20” Blizzak snow tires installed

[Andystroh]

Well with some snow in the forecast we decided to swap over to some 20” Blizzak LT snow tires. These are in the stock size, I think they are a few pounds heavier than the stock pirellis. Rivian would not install aftermarket tires so I had discount tire do it, I removed the panels to try to save the clips since I was nervous about them doing any extra work. They were excited to work on a rivian.

we average 2.1-2.2 on trips, with a 7k mile average of 2.3; I’ll update the thread once we’ve put some miles on these. First few miles home on a highway I didn’t noticed any additional noise or decrease in ride quality, but we’ll see if we notice after some more driving.

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[Aardvark]

Did you change tires on your stock rims, or did you find a second set of rims?

 

[kipevans22]

Well with some snow in the forecast we decided to swap over to some 20” Blizzak LT snow tires. These are in the stock size, I think they are a few pounds heavier than the stock pirellis. Rivian would not install aftermarket tires so I had discount tire do it, I removed the panels to try to save the clips since I was nervous about them doing any extra work. They were excited to work on a rivian.

we average 2.1-2.2 on trips, with a 7k mile average of 2.3; I’ll update the thread once we’ve put some miles on these. First few miles home on a highway I didn’t noticed any additional noise or decrease in ride quality, but we’ll see if we notice after some more driving.

I'm really looking forward to hearing about your experience in the snow with your R1T and the Blizzak LT's!

 

[DuckTruck]

Andy,

With that 126/123 Load Index Rating, it looks like you found a winner. I think that 123 translates to close to 700 pounds higher than the Pirelli's. I'm guessing for Winter use, you're not likely concerned with the Speed Index Rating limiting you to 106 MPH, right?

I'm looking forward to hearing more about your experience, especially when the snow and ice hit.

Thanks for sharing this here.

 

[kipevans22]

I'm really looking forward to hearing about your experience in the snow with your R1T and the Blizzak LT's! I purchased a set of 20's this past week to address my winter concerns with the 21's.

 

[moosehead]

Subscribed. We’ve had great success with Blizzacks in heavy snow and ski rigs but they tend to wear fast on pavement given the softer compound. Interested to hear how they do for you in the 7k lb R1T @Andystroh.

62F up in Winter Park this afternoon. Should be colder and wetter about now.

 

[Dark-Fx]

If Rivian ever finishes repairing my truck I'll be able to do a consumption comparison on my 22" Nokians.

 

[moosehead]

^Would love to have those Hakkas in 20” in a 60 profile.

 

[Andystroh]

Did you change tires on your stock rims, or did you find a second set of rims?

We changed them on the stock rims. We'll see if we ever have an issue with it, but with how expensive the additional 20" wheel sets are it will take a lot of $88 tire swaps to hit the cost of another set of wheels. I also don't love changing them out myself anymore so I don't mind taking it to a shop to do it.

Andy,

With that 126/123 Load Index Rating, it looks like you found a winner. I think that 123 translates to close to 700 pounds higher than the Pirelli's. I'm guessing for Winter use, you're not likely concerned with the Speed Index Rating limiting you to 106 MPH, right?

I'm looking forward to hearing more about your experience, especially when the snow and ice hit.

Thanks for sharing this here.

That's right; definitely a little overkill on the weight rating, and you're right, I'm a wimp with fast speeds and have never taken it above 100 on the summer tires, no chance of that this winter! I am excited to share too, we spend a lot of time in the snow and ice so I am hoping this works well.

Subscribed. We’ve had great success with Blizzacks in heavy snow and ski rigs but they tend to wear fast on pavement given the softer compound. Interested to hear how they do for you in the 7k lb R1T @Andystroh.

62F up in Winter Park this afternoon. Should be colder and wetter about now.

Yeah, we have had them on some other vehicle and have had good experiences. It will be interesting to see how they wear. Excited to see some colder temps up there soon!

If Rivian ever finishes my truck I'll be able to do a consumption comparison on my 22" Nokians.

Truthfully I was disappointed to learn about the Nokians only being available in the 22s, that seems like a better tire option than the Blizzak. I am hoping by the time I wear through these they'll offer a similar tire in 20" or if there are some cheaper wheels out there I may consider 22" for the winter wheels. Excited to see how those do and hope you get your truck soon.

 

[Franksmartin]

Is there any reason these Nokians wouldn’t work?

 

[DTown3011]

80* in Colorado today...you are a brave soul, even with the upcoming snow, throwing the snow tires on already in October! hahah

 

[crashmtb]

Is there any reason these Nokians wouldn’t work?

lack of availability probably.

 

[Franksmartin]

lack of availability probably.

Maybe but these guys seem to be able to ship anywhere in the US. I plan to order these when I get my S (supposedly in next 10 weeks)

 

[opnwide]

This is great! You and @Pixelshot should do a video comparing stopping distances in some snow/ice this winter comparing his Pirelli AT’s to yours.

 

[crashmtb]

Maybe but these guys seem to be able to ship anywhere in the US. I plan to order these when I get my S (supposedly in next 10 weeks)

Fair point!

I wonder how much heavier the E load rated tires are compared to OE all terrains. Most tires in that size are E load range since the usual application is HD pickups.

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