Xantia Suspension - Wheel Change

gadgetgricey · Post by **gadgetgricey** » 17 Jun 2011, 13:25

This is going to sound really weird, but can swapping the wheels over cause the car to ride more firmly????

Took the Exclusive wheels off the V6 that I'm selling and put them on my TD. Its not really harsh, but the car does not seem to absorb the bumps as well as it used to.

Have "pushed" down on the front suspension and it still moves, but just wondered if there was an easy way to check if the suspension is working correctly.

Thanks again.

- Dave -

cjuk81 · Post by **cjuk81** » 17 Jun 2011, 14:07

are the tyres a lower profile, that might make a difference slighty to the ride quality

Stekelly · Post by **Stekelly** » 17 Jun 2011, 14:07

Are they the same size tyres or is the sidewall smaller on the ones you put on?

Citroenmad · Post by **Citroenmad** » 17 Jun 2011, 22:05

Tyre pressure, tyre make and sidewall depth will have a noticeable effect.

Post by **Peter.N.** » 18 Jun 2011, 09:21

..all of the above and tyres can have different rubber compounds which can make them more or less flexible.

Peter