scv76

Would it be stupid to buy the Advanced and have the wheels changed to 18" ones? Reason would be to get an even softer ride

Oswald Vater

I don't think it would be stupid at all. I would do the same thing if buying the same car. You might even get a little bit of a lower price if the dealer is willing to go this route and from my experience test-driving both combinations the ride will definitely be better to boot.

George Knighton

Personally, I would not do it and I am surprised you're thinking about it. But that's just one dumb old man's opinion.

I am surprised that the Advance Package does not include magnetic shocks, in fact. I have noticed that in Sport mode, I would really appreciate a little more stiffness. It's kind of nice shooting up the mountain in Sport mode but to really accomplish anything you need a stiffer suspension.

But, as I said, that's just one man's opinion and people need to do what they want to do.

:-)

Edward'TLS

Not at all, because going from 19" to 18" will give a more comfortable and smoother ride, especially for those who drive daily on less-than-perfect road surfaces.

Treblig

What about going with a slightly taller 19" tire?

neuronbob

I would love to hear from someone who has driven on both the 18's on the base and the 19's. How significant is the difference?

I'm on 19's every day on my CTS-V and with mag ride control, I can control (2 settings) ride firmness. I'm a firm ride person so the 19s likely wouldn't bother me.

Related question: I wonder why the RLX doesn't have suspension control like the MDX? That would likely solve much of this problem. Maybe at the MMC.....which is about when I would be buying.....

Edward'TLS

^^^^^

The RLX is not alone.

The 2014 MDX no longer has the "Active Damper" suspension that the 2G MDX used to have.

No driver-adjustable suspension option on either the flagship Acura sedan and the flagship Acura SUV, is considered to be a huge setback to the Acura brand's ADVANCE image.

George Knighton

I'm sure I'll get used to it, but compared to my TL SH-AWD, the RLX seems a little floaty at times and even jittery at other times.

2011TL

^^^
That's my exact impression after a test drive back in March/April - floaty and jittery. Sometimes it just didn't seem to be firmly planted. But maybe that's only because of the sometimes harsh ride of my 2009 TL SH-AWD Tech.

scv76

Does anyone know if the speedo could be electronically calibrated if such a wheel size change is done?

db22

It is not necessary - the 18's are 245/45 and the 19's are 245/40 so the circumference is within tolerance of speedometer accuracy. Obviously, if you go "out of spec" with sizes then a re-cal will be required. (software changes the divide-by number from the tranny tach).

scv76

Thanks for the response