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2023 Rivian R1T — rear tires are disappearing faster than expected — trying to narrow this down

UsedCarHauler419Community StarterApr 18, 20262023 Rivian R1T Quad-MotorNorthern Virginia
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Rivian R1T Quad-Motor, about 48,000 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? If I figure it out I will update the thread.
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CityMom597Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 18, 2026permalink
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. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
SleeperDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 18, 2026permalink
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. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.
DailyOwner925Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 18, 2026permalink
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. This is from a 2023 Rivian R1T in Northern Virginia with 48,000 miles. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
SleeperDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 19, 2026permalink
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. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
SleeperDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 19, 2026permalink
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. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Wrote this up on my lunch break.
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