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2023 Rivian R1T — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected — Seattle owner question

WeekendOwner738Community StarterNov 2, 20252023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorSeattle
2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 36,000 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?
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CamberFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 3, 2025permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2023 Rivian R1T — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. Then you'll know the next fork. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
V8OwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 3, 2025permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2023 Rivian R1T so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. That's the sequence I'd use. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
BrakeDad759Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 4, 2025permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: On the 2023 Rivian R1T, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “rear tires are disappearing faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Seattle with 36,000 miles. Did the worksheet show tax yet? If the story changes I'll post the new data.
TorqueGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 4, 2025permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. Try a second charger before blaming the 2023 Rivian R1T — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. Then you'll know the next fork. No need to make it theatrical. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
GarageCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 3, 2025permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2023 Rivian R1T so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
BrakeDad759Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 3, 2025permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2023 Rivian R1T charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. Any freeze-frame data saved? A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
TrailWrench67Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 5, 2025permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2023 Rivian R1T charge sessions. I'd do that before spending real money. No need to make it theatrical. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'll poke at it this weekend.
TireWrench724Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 3, 2025permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2023 Rivian R1T charge sessions. That's where I'd start. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I keep a notes app thread for this now.
CommuterDetailer973Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 3, 2025permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2023 Rivian R1T, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “rear tires are disappearing faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Seattle with 36,000 miles. Stop there until you know. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
V8OwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 4, 2025permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2023 Rivian R1T — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. No need to make it theatrical. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
CamberFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterNov 4, 2025permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2023 Rivian R1T so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Seattle with 36,000 miles. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
CommuterDetailer973Community StarterCommunity StarterNov 4, 2025permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2023 Rivian R1T charge sessions. That's where I'd start. Stop there until you know. Checking again after work.
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