Road noise after repair of tie rod

[NDIrish]

Not sure if I am being extra sensitive, but I seem to get a much more noticeable road noise after having my tie rod repaired.

The tie rod "incident" I documented earlier. TLDR; being too adventurous in the sand/gravel

Front Passenger wheel was turned in on gravel and chewed up the edges a bit (photo) could the tires be the new source? live with it until need new tires?

Should I be concerned about anything else? I know road noise is difficult to diagnose.

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[pnwr1s]

Is it an alignment issue. Is it tracking straight?

Maybe take a peek at the wheel liner and make sure it’s all there and buttoned up?

inspect tire for damage?

 

[NDIrish]

Is it an alignment issue. Is it tracking straight?

Maybe take a peek at the wheel liner and make sure it’s all there and buttoned up?

inspect tire for damage?

Thanks the Rivian Service Center charged $260 for alignment after replacing the tie rod, It definitely felt like the alignment was "not right", but I haven't driven enough to confirm, first drive was in rush hour traffic and I didn't really notice, 2nd drive was early morning and definitely didn't feel aligned, but lane keep and lots of construction on my route kept me from really seeing the extent. Feels like it's pulling right, but then yesterday it felt like it was pulling left. So need to more time.

If alignment, then that's disappointing for that price and 2 hour roundtrip if I want the SC to confirm.

Wheel liner "looks" installed and buttoned up, the gaps I see seem like they are supposed to be there (same on OEM side)

I put photos of the tires, I am thinking that may be the main culprit, but there are those with more knowledge here that can say "YUP that'll do it... or NOPE that chewed edge won't affect noise" wasn't really sure.

Really wondering if I waste a few days having them recheck the alignment?

 

[k3g]

My ATs also have chewed up corners, mostly from driving aggressively and getting a wee bit sendy.

 

[NDIrish]

Update: Into Service Center 12/13/2023 back 01/03/2024 Wow long time. (waiting on parts for a secondary concern... can explain in own post, replaced AXM due to intermittent camera issues)

Concern:
- The customer states Just had it into the service center for alignment and it is not aligned well
and lots of road noise This issue is observed each time the vehicle is operated under the outlined
conditions. The issue last occurred on12/3/23 at approximately 3:25 pm
Cause:
- Test drove the vehicle. Found the vehicle's alignment is as intended. Also verified by (Shop lead). Also, the noise is coming from the tires, the tires have cupping that is causing the
noise. The vehicle is functioning as designed at this time.


Not sure how I feel about 10,000 miles, "cupping" of tires is "function as designed at this time" for the noise solution. They redid the alignment, they said they would balance the tires, but I don't see that in the notes they provided.

Not looking for much feedback by posting this, just sharing to the community.

 

[pnwr1s]

Update: Into Service Center 12/13/2023 back 01/03/2024 Wow long time. (waiting on parts for a secondary concern... can explain in own post, replaced AXM due to intermittent camera issues)

Concern:
- The customer states Just had it into the service center for alignment and it is not aligned well
and lots of road noise This issue is observed each time the vehicle is operated under the outlined
conditions. The issue last occurred on12/3/23 at approximately 3:25 pm
Cause:
- Test drove the vehicle. Found the vehicle's alignment is as intended. Also verified by (Shop lead). Also, the noise is coming from the tires, the tires have cupping that is causing the
noise. The vehicle is functioning as designed at this time.


Not sure how I feel about 10,000 miles, "cupping" of tires is "function as designed at this time" for the noise solution. They redid the alignment, they said they would balance the tires, but I don't see that in the notes they provided.

Not looking for much feedback by posting this, just sharing to the community.

cupping is a consequence of the prior alignment issue unfortunately ?

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