Chrysler Neon II (1999 - 2006 ) - Tyres and comfort over bumps

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Wed 26 Aug 2009 20:38
Tyres and comfort over bumps - adam f
Evening,

My cars rear suspension has been lowered slightly and is running on 205/45/16 low profile tyres. When the car left the factory it had 195/50/16 tyres on it.

I currently feel every lump and bump.

If i revert back to the original sized tyres will the ride comfort be better?

Edited by rtj70 on 26/08/2009 at 21:24

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Wed 26 Aug 2009 20:45
Tyres - rtj70
It might make some difference but the fact you lowered the suspension will mostly be to blame.

What car is this exactly?
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Wed 26 Aug 2009 20:52
Tyres - adam f
2001 Chrysler Neon R/T
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Wed 26 Aug 2009 21:40
Tyres - Bagpuss
Agree with rtj, the problem is more likely the lowered suspension using (probably) stiffer springs than the tyres.
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