What tires do you have? They do make a difference, not just the size. I had the 18" wheels with Bridgestone tires on my 10 GT and it did ride hard, but it cornered well. Now on the 03 GT, it has 17" Michelin tires and the ride is much softer. The same bumps I barely feel vs the 10 GT, but it does not handle quite as well. I'm torn on the replacements I'll have to get next year as a result of the ride differences. Softer ride or better performance?crashbandit wrote:I have the stock 16in wheels and this car beats me up every day on my commute. I do have rough roads here in Wisconsin but this is the worst riding car I have ever owned or driven.
I got new tires for the OEM 18" wheels for both our 2009 Vibe GTs a few months ago and I ended up going with a 235/40/18 to get a little bit more cushion. I am really happy I did this. The ride is noticeably smoother and less harsh, but they still handle really well. I personally enjoy the ride our 2009 GTs provide. It's sporty, but not too crazy. I spent a lot of money on aftermarket parts trying to get my former Sunfires to ride like our 2009 Vibe GTs do from the factory !99viberunner wrote:I just went from the stock 205/55/16 to 235/40/18 on some new 18x8 wheels. It is a firmer ride, but I wouldn't say rough. I really like the feel and the ride.
Did you have any rubbing or clearance issues with this size? I would like to do the same.vibenvy wrote:I got new tires for the OEM 18" wheels for both our 2009 Vibe GTs a few months ago and I ended up going with a 235/40/18 to get a little bit more cushion. I am really happy I did this. The ride is noticeably smoother and less harsh, but they still handle really well. I personally enjoy the ride our 2009 GTs provide. It's sporty, but not too crazy. I spent a lot of money on aftermarket parts trying to get my former Sunfires to ride like our 2009 Vibe GTs do from the factory !99viberunner wrote:I just went from the stock 205/55/16 to 235/40/18 on some new 18x8 wheels. It is a firmer ride, but I wouldn't say rough. I really like the feel and the ride.
None here either.gmgaga wrote:Did you have any rubbing or clearance issues with this size?99viberunner wrote:No clearance issue at all.