I'm interested in getting some 17" on my 97 GXE. I will be doing a lot of interstate travel and don't want to lose a smooth ride for looks. I figure that the greater the diameter of a wheel, the greater the vibration of a slight misbalance. Does anyone have any suggestions or whatevers?
Also, what are some good riding tires for the money.

Thanks

FT

 

yep. when you do a plus one or plus two upgrade, you reduce the amount of rubber in the sidewall. less rubber = less flex, so the ride will be slightly rougher.

 

Although "got rice" has a true statement you probably won,t feel that big of a difference in ride quality, at least I did not. But if you lower it you WILL notice a BIG difference.

 

Hopefuly this will give the softest performance ride. I'm also putting on 17's with 205/55/17 tires. I would like a smooth ride also when I drive up to Northern California (about a 400+ mile drive). I think good bushings and a seat cushion will suffice, but I think when it's time to get new tires, I'll get slightly taller tires.