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I think that’s for both the 21s and 22s.Owners manual says rear, only on the 22s but doesn’t specify for the other sizes.
I guess for the 20s with snow socks or the 21s it’s up to user discretion??
the textile snow "chains" are rated for light trucks and they make a version for heavier trucks … they're going to suffer on asphalt, but on snow, they seem to lastwow, I've never seen those before. I can't imagine those would hold up well under the weight and torque of the R1T but someone in the comments claimed they used them on a Model X which is probably the closest comparison at the moment.
Tire chains are a pain to put on, but I'm at least used to using them. I'd probably stick with traditional chains over these.
Nope. I know from the online videos these textile "chains" work. I ran my R1T around on dirt for a while just to be sure they clear the suspension and brake hardware.Bumping this up. @the long way downunder did you have a chance to try the socks out in snow?
I just ordered a pair just to have it as an emergency measure but would be nice to see how these perform in real life.
Dumb question: Front? Rear? Both?
Was thinking about this as well since I order one pair.Owners manual says rear, only on the 22s but doesn’t specify for the other sizes.
I guess for the 20s with snow socks or the 21s it’s up to user discretion??
Tail sliding is the reason I opted for chains (that, and they're cheaper than socks as a compliance measure for driving in the passes in WA). You can't steer into the skid when your front tires are planted and the rear are moving.Was thinking about this as well since I order one pair.
From other's experiences on the 20s it sounds like the main issue is tail sliding in regen, so it may be worth putting them on the rear?
Could be the reason they recommend this for 21/22s?
Which is why I thought better traction on the rear tires would (a) make tail sliding less likely and (b) in case it started sliding due to regen a gentle acceleration will help it to get out of the skid and level out.You can't steer into the skid when your front tires are planted and the rear are moving.
Tail sliding is the reason I opted for chains (that, and they're cheaper than socks as a compliance measure for driving in the passes in WA). You can't steer into the skid when your front tires are planted and the rear are moving.
I have to back out of a driveway and then 3-point-turn to exit the complex, all of which occurs on a grade of 23% (13⁰ angle). I hope chains on the rear are enough for me. I'll be sure to post videos if I have to exit in dicey conditions.
Which chain did you get? Socks seems a bit expensive and I need to keep one for compliance reason in WA. I have been going to Snoqualmie ski resort at least 10 times a year for last two years and never had to to use chains in my previous vehicle (with Michelin CrossClimate2 tires), I am guessing same would be with Rivian.Tail sliding is the reason I opted for chains (that, and they're cheaper than socks as a compliance measure for driving in the passes in WA). You can't steer into the skid when your front tires are planted and the rear are moving.
I have to back out of a driveway and then 3-point-turn to exit the complex, all of which occurs on a grade of 23% (13⁰ angle). I hope chains on the rear are enough for me. I'll be sure to post videos if I have to exit in dicey conditions.
Just watched a bunch of videos, including DOT testing, and was surprised. Had never heard of them but may actually consider them if clearance is actually an issue. Have to use chains 2-3 times a winter to get unstuck at our cabin in the mountains.
I went for the low profile Peerless SZ468 SUPER Z-8 chains: https://peerlesschain.com/products/super-z8#19555Which chain did you get? Socks seems a bit expensive and I need to keep one for compliance reason in WA. I have been going to Snoqualmie ski resort at least 10 times a year for last two years and never had to to use chains in my previous vehicle (with Michelin CrossClimate2 tires), I am guessing same would be with Rivian.
So did you buy 4, or just 2?I went for the low profile Peerless SZ468 SUPER Z-8 chains: https://peerlesschain.com/products/super-z8#19555