The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums - View Single Post - has anyone reduced ZT wheel size and got better ride?

Matt_75 · 7th February 2023, 17:59

A surprising amount of ride compliance comes from the tyres, with a taller sidewall giving a softer ride. I don't have any experience of trying different wheels on the ZT but I did once buy a cheap Fiesta with 17" aftermarket alloys on. I didn't like the way they looked or rode so swapped them out for factory 15" alloys. The improvement in ride comfort was considerable. That said, as Tony suggested, changing to 75 suspension might yield a more significant benefit.

7th February 2023, 17:59	#4
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	A surprising amount of ride compliance comes from the tyres, with a taller sidewall giving a softer ride. I don't have any experience of trying different wheels on the ZT but I did once buy a cheap Fiesta with 17" aftermarket alloys on. I didn't like the way they looked or rode so swapped them out for factory 15" alloys. The improvement in ride comfort was considerable. That said, as Tony suggested, changing to 75 suspension might yield a more significant benefit. __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)