Corolla LE stiff ride - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

NMalvaux · 06-17-2008, 05:56 AM

After only 900 or so miles I'm still puzzled by why the ride of my 2009 Corolla LE is so stiff. I can feel every bump on the road. Has this been anyone else's experience? I read everywhere that the Corolla has a smooth ride. Am I missing something here? Does anyone have any ideas? The tire pressure is 30 psi all round. Can the shocks be adjusted or something? I like the car otherwise, but find it hard to believe the ride should be so stiff

Sheargenious · 06-17-2008, 06:40 AM

Time for me to vent again. Check those tires. Do you have the Firestone Affinitys on there? Hate those tires!!!!

I feel ya.. As soon as I save a couple more dollers, I am putting a set of Michllins, or Yokahamas on there. Discount tire said they woud give me 50 a tire on trade.

I tried adjusting pressure to around 27 but gas milage went down. So, back to 30 to 32.

Cooper S · 06-18-2008, 12:13 AM

THe bridgestone/Firestone tires have a very stiff ride...hard compound used to make the tire. Not a fan of the tires at all......

Sheargenious · 06-18-2008, 08:43 AM

U got that right. There going soon!

NMalvaux · 06-25-2008, 08:04 AM

Is anyone familiar with these? I had them added to an old car I had and it made the car drive like a dream? Should I ask the dealer to replace the shocks on my 2009 Corolla LE with these? Should I expect it do be done under the terms of my new-car warranty?

Cooper S · 06-25-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NMalvaux

Is anyone familiar with these? I had them added to an old car I had and it made the car drive like a dream? Should I ask the dealer to replace the shocks on my 2009 Corolla LE with these? Should I expect it do be done under the terms of my new-car warranty?

Go to your dealer and test drive a similar Corolla to see if they ride the same. If they dont then you may have a case. What tires do you have on the car?

NMalvaux · 06-25-2008, 10:26 AM

I have Goodyear tires... Eagle I think. This struck me as rather "high performance" [and noisy] for a car such as a Corolla. Seems to me 'touring' tires would be more appropriate at this level. Do you have an LE model? Seems like everyone on the forum has a Corolla S. How's your ride?? Anyone else have a comment on the ride quality of the Corolla LE ?

setchell · 06-25-2008, 10:47 AM

I have an 'S' with Eagle RSA's and find them extremely noisy on the highway. I complained to my dealer and they are going to exchange them thru Toyota for the GY Assurance Comfortreds that sould be less noisy. I had to pay $140 for the upgrade which was the cost of one tire. I will get them in 3 - 4 days and will then hope for the best.