20" Inch New Goodyear 20” tire option - available when?

[tculpepp]

Those Goodyear's have moved to the top of my list. Trying to decide if I want to wait for the option in the gear store or go with something after market.

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[SamDoe1]

Come on Goodyear and make this in a 275/65!!!

(and/or come on Rivian and let us change tire size in the infotainment...)

 

[mikehmb]

I may be biased, but the fact that the Goodyear tire was designed specifically for the Rivian makes it a great choice for the R1. I am not familiar with the off-road performance of the Nokian or what on-road tradeoffs it might have. The Goodyear tire will hold it's own off-road and it will excel in efficiency, ride, noise and performance in all seasons.

You may have posted this elsewhere, but can you share / do you know the data on efficicency when compared to the OE Pirelli AT?

 

[B Digs]

Come on Goodyear and make this in a 275/65!!!

(and/or come on Rivian and let us change tire size in the infotainment...)

For the time being, Goodyear is not planning on this specific 275/60R20 Territory AT to be redesigned for the 275/65R20 size. However, we are working to develop more replacement tire options for EVs.

I would very much be in favor of Rivian letting us change the tire size in the infotainment system. I am still in the process of working with the service team on updating my vehicle. So far, I am not having any luck with updating to this particular size or the 21" or 22" wheel option with the same 33" tire OD. Again, the vehicle drives great with the 33" Goodyear tires. But it would be nice to have the 3% adjustment built in to the speedometer, odometer and efficiency readings.

 

[B Digs]

You may have posted this elsewhere, but can you share / do you know the data on efficicency when compared to the OE Pirelli AT?

I have a small sample size, but my efficiency rating was approximately 2.24 mkh over 270 miles with the stock Pirelli tires before switching to the Goodyear. Over the last 3518 miles with the Goodyear tires, my efficiency is 2.52 mkh (around 2.45 mkh with a 3% adjustment for the OD difference). The Goodyear tire should be more efficient than the Pirelli, but my data is by no means an apples-to-apples comparison. I was doing more “full throttle” acceleration runs and in Sport mode more frequently when the vehicle was new. It would be interesting to see if others have more data to share.

 

[mikehmb]

I have a small sample size, but my efficiency rating was approximately 2.24 mkh over 270 miles with the stock Pirelli tires before switching to the Goodyear. Over the last 3518 miles with the Goodyear tires, my efficiency is 2.52 mkh (around 2.45 mkh with a 3% adjustment for the OD difference). The Goodyear tire should be more efficient than the Pirelli, but my data is by no means an apples-to-apples comparison. I was doing more “full throttle” acceleration runs and in Sport mode more frequently when the vehicle was new. It would be interesting to see if others have more data to share.

I’m at about 2.2 and change on Pirellis as well. And I still do exuberant launches more than I should.

Great to know we can get an AT that can hold up to abuse but deliver on efficiency. I’m 95% road but want to be able to handle a degree of abuse when I do go exploring.

Going to give them a shot, thanks!

 

[B Digs]

I’m at about 2.2 and change on Pirellis as well. And I still do exuberant launches more than I should.

Great to know we can get an AT that can hold up to abuse but deliver on efficiency. I’m 95% road but want to be able to handle a degree of abuse when I do go exploring.

Going to give them a shot, thanks!

Awesome! Hope you enjoy them!

 

[ksurfier]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy them!

B Digs, unrelated question, was wondering if you might be able to weigh in on the 115 vs 116 load rating issue. Because some of the early R1 models shipped with Load Rating of 115, there is a group here that would like to continue using 115 instead of 116. Clearly since the Goodyear Rivian tire is 116H, I imagine that there is a reason it wasn’t designed as 115?

I’ve reviewed this and my take home was that 115 is about 100#s below the minimum rating needed. So while technically it doesn’t meet the requirements, it’s so close that it shouldn’t matter as long as owner/driver is aware that they need to have a max load 100# below sticker value…

just curious your take on this?

 

[B Digs]

B Digs, unrelated question, was wondering if you might be able to weigh in on the 115 vs 116 load rating issue. Because some of the early R1 models shipped with Load Rating of 115, there is a group here that would like to continue using 115 instead of 116. Clearly since the Goodyear Rivian tire is 116H, I imagine that there is a reason it wasn’t designed as 115?

I’ve reviewed this and my take home was that 115 is about 100#s below the minimum rating needed. So while technically it doesn’t meet the requirements, it’s so close that it shouldn’t matter as long as owner/driver is aware that they need to have a max load 100# below sticker value…

just curious your take on this?

Good question. Rivian specified the 116 load index as part of the design process. Keep in mind the load index is a rating per tire, not total vehicle load. The proper load carrying capability helps with safety and vehicle performance when the vehicle is at or near fully loaded. The 115 can carry 2679 lbs per tire vs 2756 for 116. Not a huge difference, but some tire dealers may have reservations about installing an option that is below what Rivian specifies.

 

[RIVDOC]

Quick question as I'm about to pull the trigger on these tires. I understand there's about a 3% difference from the OEM 20" tires which I have. Does that mean the new Goodyears will read 3% higher or lower on the speedometer and more importantly the cruise control. If we set the Cruise at the max speed 85mph (frustrating here in the west), what actual speed will we be traveling - faster or slower than 85? Thanks.

 

[shap]

Higher. If you see 85 you are actually traveling 82.45mph

 

[B Digs]

Yes, setting the cruise to 85mph would be ~82mph actual speed. Hopefully Rivian comes up with a solution for an accurate speedo (and raises the cruise control max speed).

 

[RIVDOC]

ARGHHH... thank you

 

[mkhuffman]

@B Digs - can these be safely aired down for off road (i.e. sand) driving? Someone else just posted that some tires are damaged when aired down too far. I was not aware of that issue until he posted that. Is this something that was considered in the tire design?

 

[B Digs]

@B Digs - can these be safely aired down for off road (i.e. sand) driving? Someone else just posted that some tires are damaged when aired down too far. I was not aware of that issue until he posted that. Is this something that was considered in the tire design?

The Rivian tire is engineered to be a durable choice for both on-road and off-road driving. Goodyear officially advises maintaining the recommended 48 psi tire pressure. This pressure helps optimize efficiency, load-carrying ability, treadwear, handling, and more for normal, daily driving. I am checking with other experts to see if more information can be shared.

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