BFG K03 tires / Black Rhino Voltaic wheels installed on Rivian R1T

[0_r1t_0]

My 2022 R1T Launch Edition got a recent upgrade!
Originally I had the factory 275/55/21 road tires and needed to go...
So I sold those and upgraded to the specs below:

I went ahead and installed 275/65/20 BFG KO3 all terrain tires.
These are BFG's all new all terrain platform.
More aggressive sidewall (similar to KM3) with a slightly different
tread pattern from the previous KO2s.

I also paired the KO3s with the Rivian specific Black Rhino Voltaic forged wheels
Specs: 20x8.5 / +35mm offset / 32.4 lbs (8lbs lighter than factory) / Gun metal finish

They drive very smooth and not very loud. Im used to these types of tires on other trucks/Jeeps so
they seem quiet to me.
Rivian has calibrated the Rivian to accept the new 275/65/20 size.
Some Rivian already come standard with this size.

One downside, is if you are driving in conserve mode (low), you may experience rubbing over bumps.
There is only about a finger worth of room from the top of the tire to the arch. I never have the Rivian
in conserve mode even on the highway. Always All purpose mode for everyday driving.

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[pnwr1s]

Sick!

 

[moosehead]

Those BR's are bad azz. Nicely done.

 

[marcbenton]

My 2022 R1T Launch Edition got a recent upgrade!
Originally I had the factory 275/55/21 road tires and needed to go...
So I sold those and upgraded to the specs below:

I went ahead and installed 275/65/20 BFG KO3 all terrain tires.
These are BFG's all new all terrain platform.
More aggressive sidewall (similar to KM3) with a slightly different
tread pattern from the previous KO2s.

I also paired the KO3s with the Rivian specific Black Rhino Voltaic forged wheels
Specs: 20x8.5 / +35mm offset / 32.4 lbs (8lbs lighter than factory) / Gun metal finish

They drive very smooth and not very loud. Im used to these types of tires on other trucks/Jeeps so
they seem quiet to me.
Rivian has calibrated the Rivian to accept the new 275/65/20 size.
Some Rivian already come standard with this size.

One downside, is if you are driving in conserve mode (low), you may experience rubbing over bumps.
There is only about a finger worth of room from the top of the tire to the arch. I never have the Rivian
in conserve mode even on the highway. Always All purpose mode for everyday driving.

Where did you order everything? This is the EXACT set up I am looking for order.

 

[COdogman]

Looks amazing!

 

[rmalzo]

My 2022 R1T Launch Edition got a recent upgrade!
Originally I had the factory 275/55/21 road tires and needed to go...
So I sold those and upgraded to the specs below:

I went ahead and installed 275/65/20 BFG KO3 all terrain tires.
These are BFG's all new all terrain platform.
More aggressive sidewall (similar to KM3) with a slightly different
tread pattern from the previous KO2s.

I also paired the KO3s with the Rivian specific Black Rhino Voltaic forged wheels
Specs: 20x8.5 / +35mm offset / 32.4 lbs (8lbs lighter than factory) / Gun metal finish

They drive very smooth and not very loud. Im used to these types of tires on other trucks/Jeeps so
they seem quiet to me.
Rivian has calibrated the Rivian to accept the new 275/65/20 size.
Some Rivian already come standard with this size.

One downside, is if you are driving in conserve mode (low), you may experience rubbing over bumps.
There is only about a finger worth of room from the top of the tire to the arch. I never have the Rivian
in conserve mode even on the highway. Always All purpose mode for everyday driving.

Looks like offset is wrong and stick outside of fenders. Is that correct? Photos?

 

[Glongo]

Nice set up 0-r1t-0. Thanks for the report!

 

[0_r1t_0]

Where did you order everything? This is the EXACT set up I am looking for order.

I ordered wheels from Tire Rack. And the tires from Discount to get the lifetime warranty certs.

 

[0_r1t_0]

Looks like offset is wrong and stick outside of fenders. Is that correct? Photos?

The factory offset was +45mm if I remember correctly. These new wheels are +35mm offset so the sidewalls sit flush with the face of the fenders front and rear. It's the perfect offset for the truck.
Rivian partnered with BR to make these specifically for the Rivians.

 

[marcbenton]

I ordered wheels from Tire Rack. And the tires from Discount to get the lifetime warranty certs.

Thank you!

 

[rmalzo]

The factory offset was +45mm if I remember correctly. These new wheels are +35mm offset so the sidewalls sit flush with the face of the fenders front and rear. It's the perfect offset for the truck.
Rivian partnered with BR to make these specifically for the Rivians.

Can you post a side view?

 

[marcbenton]

I ordered wheels from Tire Rack. And the tires from Discount to get the lifetime warranty certs.

Did you use the same lugs from your 21” wheels?

 

[0_r1t_0]

Did you use the same lugs from your 21” wheels?

No. The wheels come with new locking lugs in black

 

[0_r1t_0]

Can you post a side view?

Look at the top of the post. I uploaded two photos. Thanks

 

[marcbenton]

No. The wheels come with new locking lugs in black

Perfect, I just ordered from,Tire Rack. They are on back order but hopefully not for long. ?

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