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2023 Rivian R1T — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected

MarketHunter747Community StarterMar 19, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorSalt Lake City
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 56,000 miles. The car is aligned and pressures are correct, but rear tire life is much shorter than my previous gas cars. Has rotation strategy, tire choice or driving style made the biggest difference? Interested in real owner experience more than guesses. I am trying not to assume the first explanation I see online.
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ShopEnthusiast444Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 19, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Two 2023 Rivian R1Ts can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
ShopEnthusiast444Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 19, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, if a shop can't duplicate it on the 2023 Rivian R1T, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Salt Lake City with 56,000 miles. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. I'd rather be boring and correct. That's my plan before I call anyone.
NoMarkupDaily893Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2023 Rivian R1T and see if the fault moves. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Salt Lake City with 56,000 miles. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
TowDaily488Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2023 Rivian R1T and see if the fault moves. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Stop there until you know. Not driving it hard until I know more.
ProjectSeller897Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 21, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2023 Rivian R1T and see if the fault moves. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. On “rear tires are disappearing faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
CamberOwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2023 Rivian R1T does it — then decide on parts. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. On “rear tires are disappearing faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
FlatSixTunerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2023 Rivian R1T catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. That's the branch I'd chase this week. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
UsedCarNomad6Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 21, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Move a coil or plug on the 2023 Rivian R1T if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. Save the big job until that test fails. Was this after sitting overnight? Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. That's my plan before I call anyone.
MarketHunter747Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
I went back under the 2023 Rivian R1T and it only happens after a heat soak, not on a cold start. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
NoMarkupDaily893Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Capture voltage while the 2023 Rivian R1T is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. That's the branch I'd chase this week. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Salt Lake City with 56,000 miles. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.
FlatSixDad488Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
Log the conditions before you spend. Move a coil or plug on the 2023 Rivian R1T if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. That's the branch I'd chase this week. On “rear tires are disappearing faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TruckLearner956Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2023 Rivian R1T does it — then decide on parts. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. No need to make it theatrical. Not driving it hard until I know more.
DealGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 21, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: Two 2023 Rivian R1Ts can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. Save the big job until that test fails. Do that first. Not driving it hard until I know more.
PistonShopperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 20, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Capture voltage while the 2023 Rivian R1T is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. That's my plan before I call anyone.
FlatSixDad488Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 21, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Capture voltage while the 2023 Rivian R1T is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Salt Lake City with 56,000 miles. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
CamberOwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 21, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2023 Rivian R1T catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. On “rear tires are disappearing faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'll poke at it this weekend.
QuietDaily835Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 21, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2023 Rivian R1T is losing coolant with no puddle. Save the big job until that test fails. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
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