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      10-03-2015, 10:00 AM   #1
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Ride quality 19" vs 20" wheels

Few of the wheels I am considering going to from the stock 19" wheels start in the 20" size. I think I already know the answer to my question however I like to get some feedback from those that have went from 19" wheels to 20" on the F80/F82. I am concerned about ride harshness and since the sidewall of the 20" tire is not as tall as the 19" tire I would have to believe the ride quality will be harsher. Please advise on the positives and negatives. Thanks in advance.
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19" in comfort mode with stock suspension feels like an S class compared to drop on 20's
19" in comfort mode on KW HAS suspension= feels like sport mode stock
20" 265/30 & 295/30 on comfort- feels like sport plus plus. Definitely makes the ride rougher.. In sport +, it gets kinda annoying when going over rough roads
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Personal experience:

19" in comfort mode with stock suspension feels like an S class compared to drop on 20's
19" in comfort mode on KW HAS suspension= feels like sport mode stock
20" 265/30 & 295/30 on comfort- feels like sport plus plus. Definitely makes the ride rougher.. In sport +, it gets kinda annoying when going over rough roads
Im in the same boat... Im thinking of getting 20's ( since DPE offered to sponsor my car). I'm currently on 19's....but at stock suspension height. How low are you running your KW HAS on these? Im about to get mine dropped with KW HAS next week.
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Personal experience:

19" in comfort mode with stock suspension feels like an S class compared to drop on 20's
19" in comfort mode on KW HAS suspension= feels like sport mode stock
20" 265/30 & 295/30 on comfort- feels like sport plus plus. Definitely makes the ride rougher.. In sport +, it gets kinda annoying when going over rough roads
Im in the same boat... Im thinking of getting 20's ( since DPE offered to sponsor my car). I'm currently on 19's....but at stock suspension height. How low are you running your KW HAS on these? Im about to get mine dropped with KW HAS next week.
I'm running my HAS at the lowest possible setting which I believe is a -1.2" drop all around
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