Hello everyone,
For those of you who rode in both 19" and 18", how big of a difference is there comfortable wise. Can you feel the difference in the smooth of the ride? I have 19" right now and want to change to 18" because I prefer a smoother ride versus the looks.
For those of you who rode in both 19" and 18", how big of a difference is there comfortable wise. Can you feel the difference in the smooth of the ride? I have 19" right now and want to change to 18" because I prefer a smoother ride versus the looks.
Wheels have very little to do with ride quality, it is the tires mostly. With 18s, you're able to run a taller tire sidewall, giving you that overall better "comfy" ride and feel.
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Agree with the above post. While naturally the 18's will have a smoother ride compared to the 19's with an identical tire the sidewall stiffness of tires vary greatly depending on the grade of the tire. If you don't want to fork out more money for rims you can try a more touring oriented tire which have softer sidewalls which might give you a bit more comfort. I am currently running the stock 18's and went for a very aggressive tire compared to stock and the ride is much rougher due the difference in sidewall stiffness.
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What tire brand or tire sizes do you think is ideal for the IS350 for the most comfy ride?Originally Posted by Gville350
Wheels have very little to do with ride quality, it is the tires mostly. With 18s, you're able to run a taller tire sidewall, giving you that overall better "comfy" ride and feel.
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Sorry I am very new to this whole car thing. What do the soft and stiff sidewalls mean? How do I know which tire has a soft sidewall? What tire brand or tire sizes do you think is ideal for the IS350 for the most comfy ride?Originally Posted by Sportskid1
Agree with the above post. While naturally the 18's will have a smoother ride compared to the 19's with an identical tire the sidewall stiffness of tires vary greatly depending on the grade of the tire. If you don't want to fork out more money for rims you can try a more touring oriented tire which have softer sidewalls which might give you a bit more comfort. I am currently running the stock 18's and went for a very aggressive tire compared to stock and the ride is much rougher due the difference in sidewall stiffness.
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Go with something like Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires. 225/40R18 front and 255/40R18 rear stock specs are what I have.They are comfy, handle and grip pretty good at the same time.
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Doyou think the tire brand is more important in a smootg comfy ride or the rim diameter?Originally Posted by FSportIS
Go with something like Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires. 225/40R18 front and 255/40R18 rear stock specs are what I have.They are comfy, handle and grip pretty good at the same time.
Lexus Champion
Like some have said, taller (or fatter literally) sidewall will give you more comfy ride. The rims diameter does not have much to do with comfy level unless you are lowering your car or running extremely thin tire with little sidewall, then it will be very stiff (not comfy). Now, smaller rims will give you a chance of getting fatter taller sidewall tires like if you go with 15 inch and super fat tires, you will have comfy but no performance. However, 18in and 19in are not that big different because you can get fat enough sidewall for both to give you comfy.
Tire brand and model does make a difference in comfy or handling performance. For comfy, go with something like Continental ExtremeContact DWS. For performance of handling and grip, go with something like Michelin Super Sport.
Tire brand and model does make a difference in comfy or handling performance. For comfy, go with something like Continental ExtremeContact DWS. For performance of handling and grip, go with something like Michelin Super Sport.
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Tire brand and model does make a difference in comfy or handling performance. For comfy, go with something like Continental ExtremeContact DWS. For performance of handling and grip, go with something like Michelin Super Sport.
My wheel setup is 225/35ZR19 and rear is 255/35ZR19. Which number makes the biggest difference in a comfy ride? I heard the middle number (35) should be higher if I wanted a more comfy ride. Is that true?Originally Posted by FSportIS
Like some have said, taller (or fatter literally) sidewall will give you more comfy ride. The rims diameter does not have much to do with comfy level unless you are lowering your car or running extremely thin tire with little sidewall, then it will be very stiff (not comfy). Now, smaller rims will give you a chance of getting fatter taller sidewall tires like if you go with 15 inch and super fat tires, you will have comfy but no performance. However, 18in and 19in are not that big different because you can get fat enough sidewall for both to give you comfy. Tire brand and model does make a difference in comfy or handling performance. For comfy, go with something like Continental ExtremeContact DWS. For performance of handling and grip, go with something like Michelin Super Sport.