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Dec 5th, 2017, 08:11 | #1 |
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Increase from 17 inch to 18 inch wheels - comfort difference
I will need some new tyres next year and saw an advert for a set of near new XC60 wheels and tyres with only 3000km on them. The wheels are 18 inch with 235/60 R18 tyres (Coninental Conti Eco contact)
Currently I am running 17 inch wheels with the Volvo Original fitment Michelin 235/65 R17 tyres I went onto a tyre comparison website and discovered that the main diffrence between the 2 tyres is about 7% less sidewall depth on the 18 inch tyres. Will there be a noticeable drop in cushioning / comfort if I change from 17 to 18 inch wheels / tyres? I dont drive to the limit of my tyres so as long as they stick to the road I'm not too interested in performance, comfort is a concern though.
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I've gone from 17's to 18's and can tell at every single bump in the road - they do look good though! 17's are the perfect compromise in my opinion (which won't be everyone's I'm sure)
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Dec 5th, 2017, 18:33 | #3 |
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When I had my V60 it was on 18" wheels. I fitted 17" winter wheels and tyres. A much more comfy ride.
I find my XC60 on 18" fine. Why not do an Arianne and go for 21" wheels then moan about noise etc. Lol
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Dec 5th, 2017, 18:56 | #4 |
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I swap between 17” winter and 18” summer and have to say that I find the car handling much better with the 18” as I find the 17” too soft and ‘wallowy’ - I know some of this is down to the type of tyre, but not as much as the difference.
I suggest that the reason 18” is the standard size is because it offers handling coupled with comfort.
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Dec 6th, 2017, 08:02 | #5 |
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I've got 18's on my XC60 & no way would I class the tyre as low profile.
I'd go for it, give them a try & If you don't like sell them on again.
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Dec 8th, 2017, 21:30 | #6 |
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Ive 18’s and the R design chassis and its still like a mattress. Make sure you get the right profile of tyres and its fine.
I had an Alfa 159 on 16’s, swapped it for the Ti on lower springs and 19’s, it actually rode better and didn’t ground out as much. Doesn’t always make sense!
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