R1S @ Alpine Loop, CO - Cinnamon Pass, California Gulch, Corkscrew Gulch

[twvette]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

I happen to have bought the same wheels except semi-gloss. So far I just swapped the OE Pirelli ATs to the new wheels. I intend to get better tires when I wear these out, but have not decided which yet.

Although range is not now as big a concern for me as it was originally, I am curious about how your wheel/tire setup has impacted range compared to the OE setup. My Thuren wheels + OE tires weigh in just over 96 lbs. which I think is about 10 lbs. more than OE combination. So far (2800 miles) my overall average is 2.04 mi/kwh 95% in All Purpose.

Although I did not measure acceleration with the OE wheel/tire I have with the heavier Thuren wheel/OE tire which I expected to really slow it down. Using Racebox Mini it measured 3.38 sec. 0-60 mph, and the AT tires squeal (traction control off) all the way into mid 40’s mph. ATs are not good at all for drag racing, but that’s not main reason I have the vehicle.

I like the looks of your S with those wheels/tires … a little prejudiced bcuz I have exact same color S. I’m heading to AZ in a few weeks to do some off-roading with my son. Don’t know yet where he is planning to take me, but will be first time off-road in my R1S. Really anxious to see how it does, and was excited to read about your experience. Thanks for sharing.

I average 1.99 KW on city, highway, and the long road trip.

The Wildpeak R/T is an aggressive R/T more towards The M/T type. Really good extra sidewall protection. Really like them so far. They do have some slight road noise right at about 50 to 60mph but slower and faster they are silent. I like that they are D rating vs. E for a little more sidewall flex on rocky terrain in theory. You might also consider the Nitto Ridge Grapler as one of my favorite tires and a little less agressive, always quite, and E rated in metric equivalent if prefer that.

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[jimmyb2]

So where are you turning traction control off at???‍

On the screen where you select the drive Mode there are 3 toggles bottom center of the screen. The one labeled “Stability” is traction control, I believe.

 

[SASSquatch]

Given the condition of the structures in the distance, that was a ballsy move parking your 7,000 lb vehicle on that bridge for a photo shoot. I'm not sure I would have risked it.

Meanwhile, great taste in color for your R1S!

 

[swhme]

I can't recommend it myself. I think someone or a few might have already done it on 21's easily but there are a few sections with some rather sharp rock. With full size spare would be less worry. Its not hard at all for most its just if you run into some rain (very common up that high) or similar might get real sketch is some sections. Really just depends upon your comfort level or risk acceptance level as the R1's are very capable. I run 35x11.5 that are 8-ply rugged terrains as have good amount of off road experience so know that is pushing your luck and even the lightweight Rivian 20 AT's are not the proper equipment for my preferences. Other vehicles with street tires are often up there. Just my .02 ...

i did those trails in my Range Rover with all seasons many years ago. The tires did not survive.

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