Key Points
- A release candidate Tesla Cybertruck was recently spotted in Austin, Texas.
- The Cybertruck was loaded on an enclosed trailer, like a container.
- The Cybertruck was leaving a popular automotive location in Austin, Texas known as Petrol Lounge.
- Petrol Lounge is actually a climate-controlled vehicle storage warehouse.
- The new pickup truck has new wheels installed that look like the basic wheel design that is most probably going to come ‘included’ from the factory.
- Tesla might offer the original prototype wheel design as a premium option but it will be clear once the Cybertruck configurator goes live.
- The tire size on the release candidate Cybertruck reads 285/65/R20.
- This means a Cybertruck tire is almost 35 inches in height.
- Tesla is pursuing Cybertruck production at a steady pace and reservation holders can therefore expect their Cybertruck deliveries this year as Elon Musk promised at the 2023 Tesla Shareholder Meeting in May.
Tesla Cybertruck
A recent sighting of a Tesla Cybertruck release candidate in Austin, Texas has revealed intriguing updates about its wheel design and tire size. The event unfolded at Petrol Lounge, a renowned climate-controlled vehicle storage warehouse.
Petrol Lounge
Unlike previous instances where the Cybertruck was transported on an open trailer, this time it was securely enclosed in a trailer at Petrol Lounge. What caught the most attention was the new wheel design on display. This distinct design seems to be a potential factory-standard option. In contrast to the previously concealed 12-spoke wheel design hidden under patented covers.
Remarkably, the Cybertruck exhibited in the trailer sported the new wheels, complete with the original Cybertruck wheel covers. A notable snapshot captures one of the covers resting on the trailer’s floor.
Tire specification 285/65/R20
Precisely, the tire size specification of the release candidate Cybertruck was unveiled—285/65/R20. This translates to a substantial tire measuring approximately 34.6 inches in height and 11.2 inches in width. The tires featured on both the release candidate and the alpha prototype Cybertruck were identified as Goodyear Territory tires, maintaining the same size and specifications.
Elon Musk, 2023 Tesla Shareholder Meeting
The sighting underscores Tesla’s steadfast progress in Cybertruck production, aligning with earlier reports that indicated a forthcoming delivery timeline. Elon Musk’s commitment during the 2023 Tesla Shareholder Meeting in May to fulfil Cybertruck reservations this year gains further traction as Tesla’s production momentum gains traction.
Cybertruck Configurator
As anticipation builds and the Cybertruck configurator is poised to go live, enthusiasts can expect more clarity on available options, including wheel designs. This recent sighting provides a closer, dynamic glimpse of the highly anticipated electric pickup truck. Enriching enthusiasts’ understanding of its design nuances and notable features.
