Tire Rotation

This procedure rotates the tires on a 2025 Rivian EDV 500 to promote even tire wear and extend tire life, following the recommended rotation pattern for this all-wheel-drive electric delivery van.

Warnings

Tools required

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid surface suitable for jack stand placement
2. Place transmission in Park mode and power off the vehicle completely
3. Place wheel chocks behind and in front of wheels that will remain on ground during each lift phase
4. Mark each tire's current position using chalk (LF=Left Front, RF=Right Front, LR=Left Rear, RR=Right Rear) to track rotation pattern
5. Check vehicle documentation or inspect wheels to determine if alloy or steel wheels are installed
6. Loosen all lug nuts on all four wheels approximately one full turn while vehicle is still on the ground (do not remove)
7. Verify tire pressure specifications on door jamb placard for reference after rotation

Procedure

1. 1

   Lift and secure front of vehicle
   Position hydraulic jack under the front jacking point per owner's manual (typically front frame crossmember). Raise front axle until tires are off the ground. Place jack stands under manufacturer-designated support points on both sides of front axle. Slowly lower vehicle onto jack stands and verify stability before proceeding.
2. 2

   Remove front wheels
   Remove all lug nuts from both front wheels and set aside in a clean area, keeping left and right sides separate if lug nuts show directional wear patterns. Remove both front wheels and place them aside in a safe location away from work area.
3. 3

   Lift and secure rear of vehicle
   Position hydraulic jack under the rear jacking point per owner's manual (typically rear frame crossmember or rear axle housing). Raise rear axle until tires are off the ground. Place jack stands under manufacturer-designated support points on both sides of rear axle. Slowly lower vehicle onto jack stands and verify all four corners are stable.
4. 4

   Remove rear wheels
   Remove all lug nuts from both rear wheels and set aside in a clean area. Remove both rear wheels. The vehicle is now fully supported on four jack stands with all wheels removed.
5. 5

   Execute rotation pattern
   For this AWD vehicle, use the X-pattern rotation: Move left front tire to right rear position, right front tire to left rear position, left rear tire to right front position, and right rear tire to left front position. This promotes even wear across all tires. If tires are directional (check sidewall for rotation arrow), use front-to-back rotation on same side instead.
6. 6

   Install rear wheels
   Mount the rotated tires onto rear wheel hubs, ensuring wheels seat fully against hub face. Thread all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading. Using a star/crisscross pattern, tighten lug nuts snugly with lug wrench but do not final-torque yet.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
7. 7

   Install front wheels
   Mount the rotated tires onto front wheel hubs, ensuring wheels seat fully against hub face. Thread all lug nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading. Using a star/crisscross pattern, tighten lug nuts snugly with lug wrench but do not final-torque yet.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
8. 8

   Lower vehicle from jack stands
   Raise front of vehicle slightly with hydraulic jack to unload jack stands. Remove front jack stands and carefully lower front axle until tires contact ground but vehicle weight is still partially supported by jack. Repeat process for rear axle, removing rear jack stands and lowering until all four tires contact ground with partial weight support.
9. 9

   Apply final torque to all lug nuts
   With vehicle weight now on all four wheels but still slightly supported by jack, use calibrated torque wrench to torque all lug nuts to specification in a star/crisscross pattern. For alloy wheels: 130 Nm (96 lb-ft). For steel wheels: 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Make multiple passes in the star pattern, gradually increasing torque until specification is reached on all lug nuts. Remove hydraulic jack completely.
   Torque spec

   Lug Nuts - Alloy Wheels130 Nm (96 lb-ft)

   Lug Nuts - Steel Wheels140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Adjust tire pressures
    Check tire pressure on all four tires using tire pressure gauge. Adjust to specifications listed on driver's door jamb placard. Note that front and rear pressures may differ, and tire positions have changed during rotation, so verify each tire is set to correct pressure for its new location.
11. 11

    Document rotation
    Record the tire rotation in vehicle maintenance log, noting current odometer reading, date, and rotation pattern used. This documentation helps maintain proper rotation intervals (typically every 5,000-7,500 miles or per manufacturer recommendation).

Reassembly

1. Store all tools and equipment properly
2. Dispose of wheel chocks and any used materials appropriately
3. Clean any dirt or debris from wheels and wheel wells if necessary

Verification

• Visually inspect all wheels to ensure they are properly seated and all lug nuts are installed
• Verify all lug nuts are torqued to specification by rechecking one lug nut per wheel with torque wrench
• Check all tire pressures one final time to confirm correct inflation for each position
• Test drive vehicle at low speed (under 20 mph) and verify no vibration or unusual noises from wheels
• After 50 miles of driving, recheck and retorque all lug nuts to specification as this is a critical safety requirement
• Monitor tire wear patterns over next several hundred miles to ensure rotation was performed correctly

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