Rivian recently confirmed on Twitter that "Now every R1T and R1S will include our Air Compressor Accessory Kit at no extra cost. If you added one previously and no longer see it in your configuration, don't worry: it's still coming, just free of charge."
Rivian R1T and R1S Air Compressor Accessory Kit
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And in the case of the compressor kit, perhaps attempting to offset not including a spare tire as standard equipment.
BMW hasn't given spares in years. I know Audi and MB have gone back and forth on this as well. They give run flats and road side.
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Yes, but BMW and MB aren’t marketing their products as off road “adventure vehicles”.
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Rivian isn’t giving runflats, though.
Teslas don't have spares and my tires are also not run-flats. But honestly, I'm 42 now, have owned a car since I was 15. I've gotten a flat only once in my life. I'll ignore my nanny getting a flat in one of my cars, but even so, that'd be two. Nothing roadside assistance can't help with. If Rivian doesn't have roadside available, I'll just sign up for AAA. Still, unless you're extremely careless with where/how you drive, you should be fine.
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The number of people who offroad in a Tesla is virtually nil. Some tow, but I bet it'll be more common among Rivian owners.
Roadside assistance is a LAST RESORT, imo. I canceled AAA a few years ago after they left me stranded for 48 hours. They're dead to me.
Roadside assistance is a LAST RESORT, imo. I canceled AAA a few years ago after they left me stranded for 48 hours. They're dead to me.
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With all the delays I am starting to think that too.
It's also possible they just have a schedule of new things to tell us about which makes me wonder what's next.
Very true and to be honest run flat tires suck. Hit a pothole, replace a tire, clip a curb replace a tire. basically drive and replace the tire. At least there is an option don't think that is in the other makers wheelhouse.
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My experience has been the opposite. My wife’s SUV has runflats and they’ve been amazing. They’ve saved her butt twice — both times letting her get home safely and both times we were able to patch the punctures. I’m completely sold on them and when we replaced her tires we went with the same model. Worth every penny!
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This in an interesting thread. Given the polarized society we now live in, I’m trying hard to see things through perspectives beyond my own. I’m 55 years old, and have made a conscious decision to decelerate the pace of my living. My priorities have changed, and as such, if I have to wait an hour or two for remote service to get to me, then so be it. I’m not going to get all wound up about it. On the other hand, what I do worry about is getting myself into a situation where it’s life threatening and and I cannot self recover. And I am in those situations fairly often since I do a lot of solo backcountry adventures. So, for me, a full sized spare is an absolute must. And I don’t mind having to pay extra for it since it could be a life or death thing. But I also understand that the majority of Rivian buyers may not be putting themselves in those situations, and therefore are fine with a mobile service or AAA recovery option. If my needs are in the minority, I should not expect the masses to finance my specific need. I’m happy to pay for it.
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I agree with Wildebeast. We need some sort of spare even if not full sized. Something to limp home with from an area where you can't get a tow truck. I think Rivian would agree as they are marketing these vehicles to people that like "adventure". I drive a lot off road and get multiple flats every year. My first go to is my tire plug kit and compressor. After that it is 32 oz of slime. After that it is my 32" spare to replace my 35" tire. After that it is carry flat tire to help- leaving truck behind. I might be different for many in that Baja is my playground. All sorts of things that bounce out of vehicles and end up on the dirt roads/trails. Anyway, Im hoping that Rivian actually gives us some real life options to flats vs a vehicle that looks like an adventure vehicle but then has no contingency for a mishap other than call for help.
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At least we get the spare as optional equipment. I can't imagine it without.
Where is the optional spare tire located?
In the R1T, the optional full-sized spare tire is located in a lockable compartment beneath the floor of the truck bed. In the R1S, the optional compact spare tire that inflates to full size is located in a lockable compartment under the trunk cargo floor. In some states, this may be included based on local regulations.
Where is the optional spare tire located?
In the R1T, the optional full-sized spare tire is located in a lockable compartment beneath the floor of the truck bed. In the R1S, the optional compact spare tire that inflates to full size is located in a lockable compartment under the trunk cargo floor. In some states, this may be included based on local regulations.
Roadside assistance is not going to help you if you're not on the road and getting a flat off road is something you really must be prepared for if you take your vehicle off road. It is easy to get a flat out there no matter how careful you think you are. I know, I took my wife's Range Rover off road last May and got a flat tire just from running over a tiny bush.
By the way, my Mercedes C63 didn't come with a spare tire of any kind nor have I had a flat with it. Last flat I had on road was in 1997. I will carry a fullsize spare in my R1S when I take it off road though even if I have to get a roof rack carrier to strap it to. It is not an option in my opinion. This is a must for an off-roader.
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Rivian comes with "off-roadside" assistance, which is initially free.
What’s included with Off-Roadside Assistance? - Support Center - Rivian
In addition to the standard roadside assistance that comes with Rivian's new vehicle warranty, Members will receive Off-Roadside Assistance benefits to keep you moving ahead, no matter what unexpected turns you encounter. Off-Roadside Assistance includes: Charge Assurance: If you run out of...
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And yes, they will help you if you're not on the road.
I prefer not to rely on others in situations that I may get myself into. I went off-roading this past weekend with some friends and one of my friends got stuck. We got him unstuck ourselves. I have had a flat tire 10+ miles in off the main road but changed it myself and drove out of there. I am not calling roadside assistance unless it is absolutely necessary and I can't get myself out of whatever jam I'm in. Part of that is being prepared, which includes having a spare tire. Not having a spare tire is not an option.Rivian comes with "off-roadside" assistance, which is initially free.
What’s included with Off-Roadside Assistance? - Support Center - Rivian
In addition to the standard roadside assistance that comes with Rivian's new vehicle warranty, Members will receive Off-Roadside Assistance benefits to keep you moving ahead, no matter what unexpected turns you encounter. Off-Roadside Assistance includes: Charge Assurance: If you run out of...
And yes, they will help you if you're not on the road.
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Well me too, I definitely ordered the full size spare (and the AT tires). I was just pointing out that Rivian has "off-roadside" assistance, which I haven't really seen mentioned much in the forums here - IMO most people seem to be unaware that they can get a charge/tow on the trail if they really need it.
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