You might remember us talking about how Goodyear tyres teamed up with Tesla on the Cybertruck. Now we’ve learnt that the latest versions have one or two more tyre-related trick up their sleeves.
In short, Tesla’s added some nifty sensors inside the Cybertruck’s original tyres, made by a company called Cerebrum. These little gadgets keep tabs on everything and send updates straight to the car’s systems. They’re tucked into a rubber sleeve inside the tyre, right under a layer of foam that keeps road noise down. You can even slide the sensor out and pop it into the fresh set when it’s time for new tyres.
So, what do these sensors do? They’re like grip detectives, checking things like how the wheels are angled, how much weight they’re carrying, how worn they are, and even what the road’s like. This info teams up with the car’s maps to tweak the suspension—making rides smoother in models like the updated Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Model S, and Model X.
The word on the street (from NotATeslaApp.com) is that Tesla’s using these sensors to keep an eye on tyre wear and road conditions, helping its technology adjust on the fly if the road gets slippery. And guess what? These smart sensors might soon show up in more Tesla tyres, giving you extra details about your wheels beyond just air pressure.
Here’s where it gets even cooler: Goodyear, the tyre pros with their iconic wingfoot logo, have been using similar tech to predict when big truck fleets need maintenance. So, it’s a safe bet Tesla could – sooner or later – use this to tip you off about tyre wear or alignment issues before they become a headache.
