You can buy a wheel and tire combo with the same rolling circumference so no need to adjust the speedometer.
I don't think I'll find or buy a used car
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I was going to mention the very same option
RAM Classic 1500? Cheapish(if you don't burn too much gas), simple interiors but very quiet and smooth, I don't notice the live axle jiggle as much in those as other trucks as most come with high profile large diameter tires.
Our base Outback has got a soft marshmellow ride with 17" 225/65 tires, and is spec'd for you perfectly, but to get heated seats in the US you had to go up a trim level. But in 18-19 I think you could avoid most frills and get heated seats still.
Our base Outback has got a soft marshmellow ride with 17" 225/65 tires, and is spec'd for you perfectly, but to get heated seats in the US you had to go up a trim level. But in 18-19 I think you could avoid most frills and get heated seats still.
A 110 Volt outlet isn't ideal for EV charging but it could work if you have lots of time to charge. [My nephew has a Tesla Model 3 and that's all he uses.] You could do a fast charge at a commercial Level 3 outlet if you needed an occasional fast charge.
A 120 mile round trip would be no problem with my Tesla Model 3 but it's ride is nothing to write home about, pretty similar to your Volvo I expect.
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2018+ Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo trim. 3.6/8 spd. 17” 70 series tires, less tech than higher trims.
Respectfully you may have to accept a feature that likely will never break and cost you money to get the comfort you want for your wife.
You can buy new Grand Cherokees in the phoenix market for $36k + tax etc right now. Add an extended warranty.
Respectfully you may have to accept a feature that likely will never break and cost you money to get the comfort you want for your wife.
You can buy new Grand Cherokees in the phoenix market for $36k + tax etc right now. Add an extended warranty.
In this particular situation, I actually think a minivan would be a great “just right“ vehicle solution. They have a higher seating position and easier egress with a taller roof line, and yet should be low enough that you don’t actually put on hiking boots to get up into them. The wide sliding door is a great benefit and the rides are pretty smooth and they don’t have gargantuan beastly rims and tires.
There are several to pick from, but I like the Pacifica because of its ingenious “Stow & Go” seating system should you ever need to create more space in the van for storing any kind of medical gear or other items. It actually rides quite nicely and is remarkably quiet inside. They have multiple trim levels and many of them offer leather if that’s your thing.
There are several to pick from, but I like the Pacifica because of its ingenious “Stow & Go” seating system should you ever need to create more space in the van for storing any kind of medical gear or other items. It actually rides quite nicely and is remarkably quiet inside. They have multiple trim levels and many of them offer leather if that’s your thing.
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I agree on downsizing the rims and going with a bigger sidewall. The overall tire diameter will stay close to original.
If you want to find out the smallest diameter that will fit over the calipers, check out your spare, if it’s the compact one.
If you want to find out the smallest diameter that will fit over the calipers, check out your spare, if it’s the compact one.
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This response assumes you'll keep the Volvo and set it up for a more comfortable ride.
Koni Special Active dampers made my Audi A4 Quattro ride significantly better (was not bad), and still corner as "sporty" as Bilstein B8 Sport dampers. Clicky to find your car's application.
I also agree going -1 in rim diameter, with a taller sidewall, for equivalent rolling circumference can help, especially if the wheel and tire combo is lighter (inertia is what inertia does). If you're currently on "runflat" tires, switching to conventional (go-flat) tires will also significantly improve the ride. Tire Rack Tire Decision Guide indicates you can go with wheel diameters all the way down to 16", and factory wheels were offered all the way down to 17" (so the advice you got, is nonsense, regarding "tuned" for that tire and wheel size).
I hope your wife finds the relief you are seeking.
- Get and have installed Koni Special Active shocks/struts
- Go with a smaller wheel diameter and taller side wall, in the stock rolling diameter/circumference
- Switch away runflat to goflat tires if you're on runflat tires now
- Use a touring/comfort oriented tire
- Switch away runflat to goflat tires if you're on runflat tires now
Koni Special Active dampers made my Audi A4 Quattro ride significantly better (was not bad), and still corner as "sporty" as Bilstein B8 Sport dampers. Clicky to find your car's application.
I also agree going -1 in rim diameter, with a taller sidewall, for equivalent rolling circumference can help, especially if the wheel and tire combo is lighter (inertia is what inertia does). If you're currently on "runflat" tires, switching to conventional (go-flat) tires will also significantly improve the ride. Tire Rack Tire Decision Guide indicates you can go with wheel diameters all the way down to 16", and factory wheels were offered all the way down to 17" (so the advice you got, is nonsense, regarding "tuned" for that tire and wheel size).
I hope your wife finds the relief you are seeking.
I just made a post lamenting how the new Jeeps look, but they fit OP's needs IMO
NX300 is actually a rough ride compared to balance of their products except the is series.IF you mean her condition, nope oncologist and palliative care people say this is how it will be. I'm in my 70's and she is touching 70 and we want / need function over form. And we want an SUV or wagon type (V60 style). We test drove a Lexus NX 300 and that was the one with the very strange mousepad. Also it reminded me of the days when Saab had their ignition key on top the center console. A mechanic friend said he repaired a lot of Saabs that had liquid get into that ignition key area. I thought the same of the mouse pad. the day something spills is the day I see $1000 fly out the window.
But Lexus does have the ride we are looking for.
Try the newest Mitsubishi outlander sport you can find with all the trimmings on it. I had a customer of mine from Texas who bought one of those for the exact reasons that you're mentioning right now.
I have a car buying service here in Atlanta and I buy vehicles all over the country, and ship them to commercial customers along with folks who know exactly what they want. Sometimes you're trying to find the 1% of the 1%, and other times people are as casual as can be as to what they want.
I would test drive one of those and see if it's your liking. Make sure it has leather and all the goodies. All the best.
I have a car buying service here in Atlanta and I buy vehicles all over the country, and ship them to commercial customers along with folks who know exactly what they want. Sometimes you're trying to find the 1% of the 1%, and other times people are as casual as can be as to what they want.
I would test drive one of those and see if it's your liking. Make sure it has leather and all the goodies. All the best.
I guess I'm the Luddite here... but I like steel wheels (well, particularly for winter). Never had an issue with corrosion that caused air leaks. Son in law & brother in law - alloys - both did...
I haven't had leaks with alloys but have heard of it. Personally, I'd rather have cheap steel rims, while I don't like hubcaps I don't enjoy washing cars either--so alloys left to their own devices will tarnish and get ugly (while steel starts out that way and stay that way).
With the OP on sidewall height. Don't see a need for it. I realize it sacrifices handling--but I drive a Corolla, just what did I expect in the first place?
My steel wheels on 15 Pilot LX are rusting a tad. Not exactly pretty.
Buy a new set of hubcaps. Or just wirewheel and paint.
Thumbs up for Luddites everywhere.
My Mille Miglia wheels for winter use were fine. Looked great too. (I actually got compliments on my winter wheels). I've had good luck with both Enkei and BBS alloy wheels - both OEM.
I think the problem with my Sport Edition alloy wheels was they weren't very good quality.
Steel wheels are okay for winter use. They don't look that great though.
Steel wheels for the loss, buy alloy:
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my personal preference is to take smaller diameter rims “if” the optional ones are shod with a tire of the same width (when it’s all show and no go). One less inch of rim often has weight and curb benefits. I cannot predict the future but our next car may have 22” rims. The largest we have now are 19”.
Ps we are all different but fancy open rims revealing tiny rotors and floating calipers is a Hall and Oates for me
LOL Especially when they're super rusty!
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When I see steelies on a vehicle such as yours, I think to myself “potentially high IQ.”
Both my mom and dad went out of their way to get steel rims. In their minds, they were getting the underpinnings of a model while avoiding the fluff and overpriced options. My mom had a 2005 CR-V LX with steelies
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