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Honda Civic Type R - How can I make the ride more comfortable?

In the light of our ever deteriorating roads, would it be possible to fit different suspension components (springs, dampers) to my Civic Type R to make its ride slightly more comfortable without sacrificing road holding and handling too much?

I love the car's performance, build quality, reliability and practicality; I would just like it not to have such an unforgiving, harsh ride. I've put up with this for six years and would like to keep the car if possible.

Asked on 5 April 2016 by A Robinson

Answered by Honest John
The easiest way is to change the wheels and tyres to the smallest wheel that will fit around the front brakes and the deepest profile tyres that give the same rolling circumference as the originals. You have to disclose the 'modification' to your insurer.
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