New driving mode needed, hint not conserve, but it conserves___________?

[Electrified Outdoors]

Yes 7,000 miles is not good. I have seen tire threads over on the Tesla forums time and time again. Some folks seem to get really good mileage out of them and others seem to really have bad luck with treadwear.

The only conclusion I can come up with, aside from what was already mentioned about driving in conserve mode, is driving and road surface conditions. Tire pressure, ambient temps, type of driving (hwy/city), quality of road surface, etc. If you drive a lot of curvy back country roads (I have a few around here) then they will wear faster. Of course, if your using the power often that will contribute as well but it doesn't sound like that's your issue.

when the time comes for me, hopefully not for a while, I am keeping my fingers crossed for additional tire options. I have about 5,000 on the T and about 3,000 on the S so far and don't notice anything abnormal. I am going to get out my tire gauge today though and check the T after reading this thread.

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[Greg Chick]

This isn't necessarily correct.

Quad motor:

All Purpose is 100% 4 motors all the time, regardless of speed. You only get 80% of the vehicles total power output. Sport unlocks the additional 20%.

Conserve is 2 motor, front wheel drive at all speeds. It's perfect for cruising at highway speeds, with gradual curves. Beyond that, accelerating from a stop with any haste, or sharp cornering at speed will increase front tire wear.

Dual Motor:

All Purpose has conserve mode blended in. Both front and rear motors propel the vehicle from a stop to 20mph, then the vehicle automatically disengages the rear motor, and becomes front motor dependent.

There is no way for a user to select Conserve mode in a Dual Motor vehicle.

Thanks, All purpose seems to be smartest for general use. The learning curve is a hard expensive one. such details ought to be stated in a video by a clear and well spoken person such as yourself. This could save otherwise "Torque Monsters" from their own foot!

 

[MountainBikeDude]

This could save otherwise "Torque Monsters" from their own foot!

I've been so guilty of this.

 

[Greg Chick]

I've been so guilty of this.

I may be in denial myself, maybe I'm a Torque monster at below 45 MPH. But as I have been told, the zero to 30 is just as bad as 60 to 90.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

Thanks, All purpose seems to be smartest for general use. The learning curve is a hard expensive one. such details ought to be stated in a video by a clear and well spoken person such as yourself. This could save otherwise "Torque Monsters" from their own foot!

The owners guide text. For both sport mode and Towing mode It says that it keeps the vehicle in all-wheel drive, which would to me imply that it's not in all-wheel drive when it's in all purpose. I really wish Rivian would clarify this a bit for the nerds like me who want to know exactly what the truck is doing. ?

Info in owners guide p122.
https://rivian.com/support/article/r1s-owners-guide

 

[Greg Chick]

The owners guide text. For both sport mode and Towing mode It says that it keeps the vehicle in all-wheel drive, which would to me imply that it's not in all-wheel drive when it's in all purpose. I really wish Rivian would clarify this a bit for the nerds like me who want to know exactly what the truck is doing. ?

Info in owners guide p122.
https://rivian.com/support/article/r1s-owners-guide

Like I said we need a conserve mode but one that is TIRE Conserve Mode so we do not need to understand the torque concepts but just select the tire conserve mode.

 

[usofrob]

Why though? Wouldn't the same be accomplished with the driver's right foot? Seems like unnecessary complications

Yes, you could do the same thing with your right foot. And yet people still like having the slower acceleration mode in the Tesla. I've used it only one time when my wife was feeling very sick just to be extra smooth. I tend to drive smoothly and limit my time at full regen, and I get pretty good miles out of my tires (non-Rivian). But, I wouldn't want to give up the ability to use full regen or accel when needed. Still I imagine some people would prefer to get more tire life without having to be as careful with their right foot.

 

[Greg Chick]

Well, I would like to see if my alignment is the issue, as well improve my EV skills, as well "Torque it" on occasion. I would like a mode to make it a dummy down profile. But, the onus is on me, so my right foot needs to learn a micro skill. Maybe the app could make the accelerator pedal less sensitive or have a longer travel to allow an easier flow. The R1T has a hair trigger! I guess for some it equates to power galore, to me it equals $1,000 a pair.

 

[evguy]

Don't drive in conserve unless you're on the freeway. That's what conserve mode is for. Don't drive in conserve if towing either.

This. If you limit conserve to long freeway trips, and don't have a lead foot, the tires should hold up fine. We've done 16,000+ miles on the original AT's so far and I'm optimistic we can get 30,000 out of them.

 

[Greg Chick]

Really? remind me of your tire size and mode you are using.

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