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No tire will last 50,000 mi on an R1T. High weight + high torque = bald tires before you know it.
The R1T is very heavy for its size, as most EVs are due to the batteries. We really don’t know how long tires will last (yet) for the R1T because there aren’t any out there with 20k miles. But heavier vehicles wear tires out quicker. Especially if you take advantage of the 835hp.
No info on tire longevity from Rivian?
Tires are a known wear item, especially on EVs since they're typically heavier than their ICE counterparts. Even in the ICE world it's not like you get a tire warranty from the dearler. From what I recall Pirelli had some info on Tirerack or at least it was circulating around. But considering the 20" ATs are the most aggressive its safe to assume they will wear out easier than the 21" AS
None I’m aware of. And different roads, different driving styles will wear tires differently. I’m also guessing that the lower tire life for most EVs isn’t a selling point. The Rivians are among the heavier EVs for consumers to date (well, the Hummer is heavier). I would guess that the Rivians tires, which were specifically designed for Rivian, will wear better on a Rivian than a set of KO2s, although I hope someone tries and shares results.
I haven't seen KO2s on a Tesla Model X. It's a very powerful, very heavy car, so the rears get slaughtered on acceleration. : )
Rivian and Pirelli say they have a low rolling resistance, high traction tire that is durable … I know the Pirelli verde (I use on the X and the Range Rover lasts twice as many miles) is a very good all-rounder (good but not great in snow, good but not great on dry roads in terms of handling and braking grip) and lasts about 15K before it's another winter coming up and I don't want to go into rain and snow on tires that not showing deep siping in tread blocks shoulder to shoulder.
On my Tesla S, the Pirelli Winter Sottozero only last 6k miles. Ridiculous. Thankfully, my Nokian Hakkapelita winter tires have lasted way longer.
Right. Any "high performance" tire is an expensive indulgence for road driving and winter tires tend to suffer if used year round. One exception is the Michelin Ice-X … I had those on the Model X (P100D "Ludicrous") and they lasted and worn down shoulder to shoulder without losing balance – that to me is the sign of a total quality road tire. I don't recall the mileage off hand, but well over two years, so well over 30K miles, which, under the Model X, is very decent value.
My tires last me 80,000+ miles. It’s a sedan so maybe you guys are talking about truck/SUVs?
Im getting slightly off topic here, but I think the reason why Rivian does not approve chains on the R1 w/ 20” wheels is that they will rub on the fender well or contact one of the control arms. I saw a photo showing very tight clearance between the AT tire and control arms, and in another thread of the AT tires rubbing on the wheel liner (not fender lip) spirited driving (@Riviot).
Topic? : )
