Rivian Wheels

[astonius]

Keep the debates coming, folks. I'm continuing to waffle on my decision. I at least have it narrowed down to 22" brights (current config) and 20" brights (don't love the staples).

One possible differentiator: which do we think will have the better aftermarket potential options? Performance wheels (22") or off-road wheels (20")?

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[rivrum]

Thank you, very helpful. The all terrain look super cool, but I do not think I will ever take mine off road. I don't have any mountains where I live and the truck is too beautiful to get muddy. I am going to stick to the 21 inch road wheels to maximize traction for acceleration and rain and tread life.

If I lived in Colorado though,....all terrain

You can replace the 20" tires with the all season road tires. Rubber itself is cheaper for the 20" since it's a common tire size.

You are stuck with the custom 21" Rubber that costs like $450/per (I think it was) until other manufacturers decide to make this odd-ball 21" size

 

[texasBuzzard]

Ouch! Great advice. Will see what it looks like on the configuration. Heard that the 20 inch lowers your range but that seems counterintuitive

 

[bd5400]

Ouch! Great advice. Will see what it looks like on the configuration. Heard that the 20 inch lowers your range but that seems counterintuitive

The 20s are heavier all terrain tires compared to the 21 and 22, which is why the range is lower. You can potentially get some range back by replacing the all terrains with all seasons on the 20s, if that fits the use case for the vehicle.

 

[texasBuzzard]

Looks like $1,800 extra for the 20” all terrain tire upgrade. However, when you need tires in a few years it might be $1,800 ($450 x 4). Ugh. Pay the piper now or later decision. Wonder if the 21” will be more common in 3-4 years. The more I play with the configuration, the more my price goes up…..

 

[Zac]

You can buy replacement 21" OEM tires on TireRack.com right now for $1650 for 4.

You can also buy the 20" OEM tires on TireRack.com for $1500 for 4.

Not much of a price difference between those options. However, there are several 22" tires that range in price from $1000-1800 on TireRack. Based on this, it seems to me the 22" size gives you the most options to save money when it comes time to replacing tires. Does that sound right?

 

[Joel]

You can buy replacement 21" OEM tires on TireRack.com right now for $1650 for 4.

You can also buy the 20" OEM tires on TireRack.com for $1500 for 4.

Not much of a price difference between those options. However, there are several 22" tires that range in price from $1000-1800 on TireRack. Based on this, it seems to me the 22" size gives you the most options to save money when it comes time to replacing tires. Does that sound right?

Few more that should work.

 

[Speedrye]

Few more that should work.

That size is too short, almost 2" smaller diameter than the stock tires. I think you could get away with a 275/60R20 since that's the same height as the tires found on the stock 21" and 22" wheels, and it's a pretty common size to boot. Either way, there are alternatives to the stock 20" tire. It gets trickier for me as I'll be looking for a full mud terrain that isn't ridiculously heavy.

I wouldn't expect much competition in the 21" tire world though. I'm sure a few brands will come out with tires, but a lot of that will depend on the success of the Rivians running those tires. No reason to spend much money on something you'll sell so few of. One of my cars only has one tire manufacturer that makes the stock size, so I don't have much choice in the matter, and I'm not getting stuck in that trap again.

 

[junkanoo]

I think these 22" Sport Dark look pretty sharp. However, I'm struggling how it makes sense to spend $3,500 more for those when I can just get the 21" wheels for no additional charge for my R1S (that won't be seeing anything tougher than snow).

 

[BoltEVowner]

You can replace the 20" tires with the all season road tires. Rubber itself is cheaper for the 20" since it's a common tire size.

You are stuck with the custom 21" Rubber that costs like $450/per (I think it was) until other manufacturers decide to make this odd-ball 21" size

I hear what you say, but unable to find a suitable all season tire in the 20 inch size for the Rivian R1T. Just chatted with Tire Rack, CS there said nothing in the works. Not sure where else to look. Would love to have an AS option since do not plan to do a lot of off roading, if any.

 

[urundai]

I am in similar dilemma. Love the looks of 20 inch and the odd size of 21” but I am never going to even see snow often (being in Los Angeles) and would hate to give up on the range.

is there any real world data on range of the three tire sizes - mostly highway driving?

 

[Joel]

That size is too short, almost 2" smaller diameter than the stock tires. I think you could get away with a 275/60R20 since that's the same height as the tires found on the stock 21" and 22" wheels, and it's a pretty common size to boot. Either way, there are alternatives to the stock 20" tire. It gets trickier for me as I'll be looking for a full mud terrain that isn't ridiculously heavy.

I wouldn't expect much competition in the 21" tire world though. I'm sure a few brands will come out with tires, but a lot of that will depend on the success of the Rivians running those tires. No reason to spend much money on something you'll sell so few of. One of my cars only has one tire manufacturer that makes the stock size, so I don't have much choice in the matter, and I'm not getting stuck in that trap again.

Your right. That’s what happens when you are not using your glassss while on your phone.
here are three options that are close to the R21 and r22 size

 

[BoltEVowner]

Showing my ignorance, but why wouldn't you want to use the same size ie 275/65/R20? There are several on Tire Rack and the diameters are same or very close to the OEM AT tire, however they are all rated for higher load range E/3750 lbs. And they all weigh more than the OEM AT tire.

Sure would be great if someone that has taken delivery will get some AS 20 inch tires, and report back. Would love to have both AT and AS tires to switch as needed, especially if the AS tires give better range and no off roading is planned.

 

[TXR1S]

Someone on Reddit reported a delivery with 20” wheels with AS tires directly from Rivian.



Very curious to see what size this tire is if confirmed, but I bet it would be this one, which seems like the best AS tire for the 20” wheels:

 

[Speedrye]

Showing my ignorance, but why wouldn't you want to use the same size ie 275/65/R20? There are several on Tire Rack and the diameters are same or very close to the OEM AT tire, however they are all rated for higher load range E/3750 lbs. And they all weigh more than the OEM AT tire.

The larger size is certainly an option, and were this an ICE vehicle, I'd consider it. For the 1/2" of ground clearance I'm losing, I'd prefer the smaller, lighter tire for an EV. Also, it's not only the weight of the tire, but where that weight is. Even if a 33" tire and 34" tire weighed the same thing, that weight being on the outermost edge of the larger diameter circle requires more effort.

5 years ago, I used to be able to find larger diameter 17"-20" mud tires that were a lighter load range D, and even C. Since then, most manufacturers have moved to these heavy E and F range tires that weigh a lot more. Really hurts mpg on lighter vehicles like Jeeps and Toyota SUVs. Even the Rivian would be more than fine on a D range tire. Not really sure why manufacturers have gotten rid of the lighter weight tires. Not everybody with larger tires is driving an F-350 needing that kind of weight capacity.

One other thing to look at as people shop aftermarket tires is the speed rating. Many are only rated to 99mph or 112mph. Might make a difference on a truck so fast...

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