A thicker sidewall results in higher load carrying capabilities (hence the LT rating) and additional lateral stability qualities. There are more plys Unloaded, LT tires will ride rougher than SL. You can compensate for this somewhat by running lower tire pressure on the LT tires, to a certain...
The SL will have better ride quality. No need for the LT unless you're regularly towing 7k+.
Very good dad @Edward 5252 I appreciate it. At how many miles would you say the noise got to the threshold where it was again as loud as the 2k mile Pirelle's you removed?
Cheapest thing is to fly in and drive it home. It's a wonderful road trip this time of the year.
I have to be reasonable to them, the costs of sending it via tow are astronomical and thousands. More importantly, they are 2-3x the cost of a drive, plane ticket, and fuel.
I usually use it in Rural Idaho in the forest (boondocking), or at a random rest stop/pullover spot. Given the lack of use in crowded campgrounds, I really don't know.
Yes, for off-road or where you are trailblazing ATs are great.
For just about any highway where 50 cars have passed before you and its packed, (IE: Ski Resorts), they will do not so great.
If you can, get two sets. Blizzak for the winter, AT for the summer. Best of both worlds!
These will be legal for snow for those that need it -- but don't expect miracles in any AT tire. A well sipped highway tire will do better in ice any day.
From the thread here, there's some (not at positive as the OP heres) feedback, but still good:
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/370-open-country-a-t-iii-ev-275-65r20-116h-tires-now-available.35825/
Thanks, I found them. There's certainly some more conflicting information on range/quite/ride of the SL series than the great review of the LT here which in theory could only be improved upon.
On a side note, tires are so hard to get reviews because most people haven't used multiple types, and...
It's quieter. It's not mounted on the firewall anymore.
Yes, heat pumps were more useful in slow vehicle like a leaf that spend lots of hours.
It'll help environmentally with efficiency in town on your daily commute, but not as much on the highway, when you care about range.
It's useful for...
Yes and in reality with automatic conserve mode coming it'll probably get pretty close to dual numbers on the highway which is really all I care about.
Sure its far, but my offer is valid if you cover shipping :)
This ones been up nearly a month and is a lower price for more tread, no sale:
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/20-stock-pirelli-tires-10-32-4685mi.27132/
Brand new for the same price as yours...