Does the Continental Premium Contact offer a softer ride? In another thread elsewhere in this forum, someone has suggested Michelin Energy (EA3?) offer a better ride?
Can anyone else share their experiences of other makes of tyres running on 15? wheels?
I’ve taken delivery of a new 57 plate Jazz 1.4SE auto (made in China according to the VIN). The engine and CVT are superb, but the firm ride is truely awful on any less than perfect road surface when driving around town. The ride seems a bit jittery/fidgety but the issue is even the smallest road imperfection appear to be transmitted throughout the entire car and can be felt through the seat and steering wheel. It seems to be better at higher speeds, but I’ve not yet done any long distance motorway runs.
I would gladly sacrifice handling for softer Polo like ride. My previous car was a 98 Civic Aerodeck VTi and I’ve driven 2004 Civic, neither of which are as bad as my new Jazz.
I’m guess when Honda UK offered 15? alloys as standard on 2005 model 1.4SE, they effectively were bringing the handling and fimer ride characteristics from the Sports model through to the lesser model eventhough there was no changes to the suspension.
I read that perhaps the 15? wheels and Bridgestone tyres are too blame. Changing to 14? rims and different tyres allegedly makes a significant improvement.
http://www.hondafitjazz.com/tires.htmThe Jazz 1.2S is shod with 14? steel wheels and correct me if I’m wrong, early 1.4S/SE were also fitted with 14? steel wheels. Can any owners of these cars share their views?