So I keep researching on how to improve ride quality, I feel the suspension or ride quality on the 2023 Model Y is still pretty bumpy. I come from Model S Plaid and on occasion drive our Model Y. We currently have 20 inch Inductions which I love the look of just hate the ride quality.
I keep thinking 19inch is likely the answer I am looking for, but it requires some capital to figure that out and backing out of that decision is not the easiest.
Is there any way to make the 20in ride quality as smooth as 19inch?
I read some threads about people saying go 270 on the 20inch and that makes little more smooth, does that make it more smooth than going for 19s?
What type of ride quality do you have in your 2023 model Y? I feel like I got stuck with inductions cause I ordered the inventory stock car to get a car much faster. I think though I would like the 19s better. I don't care about looks too much just want comfortable ride.
What would you suggest?
I have one friend offering to sell some Forged 19inch wheels but I also can't back out of that if I don't like it, so trying to gather some more information.
for the money you might spend to get 18" wheels (and tires) on your MYLR, that money would be better spent on suspension.
for me, that cost was $400 for a full set of used (but new) M3 18" Aero wheels, $850 for tires, $350 for wheel sensors.
suspension is the root cause of the issues, and while the wheelbase is a limiting factor, suspension is still the better place to put your money.
especially if you're finding the 2023 'comfort' setup still too bumpy, then suspension changes are your best option.
improvement can be had with 18" wheels and slightly larger diameter tires than stock (for more sidewall cushioning) but it's a subtle improvement.
find someone with 18" wheels on a 2023 MYLR and take a demo ride.
then, find someone who has done suspension changes on their MY (it can be any model Y variant; the chassis is the same for all)
take a demo ride.
the primary thing to note about all the aftermarket suspension offerings is that they seem (except one) to be predicated on lowering the ride height.
if you're good with that, then all will work fine and it becomes a question of feature sets and price.
if you're not, and you want/need to maintain the stock ride height (and preserve the option of larger tires for the sidewall), then there's just one option - the most expensive.