What I want to do is make the ride in my 2021 model Y smoother.
Yes I know I could have bought an X if I wanted a smooth ride, but for a number of reasons such as cost and in Canada being able to only write off up to $55,000 of the cost of the vehicle, I choose a Y.
I also understand that a lot of people like the ride of the Y. I don't. I would like a ride smooth like Butter. I'm getting old, I do long, difficult days at work and it sucks when I drive home and my neck aches when I hit every little bump. I drive an old, fully loaded 10 ton truck at work and I can tell you it rides smoother than the Y.
The plan so far is wheels and suspension. I have ordered the MPP Model Y Comfort Adjustable Coilovers. I should be getting them soon and I will review them after they are installed.
The first thing I did was lower the tire pressure to 37 lbs. Honestly I didnt notice any difference.
I could use some input about the tires. The plan is to buy a second set of rims that will be my summer tires. I live in Toronto so I use summer tires 7 or 8 months of the year.
I am mostly looking for comfort, plus I thought it would be good to get a narrower rim so the tire will hit the curb before the rim. I don't really care if my range takes a hit because I only do one or two long trips a year. I'm ok waiting a few more minutes at a supercharger.
So what would be the best tire/rim combo for my application?
I'm thinking 18 rim so the tire has more side wall, narrower than stock, and lighter to help with the ride quality. any suggestions?
thanks
Yes I know I could have bought an X if I wanted a smooth ride, but for a number of reasons such as cost and in Canada being able to only write off up to $55,000 of the cost of the vehicle, I choose a Y.
I also understand that a lot of people like the ride of the Y. I don't. I would like a ride smooth like Butter. I'm getting old, I do long, difficult days at work and it sucks when I drive home and my neck aches when I hit every little bump. I drive an old, fully loaded 10 ton truck at work and I can tell you it rides smoother than the Y.
The plan so far is wheels and suspension. I have ordered the MPP Model Y Comfort Adjustable Coilovers. I should be getting them soon and I will review them after they are installed.
The first thing I did was lower the tire pressure to 37 lbs. Honestly I didnt notice any difference.
I could use some input about the tires. The plan is to buy a second set of rims that will be my summer tires. I live in Toronto so I use summer tires 7 or 8 months of the year.
I am mostly looking for comfort, plus I thought it would be good to get a narrower rim so the tire will hit the curb before the rim. I don't really care if my range takes a hit because I only do one or two long trips a year. I'm ok waiting a few more minutes at a supercharger.
So what would be the best tire/rim combo for my application?
I'm thinking 18 rim so the tire has more side wall, narrower than stock, and lighter to help with the ride quality. any suggestions?
thanks