been an ongoing issue with the Cybertruck - but was previously considered resolved as the issue mostly went away as Tesla improved their adhesive application.
As of March 20th, Tesla issued a voluntary recall to address the problem after conducting an engineering survey to determine a fix.
Tesla Reveals Number of Cybertrucks Sold
Tesla doesn’t break out Cybertruck sales on their earnings report, instead lumping it into an “Other Models” category that includes Model S, Model X, and Semi sales in addition to the Cybertruck. Since Tesla needs to reveal how many Cybertrucks are affected by this issue, this is our first official glimpse into how many Cybertrucks Tesla has sold.
The recall shows that Tesla has sold 46,096 Cybertrucks to date, which is the number of vehicles recalled. An estimated 1% of vehicles (approximately 460) have the defect, and Tesla has had 151 warranty claims to date in relation to the Cant Rail issue, which have already been remedied. As usual, no fatalities, collisions, or other injuries are related to this issue have been noted.
You can review the recall notice here if you’re interested.
The Fix
The fix to this issue is to fully replace the Cant Rail. That means that Tesla will be removing the existing Cant Rail from the vehicle - which is attached with adhesives - and then replacing it with a new part that uses a new structural adhesive that will not face environmental embrittlement, alongside being reinforced with a nut that will clamp the panel to the vehicle’s structure. Tesla will also weld the panel with an interior stud, solidifying the whole assembly.
Overall, it doesn’t sound like it’ll be a quick and easy fix, but it will be a very solid fix that should make sure that no more of these trim pieces fly off.
Wraps and Coatings
Those who have wrapped, coated, or otherwise treated the surface of their Cybertrucks will be in for a bit of a problem with this particular recall. The existing Cant Rail will be entirely removed from the vehicle, and replaced with a new piece, as mentioned above.
Because of this, the old Cant Rail exterior will no longer be on your vehicle - which includes your wrap or coating. When you go in for this recall, you will need to get the Cant Rails on your vehicle re-wrapped or re-coated, at your own expense.
Tesla is not providing reimbursement at this time for wraps or coatings done by third parties. If Tesla has installed your wrap due to a wrap promotion or through the in-house Tesla Wrap Program, you’ll want to confirm with your local service department if they can source and replace the wrap.
At this time, there’s been no official guidance from Tesla on in-house wraps, but we expect that because this is a recall and the wrap is a service from Tesla. Hopefully, we’ll hear something officially soon.
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