Rivian Spare Tire Kit - Old vs New (there's a difference)

[hilld]

I just placed the order for my spare tire and kit but have to wait 2 months now for my service appointment. I will have to closely see what kit I end up getting. Maybe it will be an early Xmas experience that I had pay good money for.

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[c4denc3]

I don’t care about the kit, was never a fan of a scissor Jack so am building my own kit. I just need the compact spare to be available to finish the setup.

Do you mind sharing what you’re building so I can go that route too?

 

[lefkonj]

Funny I had it in my build before they removed accessories. Would buy one right now but it isn't available. For the R1S it is the compact spare but would still take it.

 

[SANZC02]

Do you mind sharing what you’re building so I can go that route too?

I picked up this bottle Jack, I have the Jack pucks, breaker bar, and socket I use when doing tire rotations in the picture below, once I get the spare I will create a disc platform out of 3/4 plywood that will fit in the wheel and mount the the tools to it.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Interesting, but also no big deal. The R1 has plenty of storage space. Adding and carrying your own wheel chocks is not a big deal and you can easily source ones better than the stamped metal ones they provide. Honestly, the only thing that needs replacing/improvement is scissor jack. But, that would surely increase costs for Rivian (and the consumer).

 

[silkyjohnson]

Just tried to order a spare on Monday. Estimated 4 months out.......

 

[c4denc3]

I picked up this bottle Jack, I have the Jack pucks, breaker bar, and socket I use when doing tire rotations in the picture below, once I get the spare I will create a disc platform out of 3/4 plywood that will fit in the wheel and mount the the tools to it.

Awesome! Thanks! I have a breaker bar and socket already from my previous Audi days. I’ll look at the jack pucks and bottle jack too. When you do create the disc platform, do you mind sharing photos? I’d love to see it!

 

[Nine_One_Six_R1S]

Funny I had it in my build before they removed accessories. Would buy one right now but it isn't available. For the R1S it is the compact spare but would still take it.

So they removed the compact spare on the R1S? You mean new deliveries are without the compact spare?

 

[lefkonj]

So they removed the compact spare on the R1S? You mean new deliveries are without the compact spare?

I took delivery in February 2023, no compact spare told I could buy it later. Still can't purchase it.

 

[dleepnw]

I took delivery in February 2023, no compact spare told I could buy it later. Still can't purchase it.

thought RJ said they've resolved their supply chain issues. apparently not.

 

[kyunam]

How do you order one?

 

[NineElectrics]

It sounds like Rivian been reading these forums, as they’ve addressed some of my complaints with the older kit. Specifically, the lack of chocks and the somewhat rickety jack. Thank you, Rivian!

 

[BadKarma!]

I never thought I would be so focused on a Compact Spare Tire kit for a vehicle....

Summer 2023 is over and still no Compact Spare in the Gear Store...

Frustrating.

 

[zefram47]

I definitely wound up with the old style when I got mine at the beginning of August.

 

[BobinIndy]

I definitely wound up with the old style when I got mine at the beginning of August.

Same here, Aug. 16 delivery received the old style... which is fine.

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