N00b Suspension Question

[HYM]

With the 19" rims and rubber-band tires installed, I have a gap of about 5.5 - 6cm between wheel and fender, which I thought was good enough to give passengers a comfy enough ride. What happened was I drove hard over the weekend with my in-laws in the back (haha!) and they commented that they could feel every hump and pothole.

Question: I know cutting springs wouldn't help with the soft springs. Would getting some coilovers or some new stiff springs help with narrowing the tire-fender gap and give the passengers *more* comfort than what the current suspension offer? Or would it be very little diff for comfort?

Gam siah many many.

[yc3333]

Bro your tyre profile too low lah, want comfort go with original 17" or even 16" lagi better!

The original springs on the W204 are meant for comfort. Contrary to what you think, getting stiffer springs or coilovers will only magnify the problem of a harsh ride.

I lombang u around in my car at the next GTG and you will know what i mean

[g8crasher]

Bro your tyre profile too low lah, want comfort go with original 17" or even 16" lagi better!

The original springs on the W204 are meant for comfort. Contrary to what you think, getting stiffer springs or coilovers will only magnify the problem of a harsh ride.

I lombang u around in my car at the next GTG and you will know what i mean

Spot on.

[Barney]

Sorry bro, nothing much you can do about comfort if your are on 2xx/35/19 tyres. The rubber is pretty thin. As mentioned, if you want comfort, 17".

[HYM]

I lombang u around in my car at the next GTG and you will know what i mean

Onz!

[HYM]

Gam siah, bros! Now I can tell my PM that I chose wheels too big and change suspension also won't help!

[jes]

yeah these guys are right. regret trading comfort for aesthetics when I just upgraded to 19". think 18' would have been sufficent .engine also working harder to pull the extra weight. sian. no choice but to tune the car next

[mercc]

Bigger rims sure looks nice but the ride can be pretty hard.

Was considering 19" too end up fitted 18" instead.