Can my V50 ride more softly? - Page 2

yellowbenzene · Jul 23rd, 2012, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Gucci

As much as I like my car, the roads our way are not the most forgiving of stiff riding cars. Mine is an R-Design Sport SE on 18" Medusa wheels (Bridgestone tyres). Generally it's comfy, but I wondered if the suspension or shocks can be altered to ride more softly over the assault course AKA British roads.

Sometimes I fear for the structural integrity of my V50 driving to work in Glasgow. I've had to take the keyfob off my car key as it flails around so badly going over bumps! That said, I've come from a wallowing Mercedes E-class so I'm sure I'm a bit more sensitive to the bumps.

bluey_xc90 · Jul 23rd, 2012, 23:19

Will second going down from the 18" inch wheels. I have a set of 16" winter wheels and tyres - not only are they more pliant and more fun to drive on, but they are much lighter which helps on the unsprung weight.

I must admit that when I finish off the tyres on my 18"s am going to look for a set of like new genuine 17" and run them instead. Much nicer to drive and better handling.

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bluey_xc90 Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Essex	Will second going down from the 18" inch wheels. I have a set of 16" winter wheels and tyres - not only are they more pliant and more fun to drive on, but they are much lighter which helps on the unsprung weight. I must admit that when I finish off the tyres on my 18"s am going to look for a set of like new genuine 17" and run them instead. Much nicer to drive and better handling.

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