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CyberTruck Image Leaked
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JRP3
Hyperactive Member
Plaid+ wasn't necessary because they improved the Plaid enough that there wouldn't be much differentiation between the two other than range, and they don't yet have the battery density to achieve that. We've seen newer versions of the Cybertruck so obviously they are actively still working on it. You really think they'd add it to a rendering if they never intended on producing it? For what purpose? They don't need the Cybertruck or the Roadster 2, they can't keep up with demand with existing products.
Of all things to be concerned about, really this? I’ve had to use a spare once in my 25 years of driving and at the time I had nothing in the bed of my truck. In fact, >90% of trucks travel with nothing in the bed. Seems odd to be concerned about something that so rarely occurs and unlikely you’ll have crap in the bed to empty on the highway.
I just hope there is a place big enough to tuck a spare. I go out into places where calling a tow truck is often not an option. I’d prefer not having to deal with a spare in the bed or on the tailgate.
Don’t care if I have to empty the bed to get at it, so long as there is a place for it.
Barklikeadog
Active Member
I'm not in the 90%. I often go places where a tow truck isn't exactly available or easy. Having a spare isn't for around town, it's for road trips. Far from home.
Truck and family loaded up and on the go. I'm not going to wait hours for a tow truck to take the vehicle to some shop in Crummyville that might not be open.
I'm slamming a new tire on (have done it before) and going on my way. I'm not anti under bed storage, , but stick the tire under the truck.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
Might not be room above the drive units, especially since the vehicle can lower itself to squat in the rear.
I don’t think it’s a big advantage crawling under the truck myself. Moving a few things out of the bed (maybe) and pulling it out of the bed means you aren’t rolling around under the truck fighting a dangling tire that weighs 80 pounds. If it’s raining, you get wet, but you don’t get soaked and completely covered in mud.
On top means you stay clean, your spare is clean and not going to be caked in mud or crap from your driving. Also easier to keep the equipment that you need to use the spare in with it and clean. You can get a jack and tire iron in here and don’t have to crawl under the truck to fetch them or risk them getting lost.
All that said… if under the truck is the only option I wouldn’t complain either. It’s a rare enough thing, but when you need it, you need it.
JG T3SLA
Member
I'm sure we are going to see some folks putting a hitch mounted, swinging spare tire carrier on these trucks that really want easy access to their spare.
CyberGus
Not Just a Member
Just anchor the spare with the wiper
dazedNconfuzed
Member
Barklikeadog
Active Member
I don't know what to post a pic of, I was thinking the shuttle challenger but I'll go with
Barklikeadog
Active Member
People probably roll their eyes when they see ford/GM/ram macho truck ads where they are dumping rocks, dirt or cement blocks in the bed. Thin composites? I dunno. They may be starring in an ad soon.
scottf200
Well-Known Member
It is pretty funny that people think these basic problems haven't been considered and solved. These types of things have been around for decades.
that implies that the vault cover leaks excessively and the under vault area leaks badly, and that there is no drain in the tire area.
My frunk doesn’t leak. Similar situation
Making a 3 foot by 3 foot lid which is durable isn’t rocket science.
Does bring up one of my concerns with the lid here and any sort of midgate. As soon as you add a door which needs to seal, you risk getting gravel, dirt, or other junk in the seals.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
Why would you think composite beds would be thin? The composite bed in my Tacoma isn't thin and doesn't dent, scratch, rust, or need a bedliner.
CyberGus
Not Just a Member
The Cybertruck is made of 3mm stainless formulated by SpaceX.
It is literally rocket science
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