Improving the ride in a 2010 Civic coupe

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Steven L., Mar 5, 2011.

  1. Steven L.

    Steven L. Guest

    I have a 2010 Civic coupe (bought it last July). The ride is firmer
    than I would like, certainly firmer than the 1995 Civic that I used to
    own.

    Would replacing the struts with new struts from some other manufacturer
    improve the ride at all? Or how about just reducing tire inflation
    pressure?




    -- Steven L.
     
    Steven L., Mar 5, 2011
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  2. Steven L.

    Red Butler Guest

    What is the current tire pressure? If it's above what the owner's manual
    specifies, you could lower it to that--- but no less. Too low will
    create heat build up which increases blow out risk, reduces tire life,
    and impairs handling.

    Also, you might try a softer riding tire. Check the big online tire
    dealer or mfr websites for info on what yours is and what options are
    available.
     
    Red Butler, Mar 5, 2011
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  3. Steven L.

    Red Butler Guest

    ....make that what the door sticker specifies...
     
    Red Butler, Mar 5, 2011
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  4. Steven L.

    Tegger Guest



    That's because the shocks in the '95 were WORN.

    Maybe you're just older than you used to be.
     
    Tegger, Mar 6, 2011
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  5. Steven L.

    Jim Yanik Guest


    Does his car have 40 or 50 series tires? they can give a rougher ride.
    he might try moving from a low profile tire to a higher profile
    tire(requiring a smaller rim size),although I doubt that will do what he
    wants.

    Changing tires/wheels or struts and rear shocks is expensive,and a
    crapshoot.(the chances of failure are greater than the chances of success)

    Is the car "stock" or has it been lowered/modified?
    Lowered cars have a stiffer ride,less suspension travel.
    Why did he buy the car in the first place if he doesn't like the ride?

    --
    Jim Yanik
    jyanik
    at
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    dot com
     
    Jim Yanik, Mar 6, 2011
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  6. Steven L.

    Steven L. Guest

    The auto dealer I bought the car from was in a locale where the roads
    were better.

    So when I took the car for a test drive, it seemed to ride O.K.

    But when I drove it back to my home town, where the roads are peppered
    with potholes everywhere, the ride seems worse than I remember it being
    during the test drive.

    The suggestion about switching to a different brand of tire is a good
    one. I hadn't thought of that. I had assumed that all tires of the
    right size for my car would ride the same.



    -- Steven L.
     
    Steven L., Mar 6, 2011
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  7. Steven L.

    Tegger Guest


    If it's pothole-type disruptions you're trying to minimize, you may find
    tire-changing won't do it. Ride is more a function of shocks and springs
    than tires.

    If you really can't stand the ride, you're better off to trade the car in
    on an Accord.
     
    Tegger, Mar 6, 2011
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