It’s a simple (somewhat) calculation based on legal codes, if curious just look up the discussions on the topic here. 115 doesn’t meet the basic load requirements for the vehicle, 116 does. I would be concerned that being involved in a serious accident w/115 tires could impact the outcome of...
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...
if you are curious, you could search the forums on this issue. In a nutshell, per federal/state law, a load rating of 116 is required to meet the defatted tire load rating.
While a bit convoluted, it would be smart to stick with 116 rather than 115. It’s unfortunate but just the way it is…
After 4,350 miles tire wear is minimal (10/32” fronts and 11/32” rears). Tested at 80 mph, conserve was about the same as AP (1.78 vs 1.75).
Type A durometer - 62-65 for this tire compared to ~70 for OEM 20” Pirelli ATs.
From their (detailed) Reddit comment they don’t realize that we can’t just change a wheel setting like on a Tesla, but hopefully that will change soon…
hmm, haven’t seen any efficient tires over 50#.
those are LT so efficiency is a non-consideration. They will ride much rougher too. They will be great for towing and off-roading…but should not expect them to get much more than 2.0 MPK.
You should have seen the map it made, looked like a 3 year old could have drawn it…
Actually just found it…
Always wanted to go to Grand Rapits/Wapits…someday
There’s two 20” sizes:
34” (2022+ OEM) - 275/65R20
33” (2024+ OEM) - 275/60R20
Some 33” options match or even beat the 21” OEM efficiency (likely why it was discontinued)
33” is most efficient, any tire ~41-42 pounds or less should be high efficiency.
34” - So far I don’t believe there are any...
Wow - I’d almost say there is an epidemic of pirelli blowouts…I guess I can add one more reason to avoid pirelli tires going forward…list is very very looooooooong
Here’s ChatGPTs take:
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Route 3: I-70 Route
Grand Rapids, MI to Millville, NJ
Distance: Approximately 710 miles
Charging Stops:
1. Lansing, MI (Tesla Supercharger)
• Distance from Start: 70 miles
• Charging Time: 30 minutes
• Amenities: Shopping and dining options...
There are a few options…but my question is why not rent a one way towing vehicle? That trip will take nearly 25-30 hours (drive 90 miles; charge 45-60 min). If not charging it will still take 16 hours or so.
here’s a map to help visualize potential routes...
So you checked the tire load inflation table to validate this theory? I think I would check a faulty tpms before saying 50 psi could result in a tire failure…seems like a bit of a stretch to me…