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Harsh ride quality in Range Rover Sport

I'm generally pleased with my recently acquired Range Rover Sport (owned for 2 months and travelled 5000 miles) but am unhappy with the ride which is much harsher and uncomfortable compared to our previous Discovery 4. I know the clue is in the name "sport" but can I improve it?

Asked on 26 April 2016 by Captain Rick

Answered by Honest John
The villains of the piece here are the 21-inch wheels with 275/45 R21 tyres. They have the same effect on the Jaguar F-Pace. You need the smaller 20-inch wheels with 255/50 Pirelli P Zero tyres, or 255/50 Pirelli Scorpion Verdes. Far fewer sharp shocks.

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