RTChiro
Member
- Thread starter
- #1
I have not seen much on how much driving in conserve mode costs or otherwise the cost of tire usage with R1T.
Back in December 2022 after driving my truck for just under 10,000 miles over 8 months, normal roads, normal driving habits (i.e. no crazy accelerations or stops) including 2 road trips of about 1500 miles each, I had to changed my front tires as they were totally worn out! It was so bad that I could not risk a short trip. So I took it to our local service center thinking it would be covered under warrantee. It was not. I paid just over $1000. I was told there is nothing wrong with the tires or the car. It was my fault for driving in 'conserve mode'. Consequently I have contacted Rivian on a number of occasions and got nowhere.
I wish I was told this when I had about an hour, test driving and talking to a rep prior to purchasing, as well as another hour when the car was delivered. I guess after driving multiple cars over 30 years, I some how missed the opportunity to learn this, what appears to be a simple fact that driving a heavy truck in 'conserve mode' which means front wheel drive, means frequent change of tires.
But perhaps, Rivian should explain to buyers either in person by reps, or by means of the display info for each driving mode that driving in conserve mode will lead to faster tire wear, much faster tire wear. Perhaps Rivian should choose more appropriate tires to manage the weight and acceleration of the car. One rep over the phone told informed me that I should not expect more performance from the tires since I chose to purchase a heavy truck with sport like acceleration.
I love my R1T. I have invested in Rivian stocks too. I think this is the best car I have ever owned. But I am disappointed as an early adopter, I had to pay the price for what I see as a design fault and lack of appropriate communication. I am totally aware of the savings I made on purchasing the car prior to the price hike.
I see a lot of posts about range and costs these days but there is not much about this rather hidden issue affecting range and running cost of the truck.
Back in December 2022 after driving my truck for just under 10,000 miles over 8 months, normal roads, normal driving habits (i.e. no crazy accelerations or stops) including 2 road trips of about 1500 miles each, I had to changed my front tires as they were totally worn out! It was so bad that I could not risk a short trip. So I took it to our local service center thinking it would be covered under warrantee. It was not. I paid just over $1000. I was told there is nothing wrong with the tires or the car. It was my fault for driving in 'conserve mode'. Consequently I have contacted Rivian on a number of occasions and got nowhere.
I wish I was told this when I had about an hour, test driving and talking to a rep prior to purchasing, as well as another hour when the car was delivered. I guess after driving multiple cars over 30 years, I some how missed the opportunity to learn this, what appears to be a simple fact that driving a heavy truck in 'conserve mode' which means front wheel drive, means frequent change of tires.
But perhaps, Rivian should explain to buyers either in person by reps, or by means of the display info for each driving mode that driving in conserve mode will lead to faster tire wear, much faster tire wear. Perhaps Rivian should choose more appropriate tires to manage the weight and acceleration of the car. One rep over the phone told informed me that I should not expect more performance from the tires since I chose to purchase a heavy truck with sport like acceleration.
I love my R1T. I have invested in Rivian stocks too. I think this is the best car I have ever owned. But I am disappointed as an early adopter, I had to pay the price for what I see as a design fault and lack of appropriate communication. I am totally aware of the savings I made on purchasing the car prior to the price hike.
I see a lot of posts about range and costs these days but there is not much about this rather hidden issue affecting range and running cost of the truck.
Sponsored