If we live in a state that prohibits direct sales, it's my understanding that Rivian will complete the sale in an adjacent state. I wonder if they'll do the spare tire based on the law in our actual state? Or if they may choose another state, if available, that doesn't require a spare tire? Can we choose the state where we "take delivery"?In regards to the spare tire, if you live in a state where the spare tire is required, it is included with your vehicle, but if you live in a state where a spare tire is not required, one will be available.
$500-750 x 800 vehicles, per week = $20,800,000 - $31,200,000 per year. That's a significant chunk of change.I still can't see the relatively minimal expense of including as standard a spare tire in every "adventure vehicle" as being onerous to Rivian.
My wife's Mercedes didn't come with a spare, either, but it did come with run-flat tires.Also, it is not uncommon for new vehicles to come sans spare tire. My Mustang did not come with one.
Rivian is using a custom size for the 21" wheel option. There are no other "off-the-shelf" options that match the size. You could try another size.... But that's the best you could do.If you find it to be unnerving, buy some off the shelf 21" tires and sell yours. I have done that when I didn't like the stock rubber.
I checked TireRack.com and couldn't find a tire with the same circumference.Yes, but as long as you replace it with a tire that has the same circumference, you will be fine.
So I’m debating, do I pay for truck with the bigger OEM rim combo or do I get one with the default 21” rim and tire combo..... or do a wheel and tire package from TireRack etc?
I mocked up a couple colors with some generic black wheels and on road tires, I’ll have to do some more as I don’t think these wheels look good. BUT, it’s always nice to have options. View attachment 1459
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Photo on Twitter this am may help you with the look of your tires and wheels. And is that Forest Green paint?Yes, but as long as you replace it with a tire that has the same circumference, you will be fine.
I got a nail in the middle of one of these and it went totally flat. Turns out it could not be repaired either, due to the goo inside the tire, no one could do a patch.My 2017 Chevy BoltEV didn't come with a spare tire, but do come with Michelin puncture resistant self-sealing tires...great unless you get a side wall injury.
Anyone else concerned about child labor issues?Photo on Twitter this am may help you with the look of your tires and wheels. And is that Forest Green paint? View attachment 2203
I keep going back and forth on this between the 21"s and the 20"s. I don't plan on doing too much off-roading (and the ones I do, 4-season tires work fine), plus, I imagine there will be significant range loss with A/T tires. For now, I am leaning towards the 21" and when it is time to replace the tires, I will evaluate what is available in 21" vs a 20" wheel & tire option. I am hoping there will be more options for the 21" by the time I need new tires (I know the Model Y had very limited options when it first started selling and now there are 30 different tires available on Tire Rack but that is a much higher volume car than the Rivian).I said this before
I had a Ford from the 80s only 1 tire fit
It was cheaper to buy a different set of rims & tires than to put on the proper tires
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