Tesla continues adding more sensors to its vehicles, and the Cybertruck is no exception. The latest addition is Smart Tire Tread Sensors, which provide real-time tire and road condition data.
Smart Tire Sensors
These sensors come from Cerebrum, the same company that supplies Tesla’s Bluetooth Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors (TPMS).
Unlike TPMS, these new sensors sit inside the tire, placed within a rubber sleeve beneath the acoustic-dampening foam.
Some owners might mistake these sensors for debris or nails when inspecting their tires. If replacing the tires on a Cybertruck, the sensor can be removed from the old tire and installed in the new one. The rubber sleeve holding the sensor simply slides out.
More Data for Better Performance
These sensors track tire wear, camber alignment, tire load, and road surface conditions. Tesla has been gathering road data for years, and this addition gives the system even more precision. The data can work with mapping information to adjust suspensions dynamically.
For example, the refreshed Model 3 and Model Y have dynamic suspensions, and the Cybertruck, Model S, and Model X use air suspensions. These new sensors help optimize performance by monitoring traction in real time. Tesla’s traction control system already adjusts for grip changes, and these sensors could make that system even smarter.
Future Expansion
Tesla may roll out these sensors to more OEM tires in the future. Software updates could also allow drivers to see more detailed tire data beyond just pressure. New warnings might alert drivers to uneven wear or misalignment before they become bigger problems.
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