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How Efficient are the Michelin Defender LTX Tires on the Rivian R1T Quad Adventure Truck?

Get $500 off Rivian Gear by using my referral link when you purchase a new vehicle through Rivian’s R1 Shop https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=JEFF1724973

Michelin Defender LTX 275/55R21 116H XL https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=0&autoMake=Rivian&autoYear=2022&autoModel=R1T&autoModClar=275%2F55-21&width=275%2F&ratio=55&diameter=21&sortCode=61062&skipOver=true&minSpeedRating=H&minLoadRating=XL&performance=ALL

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My Review of Tire Rack Mobile Install Service

Installer arrived on time with the correct tires for the Rivian R1T. However the truck was not equipped with long enough jacking pucks to lift the Rivian. The installer mounted and balanced the new tires quickly without damaging the rims. I installed the rims with my jacks and lift pucks. The new tires were needed so the end result was great for me will use mobile install again. I would recommend reviewing the Rivian tire service guide and getting the correct lifting pucks https://assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/5HOJlFn8au2jEOws2LDCtu/f80cbfdc2bb9db75b95935c57b35d1b7/R1-tire-service-guide-en-us-20240621.pdf

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GoPro HERO13 Black Review

I was coming from a Hero9 which still had great 4k video but was lacking a good mic for in car audio recording. The built in Mic of the Hero9 worked well for slow speeds but not highway. I noticed with the latest firmware the Hero13 Black could pair with Bluetooth microphones including the Apple AirPods Pro 2 and DJI Mic Mini. However I discovered The built in mic and noise canceling of the Hero13 is now good enough for most in car audio. See my first test below with Apple AirPods Pro 2.

and this one with the DJI Mic Mini

One of the other advantages of the Hero13 is the new enduro battery for longer run time and less overheating. I put this to the test while skiing and the battery performed well in cold conditions also. Some of the additional new features are the new vertical shooting mode and 120FPS super slo mo mode. See my skiing video below.

Because the new enduro batteries are larger the ones from previous gopro’s are not compatible. I would pick up a couple of the new batteries and use a stand alone charger like the TELESIN unit below.

So if you have a older GoPro Hero the Hero13 black is a solid upgrade.

You can purchase the GoPro Hero13 here https://amzn.to/42dlvUO

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