Mold cost is the biggest element of development, but the much (much much) larger problem is purely capacity. The tire industry is 100% capacity constrained in North America, so to make something new you've got to give up something old.
Secondarily is rim diameter (this is a factor in which...
Well played, sir. Was looking at that yesterday as someone pointed out on a thread about aftermarket wheels and sizing.
1: I’m only a recovering engineer and don’t feel like doing the real math on fitment, circumference, etc, but the load and speed rating is in the right window.
2: I’m not a...
That’s a great question. We quoted on 22’s for a thing that’s not been talked about yet but I don’t know anything about 21’s.
Great business the i3 was though……(subtle giveaway)
El Cap over BM, 20” wheels and tires (only ones I can get swapped out on our tire program at work -$0 to swap another brand’s OE fitment), quad motor, large pack, adventure!
Hey gang - Figured I'd introduce myself and give a bit of background as I'm newish to Rivian world but have had some fun times along the way!
I'm Mike. Auto industry guy. Been around this industry going on 20 years, and had the fortune of touching almost every single area of design...
Signing in here! Put my depost down 3/1, got invited to configure on 3/14, confirmed that day as well, but no access to the shop yet.
I too was expecting end of year but now I'm giddy like I usually am when getting a new ride :).