Vincent
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I’ve been on the fence about replacing the factory 21” 275/55/21 tires on my R1T quad motor. After much deliberation and research, I settled on Atomic Wheels’ AW01 in satin black and Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT tires. Here’s how it all unfolded:
ATOMIC WHEELS
I initially ordered Atomic Wheels’ bronze AWZZ but later switched to the satin black AW01 for their lightweight design and perfect fit with the Goodyears. Huge shoutout to Andrew from Atomic Wheels for his flexibility and customer service—it was awesome to visit their warehouse and see the wheels in person!
Check out the AW01 here
Tires: Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 vs. Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
I started with Michelin LTXs in my cart but was drawn to the Goodyears after learning more about their OEM fit for Rivians. Here’s the breakdown:
Goodyear Pros:
1. Custom designed for the Rivian R1 platform.
Wider tread for better dry traction (+1” over the LTX).
2. Excellent bad-weather performance and no noise complaints.
3. Aggressive look, good performance and an affordable price with a 15% discount code (GOODYEAR15).
Michelin Pros:
1. Better efficiency and a 70k-mile treadwear warranty.
2. Well vetted on the forum and elsewhere.
Likely quieter than the Goodyears.
Goodyear Cons: Heavier, no treadwear warranty, less efficient.
Michelin Cons: Less aggressive tread design, look like minivan tires and higher price.
The Goodyears won out because I value traction, aesthetics, and rain/bad weather performance over pure efficiency and long tread life. Plus, they’re OEM-designed for Rivian, which is a big bonus.
THE DEAL
Using GOODYEAR15, I got 15% off the tires directly from Goodyear, making them nearly a “buy 3, get 1 free” deal. I then took the printed discount to my local Discount Tire, and after some negotiation, they did better than an exact price match.
FINAL THOUGHTS
For about $224 per tire, I got a set of aggressive-looking, Rivian designed Goodyears to pair with my lightweight Atomic Wheels. While the LTXs might have been more efficient, I mostly charge at home and will road trip in my Teslas. The Goodyears’ performance, fit, and aesthetics better aligned with my priorities for the R1T. I’ll report back after they’re installed next week!
If you’re on the fence, now’s a great time to grab them with the GOODYEAR15 discount before it’s gone. Not sure how long it will last but It has worked for me the past few days. I assume it will work in other areas. If you want to use another store that price matches, just take the printout after you've put them in your cart. I would have gone with Goodyear to install if they weren't 20 miles away from me. FYI - I also checked NTB and they won't touch Rivians in my area.
ATOMIC WHEELS
I initially ordered Atomic Wheels’ bronze AWZZ but later switched to the satin black AW01 for their lightweight design and perfect fit with the Goodyears. Huge shoutout to Andrew from Atomic Wheels for his flexibility and customer service—it was awesome to visit their warehouse and see the wheels in person!
Check out the AW01 here
Tires: Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 vs. Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
I started with Michelin LTXs in my cart but was drawn to the Goodyears after learning more about their OEM fit for Rivians. Here’s the breakdown:
Goodyear Pros:
1. Custom designed for the Rivian R1 platform.
Wider tread for better dry traction (+1” over the LTX).
2. Excellent bad-weather performance and no noise complaints.
3. Aggressive look, good performance and an affordable price with a 15% discount code (GOODYEAR15).
Michelin Pros:
1. Better efficiency and a 70k-mile treadwear warranty.
2. Well vetted on the forum and elsewhere.
Likely quieter than the Goodyears.
Goodyear Cons: Heavier, no treadwear warranty, less efficient.
Michelin Cons: Less aggressive tread design, look like minivan tires and higher price.
The Goodyears won out because I value traction, aesthetics, and rain/bad weather performance over pure efficiency and long tread life. Plus, they’re OEM-designed for Rivian, which is a big bonus.
THE DEAL
Using GOODYEAR15, I got 15% off the tires directly from Goodyear, making them nearly a “buy 3, get 1 free” deal. I then took the printed discount to my local Discount Tire, and after some negotiation, they did better than an exact price match.
FINAL THOUGHTS
For about $224 per tire, I got a set of aggressive-looking, Rivian designed Goodyears to pair with my lightweight Atomic Wheels. While the LTXs might have been more efficient, I mostly charge at home and will road trip in my Teslas. The Goodyears’ performance, fit, and aesthetics better aligned with my priorities for the R1T. I’ll report back after they’re installed next week!
If you’re on the fence, now’s a great time to grab them with the GOODYEAR15 discount before it’s gone. Not sure how long it will last but It has worked for me the past few days. I assume it will work in other areas. If you want to use another store that price matches, just take the printout after you've put them in your cart. I would have gone with Goodyear to install if they weren't 20 miles away from me. FYI - I also checked NTB and they won't touch Rivians in my area.
