Think I may change
- Thread starter Molldog
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40mm lowered how? Just lowering springs on original shocks? If so I’d guess changing wheels will have very little impact.
The consensus seems to be that suspension has a much greater effect on comfort than an extra centimetre of sidewall.
The consensus seems to be that suspension has a much greater effect on comfort than an extra centimetre of sidewall.
Just as I suspected @Bigsidavies
I had the van lowered before delivery. I’m guessing it was just springs on original shocks. Totally clueless when I bought the van!
Would it be a case of replacing shocks as well to improve comfort?
Is it an expensive job to keep it lower with different shocks?
I had the van lowered before delivery. I’m guessing it was just springs on original shocks. Totally clueless when I bought the van!
Would it be a case of replacing shocks as well to improve comfort?
Is it an expensive job to keep it lower with different shocks?
I disagree - large wheels and super low profile tyres do affect the ride as do the type of tyre. OEM shocks can also be improved upon.
I went in a van on 19s / solow’s and it felt like it didnt have any suspension. I didnt like the ride one bit.
I’ve ran a mix of 18s and 17s with -40mm springs and koni shocks and it rides perfectly. When fitting 17” winters with taller side walls it felt very slightly softer.
That said, aesthetics and ride are a very personal thing and what we all want / will accept is different, so feedback will vary accordingly.
I went in a van on 19s / solow’s and it felt like it didnt have any suspension. I didnt like the ride one bit.
I’ve ran a mix of 18s and 17s with -40mm springs and koni shocks and it rides perfectly. When fitting 17” winters with taller side walls it felt very slightly softer.
That said, aesthetics and ride are a very personal thing and what we all want / will accept is different, so feedback will vary accordingly.
Shame you’re not so far away I have a set of 18” amaroks off the van that you could try!
Most of the comfort will come with a good suspension set-up. 40mm isn’t a big drop but on standard shocks will feel cr4p. Yes, smaller wheels with bigger side walls will help but you will notice the biggest difference by sorting the suspension.
What pressure are your tyres? That can make a difference too.
What pressure are your tyres? That can make a difference too.
Speak to Steve at CRS! 20”s are fine with the correct suspension set up.
I'm on 20" Velares, VLR07's, nearly 2 years now since Steve @CRS Performance did his thing. The ride now is superb. Many of us highly recommend his services!
When I picked up the van it had allsorts of ride issues, Steve sorted those out for sure.
Last year's trip to Skye was a good test, passed with flying colours.
When I picked up the van it had allsorts of ride issues, Steve sorted those out for sure.
Last year's trip to Skye was a good test, passed with flying colours.
Change the wheels to more sensible proportions 17" or 18" fit decent tyres some tyre reviews may indicate what may be best. A good set of AS 3PM&S would give all round security and have a suspension review fit a set up that restores the height has good dampers KONI would be my choice and enjoy the ride. Is only a passing fashion fad having dropped suspension overly large wheels shod with elastic bands. Most of the time one cannot even see them as you will be driving it, unless you have a bench permanently parked to look at the things or a camera set up to watch them while going on your way. You may even enjoy driving again who knows 
It is certainly not a passing fad. People have always modified vehicles with various embellishments. A modified vehicle with larger wheels upgraded suspension and brakes correctly set up can be a vast improvement over the factory offering. Everyone to their own
