Are 17's A LOT more comfortable than 18's?

[Duke]

I went from 17s to 18s and didn't notice much difference. Even dropping down to 16s is only marginally more comfortable over the bumps. I think its just hard suspension.

[mad_pete]

I found 17s more comfortable not massive but it was more comfortable.

[xjay1337]

Noticeably no difference at all.

[Scottymon]

LOL, Poll Worthy.

[MC71]

Don't care!

[Scottymon]

Kind of... but i just like the look of them, and I can park it and not worry about curbing them

I can undersatnd that, esp. with a bit of a slam and 345 under there.  Wish I hadn't sold my R32's now, was going to buy a BBk but didn't get round to it... still have the standard 312's.. which are pretty lame really.

[Scottymon]

Don't care!

HA, I knew that was an option I shouldn't have included.

[fingerling]

The more sidewall you have the more comfortable the ride.

17's should have a higher profile than 18's as the idea is to have the same rolling radius when you chnage wheels ie 225/40/18 to 225/45/17

[aarondsg]

I put some 19 speedlines on my golf and found it drove horrible ruined it
then I put on some 18 audi s5 alloys and its just as comfortable as 17 but much better looking

[biffobear]

Certainly quieter , 18's sound like all wheel bearings are knackered, when I put 17's back on for winter it is sooooo much smoother

[mad_pete]

Remember tyre choice is a big factor too. 18s on quality tyres will ride better than 17s on budget.

[T6 SUR]

personally i think 17's look pretty average, 18's set it off so much nicer.

[mad_pete]

I didn't like 17s on my GTI but I liked them on my Pirelli oddly enough. I think the xenons and smoked lights, and body kit worked better with the understated wheels. But I'm into a bit of a sleeper look at the moment.