Hi all
I am currently running a2 1.6 fsi 2004 with the 17 inch wheels 205/40R/17 tyres the car has 120.000 miles. To my knowledge the shocks and suspension have never been replaced. My wife finds the car a little hard on her back with the road humps that we have around Yeovil.
Have had the wheels totally refurbished and straightened and now look fantastic.
My question is two fold
1.Would changing the wheels to higher profile give a softer ride and if so any recommends from experience would be grateful
2. Replacing shocks and springs to gas shocks would this also soften the suspension and give a less hard ride, again any recommends on brands and make from those who have went down this route
I no longer drive the car that fast having mellowed my driving habits with age but would love to continue using her for the foreseeable future.
Regards Alex
I am currently running a2 1.6 fsi 2004 with the 17 inch wheels 205/40R/17 tyres the car has 120.000 miles. To my knowledge the shocks and suspension have never been replaced. My wife finds the car a little hard on her back with the road humps that we have around Yeovil.
Have had the wheels totally refurbished and straightened and now look fantastic.
My question is two fold
1.Would changing the wheels to higher profile give a softer ride and if so any recommends from experience would be grateful
2. Replacing shocks and springs to gas shocks would this also soften the suspension and give a less hard ride, again any recommends on brands and make from those who have went down this route
I no longer drive the car that fast having mellowed my driving habits with age but would love to continue using her for the foreseeable future.
Regards Alex