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  1. Where are you getting your Wheel Alignment done at?

    I tried to get an alignment at Discount Tire, and they wouldn't touch the Rivian. Ended up just taking it to Rivian SC, and they charged $260 for it.
  2. What reusable water bottle actually fits in the R1T/R1S?

    Hydro flask trail series is the best! It is insulated but very lightweight relative to other insulated stainless steel bottles. Fits in both cups holders and side doors...
  3. R1S Dual Max dead within 3 days of ownership

    I had my HV battery replaced on my R1S. It died out of state and Rivian towed it 1,200 miles back to my local service cetner. They were overly optomistic about delivery times of the new battery pack and their abiltiy to get it swapped out. They told me the slow down in installing was caused...
  4. Getting my R1S in a month - Excited, but nervous! :D

    I think you should spin your question - it is less about "costs" and more about whether you are willing to be patient, if need be. Any 'problem' with the production of the car is covered by Rivian. I think any R1 buyer should go into their purchase with a willingness to be patient if needed...
  5. Gearing up for R1S purchase - do wheels matter for me?

    If it were me, I would save the $5,000 on the performance unlock, and instead get the 21s that come with it, and then buy another set of 20” AT wheels/tires from the gear shop. That way in the summer you can have the most efficient tires, and in the winter you have tires that will be better in...
  6. Gearing up for R1S purchase - do wheels matter for me?

    I think there is more upside in having two wheel/tire sets vs. having the performance unlock. If you are comfortable changing your own tires, you can roll with the 21s in the summer for long road-trips and in the winter put 275/60 r20s tires on 20in wheels. Then you never have to worry about...
  7. Gearing up for R1S purchase - do wheels matter for me?

    I would suggest saving your $5,000 on the performance (which is just a software unlock) and instead start with 21s, and then when/if you need more tires get the 20" AT from Rivian. You will use the extra 'performance' <0.01% of your total miles. Plus it makes people car sick.
  8. $200 fee for mounting extra set of tires/wheels purchased from Rivian?

    Rivian mobile service came to me and they installed in my garage. Maybe that was why I got charged an extra $200. They never offered me coming into the SC which I would have done.
  9. Aftermarket charger recommendations?

    I have the Tesla Universal Wall Connector to future proof when a future EV I own or a friend/family visting has a NACS plug. This gives me one charger to charge different types of cars. It has a built in adapter on the charger which is really convenient. I’ve never had any issues with it - it...
  10. $200 fee for mounting extra set of tires/wheels purchased from Rivian?

    I'm coming from a Lexus GX with large all-terrain tires, which I really enjoyed. They gave me a sense of stability and traction on the road, as well as confidence when driving off-road. This is especially important since I don’t have a spare tire (yet - maybe?) for my R1S. I also prefer the...
  11. $200 fee for mounting extra set of tires/wheels purchased from Rivian?

    I got charged the same fee on the 20"s I just purchased. Here was what was on my invoice: - Center Caps: $140 - Wheels and Tires: $3,940 - Wheel and Tire Assembly: $80 - Modify Vehcile Wheel and Tire Configuration: $120 + $244.80 in taxes... So the labor costs were $200 in total. Note...
  12. Whistling Cargo Crossbars

    I’ve fully pressed in those latches to the point where they click and lay flush.
  13. Whistling Cargo Crossbars

    Just installed the cargo crossbars on my R1S. I’m getting a pretty loud whistling sound that occurs right over the passenger seat. Only really happens between 25mh-40mph, which is most of my city driving. Does anyone else have this problem? Anything I can do about it?
  14. Buy a used quad or wait for dual reservation

    In my view, an additional $5K in a software unlock might not align with practical considerations. The added performance is utilized minimally, probably 0.1% of total mileage, and this acceleration makes passengers car sick anyway. If you are after the exhilarating acceleration, opting for a...
  15. Buy a used quad or wait for dual reservation

    I had a post-price hike reservation. Ultimately went with a used quad. Couldn’t be happier with my decision. I bought for $84K and it was cheaper than the dual with longer warranty. I think paying an extra $5k for a performance unlock on the dual is BS. I really only see two choices. If you...
  16. Sub 79k brand new R1S LE???

    There are people grandfathered into the $7,500 credit if they signed the purchase order from Rivian offered at the end of 2022. My only point was the car is much more expensive then the price it sells for on C&B and that introduces some buyers preferring to purchase direct vs used.
  17. Sub 79k brand new R1S LE???

    Keep in mind, the seller is getting $78K, but the buyer is likely paying between $85K-$90K after paying the C&B fee and sales tax. If you qualify for EV tax breaks, you get an additional $3.5K in tax breaks to buy new and not used. Once you factor in those costs, a 'new' car direct from Rivian...
  18. DIY Tire rotation on the R1S

    For those reading this thread who would rather take it in, I had my tires rotated at the Rivian SC. They quoted me $60 - but ended up waiving it b/c I had other work being done.
  19. Advice for winter tires?

    Also... the only wheels I've seen online that are aesthetically up to par with the Rivian wheels are equally as expensive as the wheel/tire combos from the gear shop...
  20. Advice for winter tires?

    Thanks! I think this is where I’ll start. I have a GX with Toyo A/T III and think those are incredible tires and have felt really secure in those. Rivian is much heavier so worst case, I’ll move to Nokian R5 275/60 r20 and never have to go to SC to fix speedometer when I switch back to my 21s...





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