My Rivian R1T is often in Conserve Mode for long-distance trips. Over time, I noticed the front tires wearing prematurely, replacing them was expensive, with limited options. At 25,000 miles, during warranty and recall work, I learned my front tires were at 3/32. I’ve been waiting for Michelin Defender LTX tires in 21-inch, but delays make it tough to hold out.
Rivian offered to replace just the front tires, and I realized you might not need to swap all four at once. With independent motors on each tire, the system should handle mixed wear smartly, unlike traditional AWD vehicles. Still, I wonder, could tire tech and maintenance become as adaptive as these EVs?
Rivian offered to replace just the front tires, and I realized you might not need to swap all four at once. With independent motors on each tire, the system should handle mixed wear smartly, unlike traditional AWD vehicles. Still, I wonder, could tire tech and maintenance become as adaptive as these EVs?