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Bumpy ride in Vauxhall Agila - should I change the wheels?

I've been driving a Vauxhall Aglia B for five years and it's everything I need. However, our poor roads makes the ride very harsh in London/Surrey. The car is on 185/60/15 wheels and it time to buy some new rubber. Is there a larger size I could fit to make the ride more comfortable?

Asked on 21 January 2014 by jaguarR

Answered by Honest John
No. That's the best size comes on. If the tyres are low rolling resistance then they will have relatively stiff sidewalls, so switching to softer, more grippy rubber might help. You could go to Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons, then have tyres that are good in snow and can be left on the car all year round.

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