RIVIAN R1T WHEEL CONSUMPTION TEST: 20" ALL-TERRAIN VS 21" ROAD VS 22" SPORT

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This video conducts a thorough efficiency test comparing three different wheel and tire packages on the Rivian R1T: 20-inch all-terrain, 21-inch road, and 22-inch sport. The test meticulously controlled variables like state of charge, tire pressure, speed (71 mph indicated), and climate control. The results showed a significant efficiency difference, with the 21-inch road tires (with aero inserts) being the most efficient, followed closely by the 22-inch sport wheels. The 20-inch all-terrain tires proved to be the least efficient, showing an 11% drop compared to the 21-inch wheels and a 7% drop compared to the 22-inch wheels. Despite the efficiency penalty, the reviewers expressed a personal preference for the styling of the 20-inch all-terrains and the 22-inch sport wheels, suggesting that for most owners, the aesthetic and functional trade-offs are manageable given the R1T's already substantial range.