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Ahh! A fellow Rivian + Lightning owner!!

Agreed... It's the same as when folks talk about towing. The efficiency effects are basically the same between EV and ICE. Some may think I'm crazy to run these tires, but I rarely drive far enough to make range a question, and the additional cost per mile is small. I enjoy the aggressive look...

I replaced the stock tires with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T size 285/60r20 mounted on 20x9 rims with +20 offset. (Stock wheel offset is +44.) I am noticing a fairly substantial efficiency reduction, like >10%.

I am VERY interested in your comment about the 50% power limit in your motor. I had this same exact thing happen to me once a couple weeks ago. Outside temp was about 51 degrees, and I've driven in much colder temps with no power limiting so I was concerned there was some kind of issue. Power...

My 2013 Leaf did the same thing. Updated GoM immediately when I turned on the heat. Clearly it can be done, and HAS BEEN done for quite some time.

I have owned four EVs. Not all use the GoM in the same sense. It's an inherently flawed approach because it's estimating your remaining range on your recent past driving, which may be fine in terms of your particular driving style and maybe your use of the climate control (because those factors...

With all that driving have you been able to take advantage of BlueCruise?

^^THIS^^ ...was a great explanation, and I wish more folks understood this. Well said! "Small tanks and few gas stations" is exactly what I try to explain to naysayers who believe EVs are inferior. Both of these factors are improving, but it's slow going. And if you normalize for those factors...

The concept is sound. Basically you're wanting to use your truck like a PowerWall. The problem is you're only optimizing for the few items you're plugging in. Probably not even worth the hassle unless you run your whole house on it. And even then, it's not going to make you rich...

I was experiencing the same issue. Eventually it did work.

I'm also curious what PSI you run with...

Much obliged! I like the look. On mine I put Fuel Vector wheels (20x9 +20) with Mickey Thompson A/T size 285/60R20. I'm really happy with it, but beginning to wonder if I should do the leveling like you. My front tires seem pretty close to the fender right now, but I haven't observed any...

Looking forward to seeing the fender flares as I am considering that as well. Please post pics when you do. And could you also post a pic directly from the side so I can see how the leveling looks? Would also like to know what you observe with range impact from those tires...

What is the offset on those wheels?

Looks awesome. I am curious what you experience with range impact. What is the offset of the new wheels? I did something similar to you. No leveling, but I got Fuel Vector 20x9 wheels with +20 offset and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires at 285/60r20. I only had the truck for a couple of...

I think they're just going with the status quo. In their ICE vehicles they do the same thing - there is a DTE number, and it is an exact number that is really just an educated guess as to how far you can travel with the remaining fuel in your tank. But nobody really cares about how accurate it...

I agree with this. Also, Volvo seems to have a better approach in the EV XC40. The "range prediction" is not located in the gauge cluster, but rather in the Range Assistant app in the infotainment system. So the info is available, but not right in your face. And even in there it gives you a...

Onboard battery managment works well. It won't overcharge your battery, and having access to the shore power enables the temperature management which is good for battery health. I think we can all agree on this. The second component of battery health is long-term SoC. Ideally it's best for the...

What size wheel and tire?

Here's another somewhat related question to those of you who have swapped out wheels/tires... What did you do with your OEM equipment? Sell on ebay or something? I'm curious if there is demand for these kinds of items when they have very little wear.