Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Middleton, Manchester
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Body Roll
Hi,
On my previous D3 I replaced the 18" Goodyears with 18" Pirrelli Scorpions and found the vehicle 'rolled' less on cornering, helping to reduce the sea-sickness suffered by my passengers. My latest D3 has 18" Goodyears, and again I'm thinking of changing to the Scorpions.
However, what I'd like to know is whether I'd get a firmer ride, with less body roll, if I moved up to 19" wheels with Pirellis on.
Thanks,
LJ Coffeecup March 2005 TDV6 S - Tonga Green - Manual May 2008 TDV6 SE - Stornoway Grey - Auto Dec 2010 SDV6 XS - Galway Green - Auto
28th Aug 2009 12:53 pm
Willy Eckerslike
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: N Yorks
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I suppose the only way a tyre can affect body roll would be the sidewalls flexing outwards, so in theory stiffer side walls would equal less body roll, but give a harsher ride. So the less profile the less sidewall flex, unless you put on AT or MT tyres with stiffened side walls. Confused you will be now Club Pie n Pea
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28th Aug 2009 1:26 pm
alanwxr
Member Since: 19 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
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I found it a lot better and smoother ride going from 18" to 19", miles better...........
28th Aug 2009 8:55 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
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I think it depends on how sensitive you are to the change in 'feel' of the vehicle.
I have noticed more apparent roll with my GG AT2s than with the Cooper HT+s I had before. I think it is the flex of the full tread.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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29th Aug 2009 1:58 am
Coffeecup
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Middleton, Manchester
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Think I'll look out for a set of 19" rims with Pirelli Scorpion Tyres at a reasonable price (whatever a reasonable price looks like).
Thanks,
LJ Coffeecup March 2005 TDV6 S - Tonga Green - Manual May 2008 TDV6 SE - Stornoway Grey - Auto Dec 2010 SDV6 XS - Galway Green - Auto
29th Aug 2009 9:24 am
alanwxr
Member Since: 19 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 306
Should get a set of brand new, i.e. just off new car, rims and tyres like 7 spoke FFRR for no more than £650. Cheaper than tyres alone.
My last set of FFRR 7 spoke cost £530, and the only miles the car they had come off had done was off the transporter!
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