Definitely planning on these to swap out my current 21’s once tread is lower (or maybe sooner to mount a snow set for winter). Still deciding between diamond cut or black. Any pics of these on an actual vehicle?
I’ve been running this exact setup on our R1SQM for a couple months now ever since the 21’s from Michelin became available. New Michelins on the back, stock Pirellis on the front practically down to wear bars. The DT in my area had no hesitations w doing the mixed set. No issues w the handling...
Yep. 3 chip repairs for our R1S in just a little over a year. Been driving the same mountain highways and backroads for about a decade w only 1 chip repair on our previous SUV. Seems like a quality (not luck) issue IMO. Perhaps just a small trade off for everything else the Riv offers as a total...
Generally I’ve found:
Long sustained, mostly straight = Standard or Snow (unlocks Low regen setting for easy coasting w long regen periods and relaxing drive)
Long descent w switchbacks (i.e. would require braking in an ICE) = High
I’m surprised nobody has mentioned the excellent driving experience the Riv provides during extended, or multiple alternating, hill descents. Depending on the degree of incline and road variables, the regen settings make it superbly enjoyable whether looking to just relax and cruise down long...
will have to check out the miir stuff… but already have an extensive collection of yeti, as i’ve certainly played into the over-marketing (or have received them as gifts)