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Will new tyres solve my Polo's uncomfortable ride?

I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI that is 12 months old. When I went for a test drive, prior to purchase, I complained that the ride was too hard. The dealer told me not to worry as there is a 'comfort setting' by reducing the tyre pressures.

I dropped the front to 33PSI and rear to 30PSI but this hasn't fixed the problem. I really like the car and wonder if i change the current 185/60 R15 tyres to say 195/65R15 Mitchelin Cross Climates, would this significantly improve the ride?

Asked on 7 July 2016 by G Dudley

Answered by Honest John
Drop the fronts to 30 cold and leave the rears at 30 cold. See if that solves it. If not, fit Michelin Cross Climate 185/60 R15s and run them at 30/30 cold pressures. As soon as the tyres heat up pressures will increase to 32/32 anyway.

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