17" or 18" Alloys?

SvenAgain · Feb 16th, 2018, 07:04

My XC60 has 18" alloys and I find the ride quite firm over our local potholed roads. Would changing these for 16" or 17" wheels make much of a difference?

Cheers,

Sven

domhart10 · Feb 16th, 2018, 08:55

yeh 17's would make a difference but you really need to look at the tire you have on and the profile.

Considered1 · Feb 16th, 2018, 09:47

What tyre pressures are you running and what model have you got

Ruxpin · Feb 16th, 2018, 13:54

I swapped from 18" to 16" (and associated increase in tyre profile) for this very reason with my S60.
Noticeable increase in comfort over the potholed roads on the commute.

Yobbo · Feb 16th, 2018, 16:45

17's ride better, 18's look better.

Is that a fair statement?

wimorrison · Feb 16th, 2018, 18:23

I have 17" for winter that have a higher pressure than the 18" summer to give me the same feel.

drop the pressure in your 18" to 35 (or even lower) or so and that will give you the 'softness" you want, but tyre wear and fuel usage will increase if you go too low.

Simon Jones · Feb 16th, 2018, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yobbo

17's ride better, 18's look better.

Is that a fair statement?

Yes but you can't see them when you're driving

Feb 16th, 2018, 07:04	#1
SvenAgain Old Member Last Online: Jun 24th, 2023 17:54 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Stirling	17" or 18" Alloys? My XC60 has 18" alloys and I find the ride quite firm over our local potholed roads. Would changing these for 16" or 17" wheels make much of a difference? Cheers, Sven Last edited by SvenAgain; Feb 16th, 2018 at 07:15.

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wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	I have 17" for winter that have a higher pressure than the 18" summer to give me the same feel. drop the pressure in your 18" to 35 (or even lower) or so and that will give you the 'softness" you want, but tyre wear and fuel usage will increase if you go too low. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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Ruxpin Junior Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 15:45 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: England	I swapped from 18" to 16" (and associated increase in tyre profile) for this very reason with my S60. Noticeable increase in comfort over the potholed roads on the commute.

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