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Old 07-03-2009, 06:47 PM
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i drive a 05 em2 coupe and my car is very bumpy. It has stock suspensions but i have rims with brand new tires. my friend has a 2000 honda civic and it drives smooth but when i drive my car i feel every single bump in the road. i dont know what is wrong with it. need help!
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what size rims?
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Also, what size/brand/model tires?
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what size rims?
they are 17
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Also, what size/brand/model tires?
kumho ectsa 215/45/17
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could be ur shocks blown.....
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could be ur shocks blown.....
that to..more info or description.
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I did like to know what's the mileage on the vehicle you have?
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kumho ectsa 215/45/17
It's possible that the tires are over-inflated, or that they just ride harsh. But, I'd be willing to say that your struts need rebuilding.
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It's possible that the tires are over-inflated, or that they just ride harsh. But, I'd be willing to say that your struts need rebuilding.
ya i agree. wheels could make it somewhat bumpy for blow struts could do it..
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Overinflation/blown struts sounds like the most logical choice imo...
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I did like to know what's the mileage on the vehicle you have?
It has 70k on it
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It's possible that the tires are over-inflated, or that they just ride harsh. But, I'd be willing to say that your struts need rebuilding.
I don't think I overinflated my tires. Theyre all are at 30 psi which should be right. How much do you think it will cost to buy/rebuild my struts?
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The smaller tires will cause a bit of a harsher ride and yeah it could be the struts gong out too. Just look at your struts and see if there is any oil around the piston.
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I don't think I overinflated my tires. Theyre all are at 30 psi which should be right. How much do you think it will cost to buy/rebuild my struts?
You can pay anything you want for struts. I'd recommend not getting the $40 pep boys junk and going for oem or better.
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buy all 4 new shocks you can get all new for 170 at autozone
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possiably just because of the rim size is larger can definatly cause for bumper ride and depending on the tire size also typically the thinner the tire the harsher the ride
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These cars are bouncy compare to 99-00 civic , no doubt about it , i owned them both
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Default Re: very bumpy ride
Originally Posted by ilovemyEM2
i drive a 05 em2 coupe and my car is very bumpy. It has stock suspensions but i have rims with brand new tires. my friend has a 2000 honda civic and it drives smooth but when i drive my car i feel every single bump in the road. i dont know what is wrong with it. need help!
It's normal.

The ride quality of '01-05 Civics - and '03-05 in particular - is much more harsh than '00 and older models. The suspension systems are completely different.

Your 17 inch wheels and tires also aren't helping your ride quality. A smaller wheel with a taller tire sidewall will soak up bumps more easily.
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