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My big question on this is that if it says on the tire what the speed limit or distance you can drive on it. CS told me there is no limit and you can use it like regular tires. I have hard time believing that. This is a similar one in VW Touareg:

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Eh i mean there's varying levels of spare, they are probably not going to put a dinky donut in a vehicle designed to go offroading. It may be smaller/less capable but can still be speed rated to match the other ones.
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Eh i mean there's varying levels of spare, they are probably not going to put a dinky donut in a vehicle designed to go offroading. It may be smaller/less capable but can still be speed rated to match the other ones.
I will keep my fingers crossed you are right. Otherwise I am buying a full size and take it with me on vacations far from home, especially if I am on 21s.
 

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My big question on this is that if it says on the tire what the speed limit or distance you can drive on it. CS told me there is no limit and you can use it like regular tires. I have hard time believing that.
I find that hard to believe, too! I’m pretty sure those expandable spares need to have different construction and softer tread to allow the circumference to get significantly larger as the tire diameter goes from around 24” to 32” or so. I’m just guessing after watching the video of one inflating and expanding.

That Touareg spare is marked for a 50mph/80kph max speed so I’m guessing a Rivian with an extra 2,000 lbs or so isn’t going to be able to cruise at 70 on the freeway unless they’ve made major advancements in the expanding spare tire capabilities.
 
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I was/am expecting to get assigned a Guide today....so waiting patiently. <finger tap>
 

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Oh wow.. Pretty early. Almost a part of the '18 club. All the waiting is hopefully about to start paying off.
 

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Awesome! Since we have similar pre-order specs and are in the same metro area, this gives me hope that I'll be contacted s00n. Please keep us updated.
 

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Oh wow.. Pretty early. Almost a part of the '18 club. All the waiting is hopefully about to start paying off.
One can hope…:)
 

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I was/am expecting to get assigned a Guide today....so waiting patiently. <finger tap>
So were you assigned your Guide today? Did you check your account and/or receive an email?
 

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Same boat here. R1S LE RB OC 21”. Got mail last week to expect contact. Chatted with CS today and was told to wait a few weeks for guide to reach out.
 

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Same boat here. R1S LE RB OC 21”. Got mail last week to expect contact. Chatted with CS today and was told to wait a few weeks for guide to reach out.
Ummm... srsly?
 
 








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