...It's weird that you say two models are identical spec wise with the only difference being wheel size :-XIt is actually quite common among manufacturers.
A quick look at the specs on the Listers site suggests to me that the Elegance doesn’t get the heated steering wheel, blind spot monitoring or privacy glass.I can never understand why many manufacturers let you opt, at added price, for larger wheels with lower profile tyres but they never provide the option to go for smaller wheels with higher profile tyres. Why not?
The diamond cut alloys look a million miles better than the plastic top loading washer mangle fan thing
The diamond cut alloys look a million miles better than the plastic top loading washer mangle fan thing
I think the plastic top loading washer mangle fan things sets our Jazz apart from all those 'ordinary' cars with their common (even when they are diamond cut) alloys.
The Jazz EX: a special car with an EXclusive wheel design. ;D
I especially paid for the 15in alloys on the EX. Virtually every review of the Jazz I read or saw said the 15in coped better on the poor state of UK roads.It seems that the UK are obsessed with larger wheels and low profile tyres despite the state of our roads. It is a mystery to me why generally when you spec a car you are often given an option for larger wheels but rarely, if ever, an option for smaller wheels. Go figure!
I especially paid for the 15in alloys on the EX. Virtually every review of the Jazz I read or saw said the 15in coped better on the poor state of UK roads.
I must have had many reviews bookmarked and can't remember one about Mk4 body roll or screaming engine, althought quite a few CRV reviews complained about noise when flooring the throttle. Low profile tyres are a nonsense on British roads where most trips are commuting and shopping.
I especially paid for the 15in alloys on the EX. Virtually every review of the Jazz I read or saw said the 15in coped better on the poor state of UK roads.Had a Jazz SE as a loan car whilst my EX was being serviced and noticed the improved ride quality
The actual difference each side of the wheel will only be 1/2 inch ?
1/2 " difference in side wall height is an approximation. Higher tyre walls make up the 1" difference in diameter between 15" and 16" wheels , ie 1/2" more height between the wheel and the road, and 1/2" more at the top of the wheel where it makes no difference to handling etc.
To be more accurate the profile of the tyre as shown in tyre size , eg 185/60/R15, is a percentage of the tread width. . Thus 60% of 185 mm is 111m side wall while its 16" equivalent 185/55/R16 is 55% of the same 185mm tread width ie only 101.75 mm . 10mm less (approx) , which is 0.4 " , not quite half an inch. Not only that but measurement will be of a curved rubber side wall, not just the extra height between wheel rim and road surface.
Things get more complicated if tread width changes. For instance a 195/60/R15 tyre side wall is 60% of 195 = 117 mm not 111mm
I dont think so. Having a different brand of tyre can make just as much difference IMO
Thats as maybe, but were the Jazz is concerned and the difference between the Honda wheel options available... does it really make that much difference in driveability regarding bumps in the road? ;)