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I stated in a different post that I'm going with the standard 21's because I can EASILY find custom wheels and tires that offer some uniqueness to my personal tastes for less than $2,500 a set, including sensors, mounting, balancing etc.
That, versus paying Rivian $3,500 to upgrade to either 20's or 22's makes far more sense. I end up with two sets of wheels and tires for $1,000 less.
I wish Rivian would have been more reasonable on their wheel pricing. I mean, they up charge $1,700 just to go from regular finish to black on the exact same wheel. $1,700 just for paint on the wheels? Yikes! Clearly, this is where they plan to increase their profit margins. Considering, they save having to give you the 21's, the 22's or 20's likely don't cost them more than $50 to $100 more than the 21's, if anything at all. So, only makes sense to keep the stock 21's and ADD a second set for Off-Road use and have the ability to have different sets for different travel needs.
I watched this video and he agreed......
I got to thinking about it, was going to get the full size spare with my package for $800, if I went with the upgraded wheels. Then realized, wait a minute!....If I buy four spare's could have 4 extra wheels and tires for $3,200, versus paying $3,500 just to upgrade and lose the 21's!.
The fact that they're selling the wheel and tire outright for less than the cost to upgrade starts to rub me the wrong way. I get making a profit and all, but, they probably could have made much more with more reasonable pricing. Many 4x4 owners go with custom wheels anyway. Had they been more reasonably priced, I'm sure they would have sold the upgrade many times over.
That, versus paying Rivian $3,500 to upgrade to either 20's or 22's makes far more sense. I end up with two sets of wheels and tires for $1,000 less.
I wish Rivian would have been more reasonable on their wheel pricing. I mean, they up charge $1,700 just to go from regular finish to black on the exact same wheel. $1,700 just for paint on the wheels? Yikes! Clearly, this is where they plan to increase their profit margins. Considering, they save having to give you the 21's, the 22's or 20's likely don't cost them more than $50 to $100 more than the 21's, if anything at all. So, only makes sense to keep the stock 21's and ADD a second set for Off-Road use and have the ability to have different sets for different travel needs.
I watched this video and he agreed......
I got to thinking about it, was going to get the full size spare with my package for $800, if I went with the upgraded wheels. Then realized, wait a minute!....If I buy four spare's could have 4 extra wheels and tires for $3,200, versus paying $3,500 just to upgrade and lose the 21's!.
The fact that they're selling the wheel and tire outright for less than the cost to upgrade starts to rub me the wrong way. I get making a profit and all, but, they probably could have made much more with more reasonable pricing. Many 4x4 owners go with custom wheels anyway. Had they been more reasonably priced, I'm sure they would have sold the upgrade many times over.