The great wheel debate 22's v 21s....

[Redline]

I know this has been talked about a lot, but with the new snow mode, the ability to get snow tires in the 22" size, I'm leaning towards ditching the 21s for the 22s in my build.

I live in MN and will probably get dedicated snow tires with either size wheel, unless someone tells me the stock 21s are suddenly decent winter tires.

I saw the reviews with efficiency from Kyle, and the difference between the 22s and 21s was decently close, and I'm sure without the covers, they might be almost the same. I guess that leads to the ride quality. Are those of you with the 22s experiencing a rough ride? Anyone get 22" snow tires yet?

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[BigE]

I know this has been talked about a lot, but with the new snow mode, the ability to get snow tires in the 22" size, I'm leaning towards ditching the 21s for the 22s in my build.

I live in MN and will probably get dedicated snow tires with either size wheel, unless someone tells me the stock 21s are suddenly decent winter tires.

I saw the reviews with efficiency from Kyle, and the difference between the 22s and 21s was decently close, and I'm sure without the covers, they might be almost the same. I guess that leads to the ride quality. Are those of you with the 22s experiencing a rough ride? Anyone get 22" snow tires yet?

We’ve only had our R1T 3 weeks now. We live on the coast of NC but also head to the mountains frequently. We got the 22’s. With the latest software update we really like the All-Purpose with Firm setting. Feels like a nice compliant ride, not harsh at all. In driving the 20’s on a test ride, I thought they felt to floaty…aka Truck like which I don’t like. Just my 2 cents. As to the tires…my close friend has a 2022 Ram 1500 with 285/50/22’s. They’re the same Perilli as the Rivian 21 inch. We’ve had this in 6+ inches of snow in the mountains and it handled like a champ.

 

[hilld]

I am getting my R1T next week and just ordered the Michelin X-ICE 3 SUV tires in 275/50R22. Tirerack has them for $257/ea, so for just over a grand +tax and install, you can swap on some great winter tires. I was really looking for the Nokian Hakka R5 SUV's, but they are double the money and hard to come by right now.

 

[Redline]

I am getting my R1T next week and just ordered the Michelin X-ICE 3 SUV tires in 275/50R22. Tirerack has them for $257/ea, so for just over a grand +tax and install, you can swap on some great winter tires. I was really looking for the Nokian Hakka R5 SUV's, but they are double the money and hard to come by right now.

Those are the tires I was just looking at. Let me know what you think!

I think I'll just swap the tires on the stock rims if I do go down that route. On a RWD car I had years ago I did separate rims and that was fine, but I do worry about the TPMS with different rims.

 

[tgo10000]

I have 21s but had a loaner on 22s for a week, get what you want. The 22s were suprisingly compliant, definitely grippy, we liked them and the look. I still prefer the 21s and I drove on snow covered roads all day yesterday in all purpose and snow mode both no issues.

 

[hilld]

Those are the tires I was just looking at. Let me know what you think!

I think I'll just swap the tires on the stock rims if I do go down that route. On a RWD car I had years ago I did separate rims and that was fine, but I do worry about the TPMS with different rims.

Will do. We have the x-ice 3’s on some other cars and they do quite well.

 

[Ravenron]

I have the 22s and love’em…they are awesome as long as it isn’t snowing. My experience has been that they are NOT good in snow/ice conditions. Otherwise, the ride is good and handling is awesome. For my situation, I’ve elected to get a set of 20” Darks and just swap wheels/tires each season. Reports on the 21s are mixed…I just wasn’t a fan of the limited number of tire options.

If you’re picking a combo and want least $$$, the 20s are likely the best choice. If you don’t mind changes tires or tires/wheels, you’ll love the 22s…

Good luck!

 

[Redline]

I have the 22s and love’s…they are awesome as long as it isn’t snowing. My experience has been that they are NOT good in snow/ice conditions. Otherwise, the ride is good and handling is awesome. For my situation, I’ve elected to get a set of 20” Darks and just swap wheels/tires each season. Reports on the 21s are mixed…I just wasn’t a fan of the limited number of tire options.

If you’re picking a combo and want least $$$, the 20s are likely the best choice. If you don’t mind changes tires or tires/wheels, you’ll love the 22s…

Good luck!

I updated to the 22s. I honestly like the fact that they have more tire options, including snow tires, and I was never going to keep the aero inserts on the 21s, which probably negates the efficiency advantage.

 

[NWCamper]

I know lots have been written about the Pirelli 21" stock tires. I have them on my truck. I am cheap. I also tow a travel trailer a lot, so wanted best mileage.

I did not put enough thought into that choice.

I had to refill all the tires, should be at 48 psi, but they all seemed to be 40psi due to colder weather. Up close, the tires are definitely marked as if for an electric vehicle. Even have RIV written on the tires. I am hoping the production numbers of cars with this size get high enough so there can be competing tires. I think there has got to be story about the size and development, just think the info is fractured out there.

Are the 20 and 22 tires just as specialized?
I'm hoping someone can compile a great list for those with the 21's regarding options.

What tires are they putting on the Amazon van? 21's?

 

[DTown3011]

I am getting my R1T next week and just ordered the Michelin X-ICE 3 SUV tires in 275/50R22. Tirerack has them for $257/ea, so for just over a grand +tax and install, you can swap on some great winter tires. I was really looking for the Nokian Hakka R5 SUV's, but they are double the money and hard to come by right now.

This is precisely my plan as well! Tire rack just added them in stock. I like the look of the 22s the best and will swap these out just like I do on my Explorer Nov-Mar here in Colorado.

 

[Redline]

I’m going to put the X-ICE on both our Rivian next winter, and my fiancés RAV 4 Hybrid.

Read a ton of great things about them.

 

[obfuscurity]

The 22s on my R1T have felt very comfortable, but I'm also coming from a Model Y Performance with the Uberturbine wheels... that was a terrible riding vehicle configuration.

 

[NWCamper]

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/12/heres-why-electric-vehicles-need-ev-specific-tires/

 

[goldburger]

I love my 21” wheels— even with with aero covers. I think they match the aesthetic of the truck and my California old man city and road trip driving. Coming from an old Tacoma with 17” wheels I was worried about the aesthetics of giant wheels but they look proportionate to the truck and the sidewall isn’t as small as I assumed it would be. The 22” sidewall looks teeny! It’s an insanely quiet tire and the range is as advertised. I’m positive the 21” wheels and tires, paired with the drive modes, will get my family up to big bear for a snowy weekend trip.

 

[BourbonDog]

Swapped out the original 22" rubber for Blizzaks last week. Significantly more grip on snow covered roads.

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