Tesla Shares Detailed Guidance for Cybertruck Owners Who Find Themselves Stuck in Snow – #10 “Get a Friend With a Tow Strap to Pull You Out”

Wes Morrill, Tesla’s chief Cybertruck engineer, has officially suggested 10 steps for any Cybertruck owner who finds themselves stuck off-road, particularly in the snow.

Wes provided his recommendation in response to a Cybertruck owner, “Dirty Tesla,” who posted a video of his Cybertruck temporarily stuck in the snow.

Despite getting stuck, Dirty Tesla finally freed himself, and Wes praised some of the steps the Cybertruck owner took.

However, the chief Cybertruck engineer still felt compelled to offer a more comprehensive guide for all Cybertruck owners who find themselves in a similar situation.

In response to Dirty Tesla’s Cybertruck video that was stuck in the snow, Wes writes…

"It seems you took some of the right steps and made it out. Here's what I'd recommend if you find yourself stuck in the snow, in increasing order of escalation: (it's best not to get stuck in the first place by using snow tires or chains)."

After noting that it’s best not to get stuck in the first place, Wes offers a 10-step guide to assist Cybertruck owners who find themselves stuck in an off-road situation.

Wes categorizes his recommendations, separating those that can be performed automatically using the Cybertruck’s software controls and those requiring manual adjustments.

First, here is Wes’s list of actions that can be performed through the Cybertruck touch screen…

1. Raise your ride height

2. Dynamics -> Slippery Surface mode

3. Dynamics -> Engage rear locking differential 

4. Off-road Mode -> Locking differentials -> all on

5. Off-road Crawl control (right scroll wheel) 

Actually crawl control has got me unstuck from snow and sand before. You just need to give it time to do its thing. Set it to 1 mph and let the magic happen. Works better in sand than snow.

6. Off-road surface -> deep snow (allows you to spin the wheels and carry momentum if traction control is cutting in but won't dig you out of a deep rut, most likely to just make it worse in that case)

These are all actions that Cybertruck owners can take without leaving their seats; however, Wes suggests that if they are still stuck, it’s time to get their hands dirty.

Wes continues to write…

“From here on out, you are doing more manual intervention

7. Air down your tires to get more surface area

8. Apply Traction boards or traction devices like tire chains

9. Dig clear paths in front of your tires to make it easier to climb out"

And the final recommendation from the Cybertruck engineer, as we have seen multiple Cybertrucks do, is to find another vehicle to pull them out.

Wes writes…

10. Have a friend with a tow strap give you a pull, and once you gain momentum, keep going until you're back on the trail.

These are all valuable pieces of advice, and if Cybertruck owners follow them, the number of Cybertrucks that get stuck off-road will hopefully decrease.

Seems like you took some of the right steps and made it out here's what I'd recommend if you find yourself stuck in snow, in increasing order of escalation: (best not to get stuck in the first place by using snow tires or chains)

1. Raise your ride height
2. Dynamics ->…
— Wes (@wmorrill3) February 23, 2025

Based on the comments, fellow Tesla fans appreciated Wes's recommendation. However, considering the numerous Cybertrucks we’ve seen stuck in the snow, some X users questioned whether Tesla should provide a dedicated snow tire set.

X user Kevin Huang asks…

“Do you think the Cybertruck needs a set of dedicated snow tires?”

In response, Wes says that Tesla does offer a dedicated set of snow tires.

The Cybertruck engineer also provides a link to the Tesla shop for the “Cybertruck 20" Cyber Wheel and Winter Tire Package."

This is a $3,000 Cybertruck winter tire and wheel combination.

Tesla says…

“Description

The Cybertruck Cyber Wheel and Winter Tire Package offers enhanced traction, stability, and braking efficiency in temperatures below 45°F. For regions requiring winter tires, this package is rated with the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol. It provides all-terrain capability for an improved off-road experience and overall toughness.

Includes:

4x Cyber Wheels

4x 285/65R20 Goodyear DuraTrac Tires

4x BLE tire pressure sensors and nuts”

Overall, aside from driver skill, aired-down tires, snow chains, and dedicated snow tires are the primary factors that determine whether a vehicle gets stuck in the snow.

It will be interesting to see if following the chief Cybertruck engineer’s recommendations decreases the number of stuck Cybertrucks.

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For more information, check out: A Cybertruck Owner Says, “A Tesla Model Y Was Taunting Me, so I Punched the Accelerator but Ended Up in a Death Wobble Around 90 MPH.”

Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.