20" Tire Choice?

[keamoro]

I need a set of rims for winter tires, and was thinking of just getting the 20" and buying winter tires. But will Rivian sell them without the All Terrain tires and sub true winter tires?

Also, does it really take that big of a 20 mile hit on range?

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[emroch]

The range hit is (mostly) from the tire, not the wheel. If you put an AS on the 20" you'd probably get back to the same 330 miles as the 21" (see also the premium trim's 20" AS option).

Rivian is not currently selling just the rims, and it doesn't look like they sell R1 rims without tires either. You'd have to buy them with the AT and sell the tires after swapping them out.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Depends on the SC. Some will let you buy just the wheels, but it’s going to cost you a big chunk. Better off searching for used factory wheels or go aftermarket. And don’t buy tires from SC even if they offered. There is no need to do that and pay high prices. Your local tire shop or any of the chains shops as well as online ones (Discount Tire, TireRack, etc.). As for installation, the only things that are specific for the Rivian are lifting instructions and lug nut torque specs. And that information is in your Owner Guide and official tow operator guide. Read it. Know it. So you know what to show shops you work with or know when they aren’t doing it right and are about to damage your car. The rest of the work involved in swapping tires are the same as any other car. You’ll want to pick a shop that can road force balance the wheels. You should also own a set of jack pucks. Lots of threads on these topics/items.

 

[windblowlc]

The range hit is (mostly) from the tire, not the wheel. If you put an AS on the 20" you'd probably get back to the same 330 miles as the 21" (see also the premium trim's 20" AS option).

Rivian is not currently selling just the rims, and it doesn't look like they sell R1 rims without tires either. You'd have to buy them with the AT and sell the tires after swapping them out.

I bought a set of 20" Dark rims from my SC and installed my own winter tires. Have used them on both my R1T and now my R1S.

 

[ksurfier]

I need a set of rims for winter tires, and was thinking of just getting the 20" and buying winter tires. But will Rivian sell them without the All Terrain tires and sub true winter tires?

Also, does it really take that big of a 20 mile hit on range?

Buy atomic wheels then get whatever tire your heart desires, done.

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