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I believe the trade-off between 20" wheels and 21" wheels is the height of the tire "sidewall". Rivian says all tire/wheel combos are 32" in diameter (total tire/wheel outside diameter). Therefore, a smaller wheel results in more "rubber" tire sidewall. I've always liked a slightly smaller...

I tried searching "dash cam" in the forum, but only came up with info on 3rd party dash cams. Is it correct to conclude that Rivian does not allow access by the R2 car owner to the integrated camera footage?

I have the opposite problem. Being 6'4", the R2 will be a bit awkward to get in and out of because it is so much lower than our current car ('23 Ford Bronco Sport). I will need to fold up like a pretzel to dip my head under the top of the door opening. The higher height is exactly why I've...

That's good to have a spare tire confirmed. Although a full size spare would be nice, I'd settle for a compact spare that will at least get you home or to a tire shop.

At least on my MacBook Pro computer screen none of the colors in this post look right. That's OK, I'd just as soon we get our own special R2 colors.

A new video that includes a presentation by Rivian at the New York City Rivian center talked about the spare tire. Although the audio is terrible, it sounded like the Rivian spokesperson said (at about 31.04 in the YouTube video posted by the EVentureFamily channel) that the R2 "will come with...

It's called living blue in a red state. Yes, Idaho politics are very backwards - if that's what you are implying. 100 years ago, the KKK here in Idaho burned a cross on the front lawn of my great grandfather because he was of Irish decent (but born in MN) and Catholic. Today, they are trying...

We had our first EV for 4 years, back when EV range was a lot shorter (typically 100-150 miles). We loved that car. But, it was a car to drive around town. Not a car to road trip. Our city was in a large valley with no obstructions and we always had cell service. Our metro area was 1M...

I agree the R1's are marketed as an adventure vehicle. For me, they are too big, unwieldy and fancy for that. I have to think 90% of R1's sold will fulfill the role of a 1990's Dodge Caravan, making trips to Costco, and ferrying the kids to soccer and Little League practice. Ford figured...

Sorry, but the answer is no. In my book that would be a foolish and naive compromise to accept. This would not be our first EV. EV's are heavy vehicles putting a lot of stress on the tires. A lot more stress than tires on ICE vehicles see. I'd kick myself for ever if I agreed to a tire...

There must be a spare tire - at least a compact spare. For us, it is a dealbreaker. This is an adventure vehicle. You take a car like this into remote areas with no cell service. We've had two friends/family that have had their EV get a flat that resulted in too big a "hole" in the tire for...

I'm convinced that the $7,500 EV tax credit will stand if Biden is re-elected. Otherwise, I expect it to be gone very quickly.

Haha, I think everything will be alright. I'm confident Rivian's design team will solve this issue with a great solution that looks good. They've shown themselves to be topnotch. i expect the taillight concern is pretty small potatoes compared to the big issues they are facing to get these...

You're right. the Federal Government should not protect us from idiots that would drive around with their hatch open and the taillights not visible.

We decided early on that the Tesla's were too "prissy" for us. The piano finish on the interior did not sit well with us as dog people. Once Elon went off the rails, that iced it. My wife is even more anti-Elon than me. I can see he made some good technical decisions. Buy he's arrogant and...

Oh, you are talking height. When you said "shorter", I was thinking length. Even so, the Bronco Sport's height includes the permanently mounted roof rails. The R2 cross bars are detachable and I believe they are not included in the vehicle height. The actual height of the roof, at the...

I think you are looking at dimensions for the "Bronco" and not the "Bronco Sport". The Bronco is a completely different, very serious off-road, truck-based, 4WD vehicle. The Bronco Sport is a much smaller "adventure" vehicle.

I think the March 7th Rivian launch/reveal for the R2/R3/R3X was the first I've seen by the company. On the other hand, I've seen several Tesla Launches. It strikes me there is a stark contrast between Rj and Elon in regards to how they present themselves and the companies they lead. I felt...

The R2 looks to have a lot more useable space inside for passengers, the family dog and gear. The larger rear door opening on the R2 will make it easier for both my 6'2" son, and 6'2" son-in-law to get in and out of the rear seat. The roof dips down severely on the Tesla Y, making it tough for...

I think the point of curbside charging is all about opening up charging to a multitude of potential EV owners that are without a home garage or they don't commute in a car to work. By including the millions of people in this situation, EV adoption can come faster and be more complete. I liked...