Ride comfort on a Mazda6 not smooth

I recently bought a 5 year old Mazda 6 TS D 121 to replace my 14 year old Toyota Avensis petrol 1.8L.

I find the ride on the Mazda is nowhere near as smooth and comfortable as the Toyota.

Every tiny bump in the road can be felt. The tyres are Dunlop radial 205/155/R16. What can I do to improve the comfort? Should I change the tyres? Can the suspension be made more springy?

Asked on 21 March 2012 by John Ibbitson

Answered by Honest John

I have a Mazda 5 on this size tyres and its ride comfort is fantastic. Are you sure your tyres are not over inflated.

Tags: suspension smooth ride

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