Tire recommendations for a soft ride

Rivertenderrivertender · Mar 12, 2020

2017 Pacifica, Ltd., 21k miles

I am looking for one thing and one thing only in this next set of tires I am needing to buy now: the softest, most cushy smooth ride possible.
Not interested in long wear, handling, etc.

i have always had good luck with Michelin tires, but would like your thoughts on which Michelin model to buy and or your thoughts on any other brand that will do as good a job as possible of making the bumps in the road go away.

The vehicle came with Bridgeton Taranza tires 235 60 18s. I don't think Bridgeton is known for a great ride, more for longevity?

Thanks for your thoughts.

lutorm · Mar 12, 2020

If you replaced your wheels with 17", you'd get a softer ride.

Rivertenderrivertender · Jul 5, 2023

Thanks. I have considered that, but it is a bunch of money for a hoped for ride. I aree, more aspect, more soft....but no guarantees. If I did change I would go straight to those Yokohomas I mentioned.

kohyuta · Mar 12, 2020

Best way to soften up the ride is to have smaller wheels. You'll get the softest ride on a set of 17" wheels and 235/65R17 tires. I've heard that the Michelin Primacy MXV4 is a smooth ride standard. I have 235/60R18 Continental TrueContact Tours (on 18" wheels) on our Limited and love them.

Rivertenderrivertender · Jul 5, 2023

Thanks. Interested. Tell me about your Continentals. What do you love about them?

SWPacLim · Mar 14, 2020

The 18s have huge sidewalls. No need to go to 17s for a good ride. Even the 20s have plenty of sidewall height.

You want grand touring tires, I wouldn't focus on the brand, go to www.tirerack.com and read reviews in that size.

I would choose from these:

https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100...1=yes&autoMake=Chrysler&autoYear=2017&autoModel=Pacifica%20Limited&autoModClar=

Tire recommendations for a soft ride

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