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EV tires wearing much faster than expected

TrailDadCommunity StarterApr 22, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorNYC / Long Island
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 8,200 miles. Rear tires are wearing noticeably faster than I expected even though alignment is supposedly okay. I know weight and torque don't help. Has anyone improved life with rotations, pressure changes, or a different tire without killing efficiency? I'm in NYC / Long Island. Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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QuattroBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2024 Rivian R1S, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “ev tires wearing much faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
FlatSixTech31Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 23, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: On the 2024 Rivian R1S, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. Then you'll know the next fork. On “ev tires wearing much faster than expected,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in NYC / Long Island with 8,200 miles. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2024 Rivian R1S 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.' Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. That's my plan before I call anyone.
ColdStartTuner16Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2024 Rivian R1S so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Heat soak after errands is the other window.
TrailDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink
It did ev tires wearing much faster than expected twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
TrailDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink
It did ev tires wearing much faster than expected twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. Only after sitting overnight so far.
FlatSixTech31Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 23, 2026permalink
Low-voltage gremlins will strand you even with a full pack. Try a second charger before blaming the 2024 Rivian R1S — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
QuattroBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 24, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2024 Rivian R1S charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in NYC / Long Island with 8,200 miles. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
TrailDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 23, 2026permalink
Update: the cheap test changed the symptom, so I'm not throwing parts yet. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
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