maintenance

Tire Mount and Balance

for 2022 Rivian EDV 500 Dual Motor AWD (EDV) · AWD

Editorial review:Chris Hackleman — Master Technician · 20+ years

Difficulty

Easy

Time

2.0 h

Tools

Steps

✓Expert-verified. Personally reviewed and approved by OLP's master technicians (Chris Hackleman — 20+ years each). Always follow the vehicle's factory service information and torque specs.

This procedure covers the removal, mounting, balancing, and reinstallation of tires on a 2022 Rivian EDV 500 electric delivery van.

Warnings

⚠️Ensure vehicle is properly supported on jack stands before working under or around it. Never rely solely on a floor jack.

⚠Rivian EDV 500 is equipped with TPMS sensors in each wheel. Handle wheels carefully to avoid sensor damage.

⚠Due to the weight of the electric drivetrain components, ensure the vehicle is stable on jack stands before removing multiple wheels.

ℹ️Lug nut torque specifications are not in the database. Consult manufacturer documentation or service manual for proper torque values before installation.

Tools required

Tire changing machineEssential

Wheel balancerEssential

Torque wrenchEssential

Floor jackEssential

Jack standsEssential

Tire pressure gaugeEssential

Tire bead lubricant

Valve stem tool

Wire brush

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Parts

Tires (as needed) × 4 — Use OEM specification or equivalent
Valve stems × 4 — TPMS compatible valve stems
Wheel weights (as needed) × 1 — Adhesive or clip-on weights
TPMS service kit (if applicable) × 4 — Use OEM specification

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Preparation

Park vehicle on level surface and engage parking brake
Chock rear wheels if working on front, or front wheels if working on rear
Loosen wheel lug nuts approximately one turn while vehicle is still on ground
Verify tire size and specifications match vehicle requirements
Inspect TPMS sensors and valve stems for damage or wear

Procedure

1
Raise and support vehicle
Using a floor jack, raise the vehicle at the designated jacking points. Place jack stands under the appropriate support points and lower the vehicle onto the stands. Ensure stability before proceeding.
2
Remove wheels
Remove lug nuts completely and set aside in a clean location. Remove wheels from vehicle and place on clean work surface. Keep lug nuts organized by wheel position if different sizes are used.
3
Deflate and dismount tires
Remove valve stem cores to fully deflate tires. Using tire changing machine, break the bead on both sides of each tire. Dismount tire from wheel, taking care not to damage TPMS sensors mounted inside the wheel.
4
Inspect wheels and TPMS sensors
Clean wheel mounting surfaces and inspect for damage, cracks, or bends. Check TPMS sensors for physical damage, corrosion, or battery life issues. Clean valve stem area thoroughly with wire brush.
5
Install new valve stems if needed
If replacing valve stems, remove old stems and install new TPMS-compatible valve stems. Ensure proper sealing and alignment. If TPMS sensors are serviceable, replace seals and cores per service kit instructions.
6
Mount new tires
Apply tire bead lubricant to tire beads and wheel rim. Position tire on wheel with directional markings or sidewall information facing outward if applicable. Using tire changing machine, mount tire onto wheel, ensuring TPMS sensor is not damaged during installation.
7
Inflate and seat tire beads
Install valve core and inflate tire to recommended seating pressure (typically 40-50 psi) to seat beads properly. Verify both beads are fully seated on rim before proceeding. Adjust to proper inflation pressure per door jamb sticker specifications.
8
Balance wheels
Mount wheel on balancing machine and spin to determine balance. Install wheel weights as indicated by balancer on both inner and outer rim surfaces. Re-spin to verify balance is within acceptable limits (typically less than 0.25 oz). Repeat for all four wheels.
9
Reinstall wheels on vehicle
Align wheel with hub and slide onto studs. Install lug nuts hand-tight in a star pattern to center wheel on hub. Using torque wrench, tighten lug nuts in star pattern to manufacturer specified torque (refer to service manual for specification).
10
Lower vehicle and final torque
Raise vehicle slightly off jack stands, remove stands, and lower vehicle completely to ground. Perform final torque of all lug nuts in star pattern to specification. Double-check each wheel for proper torque.
11
Verify tire pressures and TPMS
Using tire pressure gauge, verify all tires are inflated to specification listed on door jamb. Start vehicle and verify TPMS system recognizes all sensors and displays proper pressures. Reset TPMS system if required per vehicle procedure.

Reassembly

Ensure all lug nuts are torqued to specification in star pattern
Verify tire pressures match door jamb specifications
Remove wheel chocks and test parking brake function

Verification

Verify TPMS system displays all four tire pressures correctly without warning lights
Perform test drive at low speed to verify no vibration or pulling
Re-check lug nut torque after 50-100 miles of driving
Verify no air leaks around valve stems or tire beads
Confirm all wheels rotate freely without rubbing or interference

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