Many base models we have driven at media launch events drive better on their smaller rims and
taller profile tires than the «upgraded» trims.
Not exact matches
Tucked in with everything else, a new damper - strut front and DeDion rear suspension combine with
taller springs and higher -
profile tires to deliver a ride mostly free of tumult or clamor.
The smaller, lighter wheels along with
taller -
profile tires make a huge difference.
You get a better ride with smaller wheels and
taller tires, with little loss in performance compared to very low
profile tires on large diameter wheels.
The alloys are wrapped by
tall -
profile all - season Continental
tires, the kind more commonly found on crossovers and SUVs.
11 mm of that comes from a
taller tire profile (a 245/45 all - season
tire wraps the Allroad's 18 - inch wheels) and the rest comes from a
taller suspension.
Taller tires, such as 65 - series, cushion bumps much better than low -
profile tires but typically don't handle as well.
Since we are on the topic, let's ask ourselves if these
tall, low -
profile tires make sense on a vehicle with 4 × 4.