Tire Mount and Balance

This procedure covers the removal, mounting, balancing, and installation of tires on the 2024 Rivian EDV 500 commercial delivery van.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Tires (matching OEM load rating) × 4 — Use OEM specification for size and load rating
• Valve stems (TPMS compatible) × 4 — Use OEM specification
• Wheel weights (adhesive or clip-on) × 1 — As needed for balancing
• Wheel lug nuts × 1 — Inspect and replace if damaged

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid surface and engage parking brake
2. Place transmission in Park mode
3. Chock the wheels that will remain on the ground
4. Verify tire size and load rating match OEM specifications for EDV 500 commercial use
5. Inspect TPMS sensors for damage or low battery warnings in vehicle display
6. Locate and secure lifting points per Rivian EDV 500 service manual

Procedure

1. 1

   Lift and secure vehicle
   Using a commercial-rated floor jack, lift one corner of the vehicle at the designated lift point. Place a jack stand under the frame rail at the reinforced support location. Repeat for all four corners if performing all tires, or work one axle at a time. Ensure vehicle is stable before proceeding.
2. 2

   Remove wheels
   Remove all lug nuts from the wheel using an impact wrench or breaker bar. Remove the wheel from the hub and place on a clean surface. Inspect the wheel for damage, cracks, or excessive corrosion before reuse.
3. 3

   Deflate and break tire bead
   Remove the valve core using a valve stem tool to fully deflate the tire. Use the tire changing machine bead breaker to break the bead on both sides of the tire. Work carefully around the TPMS sensor location (typically at the valve stem position).
4. 4

   Remove tire from wheel
   Mount the wheel on the tire changing machine turntable and clamp securely. Use the machine's demount head to lift the tire bead over the rim edge, working around the wheel circumference. Remove the top bead, then the bottom bead. Set the old tire aside for disposal or storage.
5. 5

   Inspect wheel and TPMS sensor
   Clean the wheel rim thoroughly, removing all debris, corrosion, and old balancing weights. Inspect the TPMS sensor for damage, corrosion, or loose connections. Test sensor function if equipped with TPMS activation tool. Check valve stem for leaks or damage and replace if necessary with TPMS-compatible valve stem.
6. 6

   Mount new tire
   Apply bead lubricant to both tire beads and wheel rim edges. Position the tire on the wheel with the manufacturer's markings (weight mark or colored dot) aligned with the valve stem. Use the tire machine to press the bottom bead over the rim, then the top bead. Ensure the tire seats evenly without pinching the TPMS sensor or valve stem.
7. 7

   Inflate and seat tire bead
   Install the valve core and inflate the tire slowly to seat both beads on the rim. Listen and watch for proper bead seating (audible pop on both sides). Inflate to approximately 40 PSI for mounting, then adjust to the recommended pressure found on the door jamb placard after balancing. Verify TPMS sensor is functioning.
8. 8

   Balance wheel assembly
   Mount the wheel assembly on the balancing machine using the appropriate centering cone or hub adapter. Input the wheel diameter and width specifications. Spin the wheel and allow the balancer to calculate weight placement. Install wheel weights as indicated by the balancer (adhesive weights on inner barrel or clip-on weights on rim edge). Re-spin to verify balance is within acceptable tolerances (typically less than 0.25 oz).
9. 9

   Adjust tire pressure
   Set the tire pressure to the specification listed on the driver's door jamb placard. For the EDV 500 commercial van, this is typically higher than passenger vehicles due to load rating requirements. Verify all tires are inflated to the same pressure front and rear unless specifications differ.
10. 10

    Install wheels on vehicle
    Lift the wheel assembly onto the hub, aligning the holes with the studs. Install all lug nuts by hand, threading them clockwise until snug. Use a star pattern to tighten lug nuts in stages with a torque wrench to the proper specification. Note: Torque specification not available in current database; consult Rivian service documentation for EDV 500 wheel lug nut torque value.
11. 11

    Lower vehicle and final torque
    Carefully lower the vehicle from jack stands using the floor jack. Remove jack stands and lower the vehicle completely to the ground. Perform a final torque check on all lug nuts in a star pattern with the vehicle weight on the wheels.

Reassembly

1. Verify all lug nuts are torqued to specification using a calibrated torque wrench
2. Remove wheel chocks from opposite wheels
3. Confirm tire pressure in all four tires matches door jamb specification

Verification

• Start the vehicle and verify TPMS system recognizes all four sensors with no warning lights
• Test drive the vehicle at low speed and verify no vibration or unusual handling characteristics
• Re-check lug nut torque after 50-100 miles of driving
• Verify tire pressure remains stable after 24 hours

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