Snowsport HD Snow Plow Mounted on Rear Hitch of R1T

Replacing my R1S Spare Tire (and Kit)

Rivian Mom · 2025-03-08T18:49:39+00:00

Last week, we got the full-size spare tire installed, including the kit. 3 days ago, I got an alert that the driver's size front tire was a little low on air. I aired it back up using the built-in compressor but it kept leaking slowly (~4psi in 12 hours). When we got it jacked up, I saw a little screw just trying to get by. A couple things to note on the process: • The instructions in the tow manual or in-truck manual are excellent and detailed. You are not too manly to read them—take the time and read them to save yourself any grief. I like that they remind you to lower the suspension before removing the spare & kit, then raise it to change it, along with a bunch of other small tips. • Don't forget to completely remove the long bolt holding the tire and jack kit down (which is also explained in the manual)—this takes only a second, and you won't have to worry about damaging the tire. It also makes removing the nearly 100lb tire much easier, as you can just pivot it upright and roll it out of the well. The hex head to remove it is molded into the threaded piece. • If you don't have the manual on you (and once jacked, you can't get back in the cab to read the onboard one), there's a QRCode on the jack and other components you can scan with your phone. This takes you directly to the tow guide PDF—this is an awesome idea, someone should get a bonus for it. • At least for the front wheel, you have to raise the jack almost all the way up to truly get the wheel off the ground. • You have to swap the center cap from the flat tire to the replacement tire. It's not a big deal, though, and can easily be done after everything else. But you probably can't remove that center cap easily while the tire is mounted. • The kit isn't half bad. It was a little hard work, but overall, nothing unbearable since I was in the garage in the shade. Here's some photos of what everything looks like. The tire is off getting patched, but should be an easy fix.

Rivian Blue

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Feb 19, 2025

I saw a Facebook post were someone picked up this Snowsport HD on Facebook Marketplace after seeing good reviews about it and of course, doing some napkin math. It seems like it will do the trick on my very flat driveway when my battery-electric snowblower is overpowered by slush or heavy snow.

It snows a lot here in Canada so this is one accessory that would come in very handy. The view out of his lower rear camera is excellent and the ride height is set to Auto - All-Purpose and so he can go lower if required.

From the videos I saw online, the snow fell forward, away from the plow blade when the snow was shallow enough. There is a curve that starts around 7 - 9" above the bottom of the blade, and the top of the blade is about 17.5" tall and hangs forward of the midpoint of the curve. So it seems like it will plow the best when the snow is below 9". I've already added this to my bucket list cause I'd need to buy it to try it out.

Snowsport HD Snow Plow Mounted on Rear Hitch of R1T

Rivian Blue

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