Tire recommendation for R1S Dual / Max Battery?

[nshah008]

I’m looking to trade in my Tesla Model S (Long Range) for the Rivian R1S Dual (max battery). The only option I have is to purchase the 22” wheels or the All Terrain 20” for and extra >$3K+. I live in NY with a lot of pot holes + snow. I also drive long distances. Any recommendations on best tire options? Why doesn’t Rivian offer up the all season 20” with the long range?

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[nshah008]

I’m looking to trade in my Tesla Model S (Long Range) for the Rivian R1S Dual (max battery). The only option I have is to purchase the 22” wheels or the All Terrain 20” for and extra >$3K+. I live in NY with a lot of pot holes + snow. I also drive long distances. Any recommendations on best tire options? Why doesn’t Rivian offer up the all season 20” with the long range?

 

[SPITmadFIRE]

First of all, welcome aboard! Great decision to switch over to the good side!

We don't call them "long range" 'round these parts. There are different battery sizes and different motor configurations. Sounds like you're looking at a dual motor, with a max pack.

I don't know why certain wheel options aren't available with certain configs, but the 22" tire is considered more of a street performance tire while the 20" is an A/T tire. The Pirelli Scorpions aren't the favorite of many people, and lots of folks swap them out for better A/T options after a dozen or two thousand miles.

If you do any amount of winter weather driving, you'll almost certainly want the beefier tire. Having a 20" wheel is great because it opens up tons of tire options for you down the road, whereas the vast majority of 22" options will be all season or summer tire compounds.

 

[nshah008]

Thank you for the insight!

 

[DayTripping]

Welcome. Go with the 22's unless you need the other stuff. When worn out, but some Atomic Wheels and go with 20's. The 20" tire options are better, better ride quality as well. Added benefit is better curb protection.

What year was your S?

 

[SANZC02]

I’m looking to trade in my Tesla Model S (Long Range) for the Rivian R1S Dual (long range). The only option I have is to purchase the 22” wheels or the All Terrain 20” for and extra >$3K+. I live in NY with a lot of pot holes + snow. I also drive long distances. Any recommendations on best tire options? Why doesn’t Rivian offer up the all season 20” with the long range?

The 22s are not low profile, they have 5.5ish inches of sidewall. More sidewall than a Jeep GC running 20s.

 

[Riviot]

Welcome. Go with the 22's unless you need the other stuff. When worn out, but some Atomic Wheels and go with 20's. The 20" tire options are better, better ride quality as well. Added benefit is better curb protection.

What year was your S?

I concur, start with 22s and if you find the ride too stiff, get some 20s and mount a preferred tire style for softer ride feel. We'll be here to advise ???

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

Welcome! Ideally, the range wheel and tire...then get a spare set of AT wheels/tires and swap them out in the winter months...OR....go with the ATs year round.

If your driving where there are a lot of potholes you want more sidewall and the 20" ATs will give you more sidewall...there will be range penalty for the AT wheel/tire though (about 40 miles according to Rivian). So 370 estimated range vs 410 for the 22s.

 

[Supratachophobia]

Welcome! Ideally, the range wheel and tire...then get a spare set of AT wheels/tires and swap them out in the winter months...OR....go with the ATs year round.

If your driving where there are a lot of potholes you want more sidewall and the 20" ATs will give you more sidewall...there will be range penalty for the AT wheel/tire though (about 40 miles according to Rivian). So 370 estimated range vs 410 for the 22s.

New information to me, the AS option for the 20's will get you back up to 395 miles est. when it comes time to replace the ATs.

 

[iansriv]

Congrats! I will echo what others have said. Go with the 20" as you will get more sidewall. @B Digs designed the 20" tyres with Rivian and @DayTripping has been testing them out a lot. I have the gen 1 20" OEM but will switch to the G2 OEM Goodyears as soon as they go.

 

[HaveBlue]

There are more 20" tire options and they are better for foul roads but the 22" will work as well.

 

[nshah008]

Congrats! I will echo what others have said. Go with the 20" as you will get more sidewall. @B Digs designed the 20" tyres with Rivian and @DayTripping has been testing them out a lot. I have the get 1 20" OEM but will switch to the G2 OEM Goodyears as soon as they go.

Congrats! I will echo what others have said. Go with the 20" as you will get more sidewall. @B Digs designed the 20" tyres with Rivian and @DayTripping has been testing them out a lot. I have the get 1 20" OEM but will switch to the G2 OEM Goodyears as soon as they go.

Thank you for the feedback. Any idea why Rivian does not offer the 20” option all weather for the R1S Dual Max battery? I’m looking at building on the Rivian site, I only have the 22” sport and 20” inch all terrain which is an extra $3700. No option to select the 20” all weather on the R1S Dual Max.

 

[nshah008]

Welcome. Go with the 22's unless you need the other stuff. When worn out, but some Atomic Wheels and go with 20's. The 20" tire options are better, better ride quality as well. Added benefit is better curb protection.

What year was your S?

2021

 

[nshah008]

Congrats! I will echo what others have said. Go with the 20" as you will get more sidewall. @B Digs designed the 20" tyres with Rivian and @DayTripping has been testing them out a lot. I have the gen 1 20" OEM but will switch to the G2 OEM Goodyears as soon as they go.

Thank you for the feedback. Any idea why Rivian does not offer the 20” option all weather for the R1S Dual Max battery? I’m looking at building on the Rivian site, I only have the 22” sport and 20” inch all terrain which is an extra $3700. No option to select the 20” all weather on the R1S Dual Max.

 

[nshah008]

Welcome. Go with the 22's unless you need the other stuff. When worn out, but some Atomic Wheels and go with 20's. The 20" tire options are better, better ride quality as well. Added benefit is better curb protection.

What year was your S?

2021

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