Rough Ride

[6506gary]

I have a 2011 XLT with 20" hankook tires inflated to 40 psi and have about 22K miles on the tires. My wife was involved in a car accident with her minivan and she broke her neck, thankfully that is all, however now she does not want to ride in the X because she feels every little bump and the larger ones are a killer. I think it rides real good on nice smooth asphalt, but rough road sections are a little over the top even for me. Anybody got any suggestions? Maybe newer tires with softer rubber, air shocks, or what?

Thanks in advance, Gary

 

[182RG]

There is a significant difference in ride (softer) between the 18" wheels and tires and the 20". It is the primary reason I stayed with the 18's. Low profile looks nice, but have a very harsh ride.

 

[boss377]

I have a 2011 XLT with 20" hankook tires inflated to 40 psi and have about 22K miles on the tires. My wife was involved in a car accident with her minivan and she broke her neck, thankfully that is all, however now she does not want to ride in the X because she feels every little bump and the larger ones are a killer. I think it rides real good on nice smooth asphalt, but rough road sections are a little over the top even for me. Anybody got any suggestions? Maybe newer tires with softer rubber, air shocks, or what?

Thanks in advance, Gary

Sorry for your crash. Why did you overinflate the tires? I'm pretty sure Ford wants them at 35lbs.
That would make a huge difference in ride.

 

[JDraper]

As said above..drop your tire pressure at least 5 lbs.