Increase Ride Comfort? - Toyota Yaris Forums

imike929 · 12-14-2012, 08:05 PM

Hey guys, i have had my 13 SE for about 2 weeks now and I have noticed while driving on the freeway and higher speeds that you really bounce around and feel every little thing in the road. Any recommendations as to mods to improve this? FYI I'm not huge into cars/modding so obvious things to others may be new to me lol. As usual, Thanks!

NJ Drive · 12-14-2012, 09:07 PM

You can always install 15" wheels and tires. It will make a dramatic difference in ride comfort without resorting to suspension tinkering.

Scubaru Steve · 12-16-2012, 09:56 AM

you would have to be very careful with 15" wheels, the spare steely is even 16" as there is not much clearance.
the SE also has stiffer springs, i dont mind the ride in mine though, i also have 17" for summer.

NJ Drive · 12-16-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubaru Steve

you would have to be very careful with 15" wheels...

Of course, there may be a little trial and error, but at least it has been verified that the factory 15" steelies fit over the SE's brakes, so it is possible.

mirapatec · 01-30-2013, 02:07 PM

Check your tire pressure. 33 psi may be most likely suggested for yout model. I have that suggestion and have set my psi accordingly. I get a little bounce at highway speeds, but i like to attribute that as friskiness.

why? · 01-31-2013, 04:12 PM

You mean as in the wind blows the car around, the car doesn't track straight, etc? As far as feeling bumps and stuff, there really isn't anything you can do.

but for tracking, a sway bar is a great investment, makes the car feel much better, plus it isn't that expensive. http://shop.microimageonline.com/Whi...-xD-BTR86Z.htm

12-14-2012, 08:05 PM	#1
imike929 Drives: '13 Super White SE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 60	Increase Ride Comfort? Hey guys, i have had my 13 SE for about 2 weeks now and I have noticed while driving on the freeway and higher speeds that you really bounce around and feel every little thing in the road. Any recommendations as to mods to improve this? FYI I'm not huge into cars/modding so obvious things to others may be new to me lol. As usual, Thanks!

01-30-2013, 02:07 PM	#5
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	Check your tire pressure. 33 psi may be most likely suggested for yout model. I have that suggestion and have set my psi accordingly. I get a little bounce at highway speeds, but i like to attribute that as friskiness. __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

01-31-2013, 04:12 PM	#6
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	You mean as in the wind blows the car around, the car doesn't track straight, etc? As far as feeling bumps and stuff, there really isn't anything you can do. but for tracking, a sway bar is a great investment, makes the car feel much better, plus it isn't that expensive. http://shop.microimageonline.com/Whi...-xD-BTR86Z.htm __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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12-14-2012, 09:07 PM	#2
NJ Drive Drives: 2012 Yaris SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 179	You can always install 15" wheels and tires. It will make a dramatic difference in ride comfort without resorting to suspension tinkering.

12-16-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	you would have to be very careful with 15" wheels, the spare steely is even 16" as there is not much clearance. the SE also has stiffer springs, i dont mind the ride in mine though, i also have 17" for summer.