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Smoother Ride on 19" - Is It My Imagination?
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alanwxr
 


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Smoother Ride on 19" - Is It My Imagination?

Just curious really.

Change my wheels from Style 2 18" with Pirelli Scorpions to the 19" 7 spoke RR wheels with Scorpions. Done about 2k now on them, but since fitting them the whole ride seems smoother and quieter.

Is that just my imagination?  
Post #24482914th Jan 2008 1:17 pm
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SPOTTER
 


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alanwxr
 


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Yes 'John C', had the 18" on for 45k with two sets of tyres.  
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It should work the other way
The 19" have a lower sidewall which leads to lesser shock absorption
by the tyre and a harsher ride. Pete  
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It should, but I had similar experience, finding 19s more comfortable. I suspect that having less bounce in the sidewall lets the air suspension do its job better? I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.  
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