Replacing tires, hopefully locally, do I need to have jack pucks

[otolith]

So I brought my R1S to a local tire shop to replace the front two tires. The manager asked if I had jack pucks. Are these necessary to protect the battery or to lift the car or can I just remove the underbody panels and let them lift it? Thank you.

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[7FCvin]

Yes, absolutely critical to lift the vehicle safely. Various threads here have noted previous underbody damage from shops that lacks pucks/expertise. I haven't had my R1 long enough to do a rotation yet, but I carry these, a bottle jack, chocks, and a torque wrench with me:

https://jackpucks.com/products/no-1...-for-rivian-r1t-r1s-to-change-or-rotate-tires

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

I ordered pucks as soon as I had a confirmed delivery of my truck. You don't "need" them (it's possible to lift by removing plastic body panels), but much more convenient. And as other threads mention, the plastic panels can break.

Worth checking to see if you have a Discount Tire or other "Rivian-friendly" place near you that already has the pucks. But I'd plan on buying some eventually.

 

[Mark_AZR1T]

Yes, absolutely critical to lift the vehicle safely. Various threads here have noted previous underbody damage from shops that lacks pucks/expertise. I haven't had my R1 long enough to do a rotation yet, but I carry these, a bottle jack, chocks, and a torque wrench with me:

https://jackpucks.com/products/no-1...-for-rivian-r1t-r1s-to-change-or-rotate-tires

Agreed. Every Rivian owner should have a set for rotations, tire changes or a roadside repair. Small insurance policy.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

So I brought my R1S to a local tire shop to replace the front two tires. The manager asked if I had jack pucks. Are these necessary to protect the battery or to lift the car or can I just remove the underbody panels and let them lift it? Thank you.

See tow operator guide on jacking/lifting instructions. Some or all of this information is also in your owner guide. Both documents you should be familiar with: https://rivian.com/support/vehicle-docs

Necessary? No, but pucks are much more convenient and a small expense compare to cost of vehicle or cost of potential damages. Instead of time and labor required to remove four trim panels to expose the larger reinforced areas of the chassis, one would only need to pop open for rounded and tethered covers to expose the insertion points for pucks. Make sure the pucks are inserted and seated properly. Discount Tire/America's Tire, despite claiming to have info and knowledge, there have been multiple instances of their employees damaging customers' Rivians.

 

[defcon888]

If you go to America's Tire/Discount Tires....most of them have the pucks already. I would call whoever you go to and ask them.....you might have to ask a couple of times to ensure. I do know our America's Tire has them and that is where we go to rotate our tires.

 

[Yossarian]

I bought a set as soon as I took delivery of my R1T. Not terribly expensive, but good to have in the event you need to change a tire on the road - or even have AAA do that. Money (and not really a lot of it considering) well spent IMO.

Useful in other situations as well. I know my Costco doesn't yet have them, nor does my local shop. I'm getting a set of AS tires and aftermarket wheels fitted to my R1T next week at my local service station, so the pucks are essential. I trust the shop for the most part, but do also plan to give them the pertinent information (printed) on their use on the Rivian.

 

[KBabione]

And my local shop REALLY appreciated the Magnetic Pucks because they could inset them into the puck holes and they stayed there while they lined up the lift points. I too had my pucks before we picked up our R1S.

 

[TwinWhitsles]

Whatever shop you use, call ahead to ensure they'll work on a Rivian. I had a set of after-market wheels and tires delivered, and a couple of local shops wouldn't touch my Rivian even though I have a set of pucks.

 

[raisethe4]

I recently got a set of the magjaxx pucks from jackpucks.com based on the positive reviews from members on this forum. Build quality and finish were great, except for one thing.

The rubber covers smell really bad. I figured it was just chemicals in the rubber off gassing so left them out in the garage for a few days. Smell has not gone away and wondering if others experienced the same for their pucks and whether the smell will dissipate, or will continue to smell funky?

 

[Mark_AZR1T]

I recently got a set of the magjaxx pucks from jackpucks.com based on the positive reviews from members on this forum. Build quality and finish were great, except for one thing.

The rubber covers smell really bad. I figured it was just chemicals in the rubber off gassing so left them out in the garage for a few days. Smell has not gone away and wondering if others experienced the same for their pucks and whether the smell will dissipate, or will continue to smell funky?

Thanks for your order.

On rare occasions, the foam inserts (not the grip tech rubber caps) housing the pucks may be improperly cured. We are happy to replace these inserts for customers who experience the curing outgassing odor. Simply provide your order number and request, and we will dispatch the replacements the same day, whenever possible.

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