--- title: "It’s Not This Tesla Cybertruck’s Fault That It’s Stuck in a Little Snow" date: "2024-12-12" modified: "2024-12-12" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/its-not-this-tesla-cybertrucks-fault-that-its-stuck-in-a-little-snow" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Tesla News" tags: - "Cybertruck" - "Electric Vehicle" - "Tesla" --- # It’s Not This Tesla Cybertruck’s Fault That It’s Stuck in a Little Snow ![]() *Jul-Torq. YouTube* There's plenty to mock the Tesla Cybertruck for. Its ridiculous design, [stainless steel body panels that rust](), [frightening manufacturing issues](), and a genuine lack of [real truck abilities]() are all legitimate reasons to point fingers and laugh at Elon's ego inflator Tesla's first pickup truck. However, this [specific Cybertruck that got stuck]() in mere inches of snow didn't do so by any fault of its own. Instead, it's another lesson in the importance of tires. A Cybertruck recently got stuck in a parking spot on the snowy streets of Quebec and quickly went viral on *[TikTok]()*, *[Reddit]()*, and likely other social media platforms I don't have the emotional bandwidth to check. As expected, it's become an internet punching bag for not being able to leave a parking spot that a Corolla would likely tackle with ease. Admittedly, it *is fun* to laugh at an $80,000+ pickup with at least 600 horsepower getting stuck in what seems to be just a few inches of snow. It's even funnier because the Cybertruck was touted as an indestructible, unstoppable, [bulletproof]() truck of the future. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XZqmAlsSspU However, I'm going to defend the Cybertruck here, as much as it pains me to do so. It's impossible to know exactly which tires this Cybertruck has, but judging by their lack of knobby tread, they seem to be the factory Goodyear all-seasons. Typically, such tires would be decent enough in the snow to get the big Tesla out. Unfortunately, Cybertruck owners have already reported that their tires are [barely lasting 6,000 miles]() before becoming completely worn. Not surprising when you're talking about a 7,000-pound vehicle putting down immense power and torque. It's more likely that the rubber on this Cybertruck is so spent that it couldn't find traction. We also don't know what the ambient temperature was, and it may have been well below what most all-season tires can handle. I get it—lampooning the rich Cybertruck owner for buying an outrageously powerful electric pickup and getting stuck where a hatchback wouldn't is fun. But this isn't a Cybertruck problem; this is a tire/ownership problem. The owner of this specific car didn't have [the right rubber on their car to handle frigid, Quebecian winters](). If they did, it wouldn't have gotten stuck, as almost any car could get out of that spot if properly equipped. It doesn't matter how powerful your car is, or how many driven wheels it has. If your rubber ain't right, you'll suffer the same fate. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()