I looked through all the Q&A for this product on Amazon and saw conflicting recommendations for use on plastic. Since I have PPF on my headlights, I'm reluctant to use anything that could damage that plastic. Anyone have any experience with this on PPF?
We need tire companies to make winter tires for the 21 inch wheels. I doubt I'll get my R1S before late 2023 but living in CO already anxious about it.
@crashmtb is correct, you have to feather the throttle. It never felt like brakes locking up they way they would with an ICE vehicle and as soon as I pushed back on the throttle it corrected. It's just a new/different feeling that'll take some getting used to. I can see ultimately liking it more than how an ICE vehicle handles it since you're really not moving your foot back and forth between pedals. But I still think a low regen setting would be nice.
I haven't put this on my headlights but I use this on my snowblower and works great. I don't know off hand but I would check to make sure it's safe on plastic / acrylic surfaces. My snowblower is all metal so I don't worry about it..
As I have said on another thread I started about this very issue, my fear is hitting a patch of black ice on the highway (particularly I-87 in the mountains, especially in wind/snow) and having one of those heart-stopping moments where it is impossible not to lift your foot entirely by instinct. With the regen, I'm then sliding. With an ICE car on zero throttle I would be sliding/rolling. giving me a bit more time to correct.
I doubt the 22's will be that bad to be honest, they are M+S rated and given the electric motors and weight of the vehicle I bet the Rivian handles just fine. I've driven my stock Model 3 in the snow the past few years with way less weight and regular tires and it's been fine. Bridgestone does make 22" Blizzak tires that would fit however if you really want the winter treads.
Wouldn't virtually any car slide on a steep slope over a thin layer of ice regardless of tires? I still slide around sometimes on my Ford Explorer with Blizzak snow tires when there is ice out, they don't cure 100% of the slippage!
Absolutely, but with the softer rubber Iām counting on having just slightly more control on ice. Unfortunately, I was caught off guard (hadnāt had my coffee, yet) and I instinctively took my foot off the throttle instead of feathering it. I keep my regen set to standard but even a little less regen would have been helpful. Iām hoping Snow Mode comes soon.
DT...thanks for the response and the encouragement...I have seen those videos and it seems like it might be okay although impact of regen is still to be seen. I've considered the Blizzak but we don't usually have enough snow in the Springs to justify a dedicated snow tire...generally only about 10% of work days in winter months (another made up statistic by the way
)...but seldom enough that I expect I would simply wear the tires out driving on dry roads most of the time. If conditions are too bad, I usually just stay home - and rarely (if ever) venture into the mountains when conditions are bad (my days of skiing are well behind me). Although hope is not a course of action, I'm hopeful that the 22" All Seasons will be adequate. Guess we'll see!
100% agree with snow mode, I turn my Tesla regen down when driving in snow and having this option with Rivian seems to be a no-brainer.
Honestly, sounds like you will be fine. And for what it's worth, I typically have my Blizzak's on my Explorer from Nov-Mar and I will get 2-3 seasons out of them before they need to be replaced so they wear quite well.DT...thanks for the response and the encouragement...I have seen those videos and it seems like it might be okay although impact of regen is still to be seen. I've considered the Blizzak but we don't usually have enough snow in the Springs to justify a dedicated snow tire...generally only about 10% of work days in winter months (another made up statistic by the way
