mydadslincoln Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Guys, I am ordering a new MKZ Hybrid and can't choose between the 18" and 19" wheels. After testing both, I could swear the bigger 19"s actually provided the softer ride. How is that possible? I thought the smaller tire would provide the softer, more luxury feel. Could the dealer just be underinflating the 19s? I did switch the 18s to "comfort mode" and it got a little softer but not as soft as the 19s. I feel like I am taking crazy pills.please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB_TX Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Mine has the 19s and I love the ride. I never tested a Z with the 18s, so I can't help there. Perhaps the 19s have a softer sidewall than the 18s. ??? :detective: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 When I worked at Shelby, I spoke with Ford engineers who tested every combination of tire for the GT500KR program - the 18s won hand down in every ride/handling category. However, the 20s (or in the the MKZ's case, the 19s) looked a lot better on the car. My advice is to do some demo rides - the difference between 18/19 might not be that significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scttrich Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The 19" look much better and make the car in my opinion. As far as the ride goes I tested both and did not notice any difference. It is such a great riding car that any difference felt would be negligible. srcolson and robertlane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 The 19" look much better and make the car in my opinion. As far as the ride goes I tested both and did not notice any difference. It is such a great riding car that any difference felt would be negligible. Unless you're going to track it, the difference between the sizes on the MKZ are not a lot, performance wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyse Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I really like the look of the 19's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBuck Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Robert is probably right. The difference between the two will be minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keo1050 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Go with the 19's :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 19's sure look better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB_TX Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Give it up y'all. This guy has not been on the site since his single post in December 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker1956 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 So sad. :cry: He didn't come back and say what he ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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