18 inch wheels

[yfaywise]

Hello,

Do the 18 inch wheels make the ride firm and make you feel bumps? What wheel size works best for this car according to your experience?
I am asking this question because i tried a Kia Niro and it was indeed a issue.

Thank you

 

[mick78]

Generally you likely can tell a difference, though all ZS I have driven (incl. mine) ride resp. rode on 18" tires. Generally ride is okay for the segment, though slow speed ride is certainly helped by 17" units, especially as the "Comfort2trim that comes with 17" (name might differ elsewhere) has Kumho tires which are certainly a grade above the Gittis the ZS comes with in 18"; My winter tires, also 18", but higher end Dunlops are better in that respect. According to my dealership, the mid spec 17" are generally the best compromise, but that trim was missing the 360° camera and heated seats (and steering wheel, but that's okay for me), both features I didn't want to skip. I would have loved to combine those two things with fabric seats and 17" wheels tbh.