Rivian Mom
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Yesterday morning at work, a coworker noticed my Rivian had a flat tire. I checked and found a thin utility knife tip stuck in it—probably from the construction site nearby.
I didn’t want to deal with a shop, so I grabbed the tire repair kit that came with the truck and decided to fix it myself later that day with the help of a friend. It was a simple process, and I was glad I had the kit handy.
That afternoon, I followed the sealant instructions carefully, squeezing it into the puncture. I used the Rivian’s air compressor to inflate the tire, then rolled it back and forth to spread the sealant. The hissing stopped, and the tire held pressure for my 25-mile drive home. Huge thanks to Rivian for including the sealant and compressor—they saved the day. Hope this helps anyone else with a sudden flat.
I didn’t want to deal with a shop, so I grabbed the tire repair kit that came with the truck and decided to fix it myself later that day with the help of a friend. It was a simple process, and I was glad I had the kit handy.
That afternoon, I followed the sealant instructions carefully, squeezing it into the puncture. I used the Rivian’s air compressor to inflate the tire, then rolled it back and forth to spread the sealant. The hissing stopped, and the tire held pressure for my 25-mile drive home. Huge thanks to Rivian for including the sealant and compressor—they saved the day. Hope this helps anyone else with a sudden flat.
