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I am interested in the R1T but would change to the R1S if it were available with run flats and no third row seats. This frees up a lot of interior storage space. I had this combination on my X5 and it worked really well. Has Rivian done any testing with run flats? This would also work on the R1T.
Run flats harden up the ride somewhat but the air suspension could compensate for that.
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No run flats for me. One of the nice features is the storage space in the bed for the spare.
 

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R1S will come in 2 and 3 row options although the 180 kWh battery pack will only come in the 2 row config.

I believe they ended up adding ~2" length to the R1S to (at least in part) accommodate a full size spare tire. Not sure whether they will have an option for factory run flats or not.
 

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Sorry for the false alarm above. Looks like only certain versions & sizes of the Scorpion Verde are run flat or PCNS. 275/50/22 appears to be neither...or I could be missing something.
 

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These tires look like they could take a bullet. Why the need for run-flats?
 

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These tires look like they could take a bullet. Why the need for run-flats?
You never know when a crazy ex might take it out on your tires.
 

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Law enforcement spike strips? Talk about range anxiety...
 

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Sorry for the false alarm above. Looks like only certain versions & sizes of the Scorpion Verde are run flat or PCNS. 275/50/22 appears to be neither...or I could be missing something.
Yeah it looks like those two options are for only certain sizes.

Rivian R1T R1S Run Flat Tires upload_2019-11-15_6-32-33


I was almost a believer too until I clicked on the size chart below,
 
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Thanks for the info - especially on crazy ex's and spike strips.
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