Compact Spare

[Desiboy]

Anyone know where I can get a compact spare for my recently delivered R1S? Do some offroading and feel safer with a spare. Have tire plugs and tireject in my kit. Not quite ready for a swing out fullsize carrier (dirtcom etc). Called the SC and guide and no luck.
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[PappaBolt]

No compact spares are available from third party or Rivian. I’ve been told many times by Rivian for many months, it’s coming soon. Reasons I’ve been told it’s not available:

* tool kit is supply chain constrained
* can’t provide the spare without the whole kit.
* we don’t know how to add the bracket if it wasn’t installed at the factory
* the supplier went out of business
* we don’t have to ever provide one since we meet state laws by providing a fix-a-flat kit

 

[gearcritic]

My delivery guide told me that it was coming soon, but who knows what soon means.

 

[thebwk]

I’d really love to have one before we embark on our road trip in April.

 

[schalliol]

My delivery guide told me that it was coming soon, but who knows what soon means.

Mine today said: We took all the spares off the orders b/c we do not have the kits available due to supply chain issues, once they are back in stock - they will be available on the Gear Shop.

 

[Augsburg]

There are two reasons we want the compact spare tire for our R1S that is on order. 1) Reports of A/T tires failing or going flat. 2) Limited cell service in our area (in the mountains), where it could be difficult to call for a service or tow. We'd actually prefer a full-size spare, but Rivian does not appear to have made provisions.

 

[opnwide]

There are two reasons we want the compact spare tire for our R1S that is on order. 1) Reports of A/T tires failing or going flat. 2) Limited cell service in our area (in the mountains), where it could be difficult to call for a service or tow. We'd actually prefer a full-size spare, but Rivian does not appear to have made provisions.

Not sure if you saw my video on the full size AT spare in my S from the blow-up sex doll thread, but you should try to go in on a group buy from your SC for four of them. I’ve seen threads and posts for those interested on here or start your own.

https://www.rivianforums.com/opnwides-frozen-silver-bullet-r1s-is-here-party-in-the-frunk/

 

[Riv1S]

Picked up my R1S today and they said spares are expected to available in May.

 

[R1Sky Business]

My delivery guide told me that it was coming soon, but who knows what soon means.

Well all know what Soon means.....

 

[R1Sky Business]

Picked up my R1S today and they said spares are expected to available in May.

MAY, but not what year.... ?

 

[R1Sky Business]

Picked up my R1S today and they said spares are expected to available in May.

Holy crap.... congratulations!!!!!! What's her name?

 

[PappaBolt]

Picked up my R1S today and they said spares are expected to available in May.

I’ve heard various dates and they’ve come and gone. I’ll believe it when I see it. At this point I’m looking into purchasing a full spare. I’ve already built my own tool kit otherwise.

 

[HumanGenome]

Was able to call our local service and add on a spare without lug wrench, pucks, and jack.

Here's the break-down on cost:

Concern:
- Customer requests to purchase compact spare tire.
Cause:
- part needed to complete retrofit, need the rear cargo liner with the spare tire option, it has a cut
out for the spare tire stud to screw in and hold the spare tire properly.
Correction/Remedy:
- Label, Tire Information (Remove and Replace)
- Wheel and Tire Assembly, Spare (Retrofit)
Parts: Quantity: Price:
WINGNUT - SPARE TIRE RETENTION
Part# PT00052292-D
1 $20.00
TIRE_PLACARD_LABEL
Part# RL00000031-E
1 $7.08
STUD - SPARE TIRE RETENTION R1S
Part# PT00127474-A
1 $20.00
REAR CARGO LINER - 7 PASS w SPARE TIRE
Part# PT00012532-K
1 $195.32
WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY - SPARE; 20x6_5;
COLLAPSIBLE
Part# PT00051596-D
1 $400.00
Labor: Time (Hours): Labor Time Cost:
0.4 $80.00
Pay Type:
Customer Pay
Sublet:
No
Discounts:
$0.00
Tax:
$52.99
Total
Amount
$775.39


I asked to install it myself and remove the $80 but I am wondering why I need to buy a $195 cargo liner when it should have been there to begin with?

I am thinking of holding off as this price is absolutely wild, I don't want to pay $775 and then in 6 months a kit will be available for $400 installed. No one is going to pay these astronomical prices.

 

[electruck]

I am thinking of holding off as this price is absolutely wild, I don't want to pay $775 and then in 6 months a kit will be available for $400 installed. No one is going to pay these astronomical prices.

I suspect that is Rivian's objective right now.

 

[Zybane]

I would never go off road without a spare. I suspect in the future, those that actually like to off road will get a rear bumper swing out mounted full size spare carrier.

Also the Rivian winch mount seems to have fallen off the edge of the world. Not good for an adventure vehicle.

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