Ride Comfort w/ 18" TRD Wheels & Springs

[Dunk7]

I am getting ready to change my 2010 SE Camry from stock wheels and springs to the TRD 18" wheels and the TRD springs.

My question is will I notice a large difference in ride quality? Has anybody made this exact change?

I really like the look, but I don't want to have to sacrifice my smooth ride. I have never messed with suspension and wheels before so I am not sure how large of a difference I should expect.

[MJZ]

Ride will be worse, no doubt about it.

[PhatRoyale]

It will be noticeably firmer, but still comfortable.

[ArmY1]

just a quick question getting trd rims but not changing springs. Buying ultra racing reinforcement bars will the ride worsen?

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

^ no..but with the wheel gap it'll look horrible.

With the springs your ride will tighten up and be a bit rougher...but you can beef up the tires to keep it smooth.

You have the SE so the ride is already somewhat stiffer, you won't notice the difference as much as if you went from the LE or XLE suspension to TRD springs.

[Pawel062]

to be honest get teins as they are more comfortable than the trds and get 235/45/18 tires or even 225/50/18 tires. wont loose much comfort.

[ebumdude]

Originally Posted by Pawel062

to be honest get teins as they are more comfortable than the trds and get 235/45/18 tires or even 225/50/18 tires. wont loose much comfort.

And it will give you a better drop.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

Cheaper as well price wise

[Pawel062]

and tires should also fill gap.

[ebumdude]

and you already have an SE.

SE lowered on Tein's with your 18's will look ever so sexy. Skip the TRD springs.

[Netforcer]

Originally Posted by Dunk7

I am getting ready to change my 2010 SE Camry from stock wheels and springs to the TRD 18" wheels and the TRD springs.

My question is will I notice a large difference in ride quality? Has anybody made this exact change?

I really like the look, but I don't want to have to sacrifice my smooth ride. I have never messed with suspension and wheels before so I am not sure how large of a difference I should expect.

TRD offers a mild drop and so the ride quality won't be sacrificed too much... to be honest, i didn't notice any difference... just a lil more firmness... quality also has a lot to do with your tires... don't settle for cheapo tires and get 235/45-18 or 225/45-18... any bigger or smaller will throw off the speedo and run the risk of damaging your car

[Aceventura9586]

Agreed with Netforcer, plus I have this exact setup. 2010 SE on 18" TRDs and TRD springs. I have no complaints about the ride. At first(like always) you could def feel the bumps more but that's simply because the springs have to settle. Mine have settled in and I just cruise along. Yea the ride's gonna be firmer, but my no means will it be uncomfortable. I love how my car feels.

Again this is one of those things though that's all about personal preference, and for my preference, the ride is perfect.a little stiffer but subtle.Plus having the 18's without a drop just doesn't look right, i'll be the first to say that, which is why i went ahead and got dropped.I think you'll find that if you get it done, you will be glad you did, and when it all settles in, you will enjoy the ride. Just a suggestion though, when you get the springs, PLEASE make sure that they have the silicone sleeve on the last couple coils at the bottom of the spring. It's supposed to be there to keep the springs from popping when they squeeze together.And to give you an idea of what you're car will look like with that setup:

[lammydi]

I had TRD springs before and now I have Tein springs.
Tein will give you a lower drop. It will also give you an even drop (no sagging look like TRD springs)
But best of all....Tein is a lot more comfortable than TRD.
There is no question about it. Tein is better than TRD.

[T_Ranus]

I have TRD Springs on 18" Tires 245/45/18R Camry V6 SE is more even drop due to weight.





You probably want to consider getting lower offset rims, to fit larger size tires on for more comfort if that what you are really looking for plus it cover more wheel gap, these rims are 33+ offset.

[Pawel062]

+1 for low offset