tires and ride

Gjac wrote:
I was also noticing that the newer cars came with larger rims but lower profile tires. I would rather have larger rims with a higher aspect ratio tire to improve the ground clearance for the towed. Most salesmen did not know some said it would hurt the mpg.

But you do get a choice which determines which type tires you end up with. Buu the bottom of the line model and get 15" inch ordinary tires and rims, or buy the top of the line model, the SES or something along that line, and get the 19" low profile tires that ride like a lumber wagon. My last two new cars were the base models. Those 15" ordinary tires are much cheaper and last longer than the 19" low profile.

I was also noticing that the newer cars came with larger rims but lower profile tires. I would rather have larger rims with a higher aspect ratio tire to improve the ground clearance for the towed. Most salesmen did not know some said it would hurt the mpg.

They ride like log trucks on even small bumpiness etc.
Tires on our little black car are only 18 inch but with the suspension it is a firm ride. The bigger wheel weigh more. Some car's I've seen they had to lower the suspension and do wheel well work. They just about had to change rear differential gears too. It cost them mileage.
Those little rubber band tires run pretty high pressures for a car.
The twenties on the Edge are 45 lb. The 18's on the black car are at 38-40 with performance tires.
I saw a 70's Chevy the other day with rims that appeared to be in the neighborhood of thirty inches. They were certainly larger diameter than the MH or a Semi by a good bit. They would have to jump down from the car or maybe they had a rope ladder.

Snomas wrote:
I have 20" vs. stock 18" on my Toad and do have a little rougher ride, but I like the looks so each to his own!

X2 I have 22inch on my Suburban with Hankook tires

I have 20" vs. stock 18" on my Toad and do have a little rougher ride, but I like the looks so each to his own!

Thinner tires sure don't improve the ride any. Wider sidewalls soak up some of the impact whereas thinner tires have to have stiffer sidewalls to do the same work.

Are you saying you don't like the ride of your tires? Lots of brands to choose from out there. As long as the tire is inflated properly and can carry the weight, you should be fine. Your manufacturer spec out your MH to ride on 19" tires, factoring in the weight/carrying capacity of the MH. Suspension is another factor in ride quality.:h