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EDIT 09/23/2022 - HAPPY TO REPORT, GOT THE TPMS WORKING. SEE DETAILS BELOW.
ALSO, AFTER NOW A COUPLE OF MONTHS, HAVE DECIDED I'LL LIKELY NEVER TAKE THE TRUCK OFF ROAD. SO AM GOING TO MAKE YET ANOTHER CHANGE AND GO WITH 22" STREET WHEELS / TIRES. WILL BE SELLING THIS SET IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. LESS THAN 1,000 MILES SINCE NEW. COMPLETE SET READY TO BOLT ON, INCLUDING TPMS. SEND ME A PRIVATE MESSAGE WITH AN OFFER IF INTERESTED. ALSO POSTED IN THE SALE SECTION.....DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE...
www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/selling-my-custom-wheel-tire-set-up-ready-to-bolt-on.8531/
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Because my other post got so lengthy with all the photos, edits and updates and was primarily based on a previous fitment of 285/60/20 inch mud-terrain tires, for those that may be searching, wanted to give this setup its own thread as I believe it is the best possible fitment available for those that are seeking to push the tires out to the edge without going too far and for those considering custom wheels. Again, not about my choice in wheels, but rather to show the fitment. The photos below are of the current fitment that has no signs of rubbing, even in low suspension settings.
NO RUBBING OVER HEAVY SUSPENSION TESTING DIP - I got on the freeway and hit my one famous spot that absolutely bottoms out the suspension in all vehicles. Heavy dip after passing over a bridge below with uneven payment. The freeway road literally drops out from under you, then the vehicle lands and compresses hard. This is my ultimate test. If it doesn't rub here, it's not going to rub. Happy to report, the photos shown below, reflect the fitment that takes it right to the edge without crossing over it and no rubbing.
For reference, the other lengthy post and details of how I got here can be found here:
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...photos-to-show-fitment-not-wheel-choice.6408/
NOTES REGARDING PRIOR MUD-TERRAIN TIRE SETUP - Loved the look of the 285/60/20 Mud-Terrain setup. Going with the 60 series tires instead of stock 65 series allowed for a 1/2 inch smaller radius. As previously noted, in my own opinion, the 275/65/20, 34" diameter stock tires are too big for the truck. They dominate the wheel wells and just feel out of place, for my own personal tastes. With the custom wheels having an 18mm offset, they are pushed out just over one inch. Thus made the stock tires feel even bigger. With the 285/60/20 tire, the extra 1/2 inch helped with clearance and proportions. There was just an ever so slight brush of the fender flare when in the low suspension setting and over the above noted heavy freeway dip. No visible evidence, but did hear it. Would have been completely satisfied with that setup, however, ultimately chose to make a change ONLY because the mud-terrain tires are much louder. Thought I could live with it and they're no louder than any other mud-terrain tire. But for my preferences, combined with the Rivian being so quiet, I chose to make the change to a quieter tire. The 285 also allowed for a little wider tire and a better wheel well fitment.
RIVIAN STOCK TIRE OFFERINGS - Rivian's stock 22" and 21" offerings have a 33" tire diameter, one inch less than the stock 20" all-terrain setup. Again, to me, the 33" tires just fit the truck better, based on its size, how they fill the wheel wells, etc.
33 INCH MATCHING PIRELLI TIRE INSTEAD OF STOCK 34 INCH TIRE - I chose to look at the Pirelli tires. Found 275/60/20's in the same tire style as stock. They are the same style "Scorpion All-Terrain" Plus tire with the exact same tread pattern as the stock tires. Very similar load rating. Based on my ears at least, sound exactly the same as the stock tires from Rivian. The only difference is, they are 33" tires like the other offerings from Rivian. I love the way they fit the truck. Plus, with the custom wheels being 18mm offset, these tires provide additional clearance to avoid rubbing in any scenario I could come up with.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STOCK AND THESE TIRES - The only difference, these aren't stamped as being specifically made for a Rivian. On Tire Rack the stock 275/65/20 tire is $394. Also on Tire Rack, the exact same tread pattern tire, without the Rivian stamp in 275/60/20 (same width, just 33 inch diameter instead of 34 inches) are $248. Roughly $600 per set cheaper. I thought maybe the tires had sound-proofing in them. Read several articles where this sound proofing technique has not made any measurable difference in db ratings. My ears agree. If the stock tires are sound-proofed, I can't tell the difference when comparing these tires with the "Rivian" branded Pirelli's.
MY WHEEL OFFSET CONCLUSIONS / SUMMARY - Hope the info helps for anyone considering going with custom wheels. I probably will change these wheels out. I tried a 20mm offset wheel and it just barely rubbed the caliper. Short of having custom wheels made at probably around $6,000, for those seeking a more economical "off-the-shelf" custom style wheel option, appears that 18mm is both, the maximum and the minimum offset that will fit the truck. Any more offset (lower offset number) would push the wheels/tires out further and potentially rub. Any less offset (higher offset number), doesn't push them out far enough to clear the caliper. Every wheel could be different. So, will have to determine if its worth gambling and trying a set with less offset. I was willing to do so. I now have a brand new set of 20mm offset wheels that I love the look of, but can't fit them on the truck. 18mm appears to be the magic number, at least among what offerings I could find right now and if you go with the 275/60/20 tires instead. The stock 275/65/20 tires won't stick out anymore than these do, but will close the fender well gap and "might" allow it to reach the inner fender liner over a heavy dip. But, in either case, don't appear to have to worry about hitting the edge of the fender or fender flare.
My FINAL ANALYSIS ON OFFSETS / CLEARANCES - I'm dead set on this fitment (for me). May keep looking around for a different style wheel. A 20mm offset would be great if you can find one that the spokes aren't quite as thick and will clear the calipers. But for now, it's going to be a trial and error situation to determine since most places can't answer if they will fit the Rivian specifically. I'm sure some will fit, but can't tell until you try. The 20mm offset wheels I have needed no more than a millimeter to clear. So a 19mm offset wheel would probably work too, but haven't seen any with a 19mm offset. Keep in mind, it's possible that some 18mm wheels could be cut differently or have thicker spokes and not work too. LIkewise, some 20mm wheels out there might actually fit too. Point being, as far as pushing them out as far as you can, without rubbing, 18mm appears to be that maximum amount of offset you can have. 20mm will look just as good, if you can find one that fits. 17mm or less and they'll likely rub the fenders under heavy compression. There's one video of someone doing a +1mm offset and the wheels stuck out well past the fenders and the installer confirmed that they rubbed without moving, let alone while actually driving. If you never allow the truck to go into the low setting, can probably get away with that setup. But, for those that don't want to have to worry about it, 18mm appears to be the goldilocks' offset figure....if you also switch to the 33" 275/60/20 inch tire.
EDIT: 09/23/2022 - VERY HAPPY TO REPORT, WE FINALLY GOT THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS FIGURED OUT AND WORKING. Thanks to Jon at https://tpms247.com/ for getting it done.
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
IN LOWEST SUSPENSION SETTING.......
IN LOWEST SUSPENSION SETTING.......
CLEARANCE IN LOWEST RIDE HEIGHT SETTING
ALSO, AFTER NOW A COUPLE OF MONTHS, HAVE DECIDED I'LL LIKELY NEVER TAKE THE TRUCK OFF ROAD. SO AM GOING TO MAKE YET ANOTHER CHANGE AND GO WITH 22" STREET WHEELS / TIRES. WILL BE SELLING THIS SET IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. LESS THAN 1,000 MILES SINCE NEW. COMPLETE SET READY TO BOLT ON, INCLUDING TPMS. SEND ME A PRIVATE MESSAGE WITH AN OFFER IF INTERESTED. ALSO POSTED IN THE SALE SECTION.....DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE...
www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/selling-my-custom-wheel-tire-set-up-ready-to-bolt-on.8531/
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Because my other post got so lengthy with all the photos, edits and updates and was primarily based on a previous fitment of 285/60/20 inch mud-terrain tires, for those that may be searching, wanted to give this setup its own thread as I believe it is the best possible fitment available for those that are seeking to push the tires out to the edge without going too far and for those considering custom wheels. Again, not about my choice in wheels, but rather to show the fitment. The photos below are of the current fitment that has no signs of rubbing, even in low suspension settings.
NO RUBBING OVER HEAVY SUSPENSION TESTING DIP - I got on the freeway and hit my one famous spot that absolutely bottoms out the suspension in all vehicles. Heavy dip after passing over a bridge below with uneven payment. The freeway road literally drops out from under you, then the vehicle lands and compresses hard. This is my ultimate test. If it doesn't rub here, it's not going to rub. Happy to report, the photos shown below, reflect the fitment that takes it right to the edge without crossing over it and no rubbing.
For reference, the other lengthy post and details of how I got here can be found here:
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...photos-to-show-fitment-not-wheel-choice.6408/
NOTES REGARDING PRIOR MUD-TERRAIN TIRE SETUP - Loved the look of the 285/60/20 Mud-Terrain setup. Going with the 60 series tires instead of stock 65 series allowed for a 1/2 inch smaller radius. As previously noted, in my own opinion, the 275/65/20, 34" diameter stock tires are too big for the truck. They dominate the wheel wells and just feel out of place, for my own personal tastes. With the custom wheels having an 18mm offset, they are pushed out just over one inch. Thus made the stock tires feel even bigger. With the 285/60/20 tire, the extra 1/2 inch helped with clearance and proportions. There was just an ever so slight brush of the fender flare when in the low suspension setting and over the above noted heavy freeway dip. No visible evidence, but did hear it. Would have been completely satisfied with that setup, however, ultimately chose to make a change ONLY because the mud-terrain tires are much louder. Thought I could live with it and they're no louder than any other mud-terrain tire. But for my preferences, combined with the Rivian being so quiet, I chose to make the change to a quieter tire. The 285 also allowed for a little wider tire and a better wheel well fitment.
RIVIAN STOCK TIRE OFFERINGS - Rivian's stock 22" and 21" offerings have a 33" tire diameter, one inch less than the stock 20" all-terrain setup. Again, to me, the 33" tires just fit the truck better, based on its size, how they fill the wheel wells, etc.
33 INCH MATCHING PIRELLI TIRE INSTEAD OF STOCK 34 INCH TIRE - I chose to look at the Pirelli tires. Found 275/60/20's in the same tire style as stock. They are the same style "Scorpion All-Terrain" Plus tire with the exact same tread pattern as the stock tires. Very similar load rating. Based on my ears at least, sound exactly the same as the stock tires from Rivian. The only difference is, they are 33" tires like the other offerings from Rivian. I love the way they fit the truck. Plus, with the custom wheels being 18mm offset, these tires provide additional clearance to avoid rubbing in any scenario I could come up with.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STOCK AND THESE TIRES - The only difference, these aren't stamped as being specifically made for a Rivian. On Tire Rack the stock 275/65/20 tire is $394. Also on Tire Rack, the exact same tread pattern tire, without the Rivian stamp in 275/60/20 (same width, just 33 inch diameter instead of 34 inches) are $248. Roughly $600 per set cheaper. I thought maybe the tires had sound-proofing in them. Read several articles where this sound proofing technique has not made any measurable difference in db ratings. My ears agree. If the stock tires are sound-proofed, I can't tell the difference when comparing these tires with the "Rivian" branded Pirelli's.
MY WHEEL OFFSET CONCLUSIONS / SUMMARY - Hope the info helps for anyone considering going with custom wheels. I probably will change these wheels out. I tried a 20mm offset wheel and it just barely rubbed the caliper. Short of having custom wheels made at probably around $6,000, for those seeking a more economical "off-the-shelf" custom style wheel option, appears that 18mm is both, the maximum and the minimum offset that will fit the truck. Any more offset (lower offset number) would push the wheels/tires out further and potentially rub. Any less offset (higher offset number), doesn't push them out far enough to clear the caliper. Every wheel could be different. So, will have to determine if its worth gambling and trying a set with less offset. I was willing to do so. I now have a brand new set of 20mm offset wheels that I love the look of, but can't fit them on the truck. 18mm appears to be the magic number, at least among what offerings I could find right now and if you go with the 275/60/20 tires instead. The stock 275/65/20 tires won't stick out anymore than these do, but will close the fender well gap and "might" allow it to reach the inner fender liner over a heavy dip. But, in either case, don't appear to have to worry about hitting the edge of the fender or fender flare.
My FINAL ANALYSIS ON OFFSETS / CLEARANCES - I'm dead set on this fitment (for me). May keep looking around for a different style wheel. A 20mm offset would be great if you can find one that the spokes aren't quite as thick and will clear the calipers. But for now, it's going to be a trial and error situation to determine since most places can't answer if they will fit the Rivian specifically. I'm sure some will fit, but can't tell until you try. The 20mm offset wheels I have needed no more than a millimeter to clear. So a 19mm offset wheel would probably work too, but haven't seen any with a 19mm offset. Keep in mind, it's possible that some 18mm wheels could be cut differently or have thicker spokes and not work too. LIkewise, some 20mm wheels out there might actually fit too. Point being, as far as pushing them out as far as you can, without rubbing, 18mm appears to be that maximum amount of offset you can have. 20mm will look just as good, if you can find one that fits. 17mm or less and they'll likely rub the fenders under heavy compression. There's one video of someone doing a +1mm offset and the wheels stuck out well past the fenders and the installer confirmed that they rubbed without moving, let alone while actually driving. If you never allow the truck to go into the low setting, can probably get away with that setup. But, for those that don't want to have to worry about it, 18mm appears to be the goldilocks' offset figure....if you also switch to the 33" 275/60/20 inch tire.
EDIT: 09/23/2022 - VERY HAPPY TO REPORT, WE FINALLY GOT THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS FIGURED OUT AND WORKING. Thanks to Jon at https://tpms247.com/ for getting it done.
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT
IN LOWEST SUSPENSION SETTING.......
IN LOWEST SUSPENSION SETTING.......
CLEARANCE IN LOWEST RIDE HEIGHT SETTING
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