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Bad ride - will smaller wheels help?

I have a one year old Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4-litre petrol. The ride is very bouncy at low speeds, and only better at above 50mph. What can I do?

Tyre size 225-60-18, Dunlop SP Sport. I love the car, but cannot live with the ride quality.

Asked on 9 December 2012 by Geoff1000

Answered by Honest John

Unfortunately, nothing much apart from go down a wheel size to the Five-spoke 17-inch alloys with 225/65 R17 tyres fitted to the SWB.

Your car is tested here:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/suzuki/suzuki-gran.../

Tags: suspension wheels and tyres technical issues comfortable ride

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