Wheels and Tires for Rivian

Things on this page are fragmentary and immature notes/thoughts of the author. Please read with your own judgement!

Size of Wheels

The discussion About to order R1S - struggling with 22" vs 20" with snow in mind? on Reddit strongly suggest 20-inch wheels against 22-inch wheels.

Feature	20-inch Wheels	22-inch Wheels
Ride Comfort	High (Thicker sidewall absorbs impacts)	Moderate to Low (Thinner sidewall, harsher)
Off-Road Capability	Excellent (Better articulation, durability)	Poor (High damage risk, less tire deflection)
Aesthetics	Functional, Rugged	Sporty, Premium, Aggressive
Handling (On-Road)	Good (Slightly less precise)	Excellent (More direct and responsive)
Durability (Wheels)	High (More protection from impacts)	Low (More vulnerable to damage)
Tire Cost	Generally Lower	Generally Higher
Damage Risk	Lower (Less prone to pinch flats, rim damage)	Higher (More susceptible to damage)
Snow/Ice Performance	Generally Better	Generally Worse
Efficiency (Range)	Potentially marginally better	Potentially marginally worse
Wheel Aftermarket Avail.	High	Low
Tire Aftermarket Avail.	High	Low