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Prowse · Dec 1st, 2003, 10:34 AM

I've tested Coopers with SS & 17" wheels and SS+ with 16" wheels. The cars feel VERY different. My personal suspension preference was with the SS+ as it reduces body roll on sharp corners.

In my opinion the main suspension difference comes when you play about with the tyres and wheels, the ride in the 17's is hard, too hard for my personal preference, wheras the 16's are more forgiving, give less road noise and apparently handle better (the car feels more like a BMW than a go-cart). The main reason for having the 17's is because they look great.

Bear in mind that the new SS+ is softer than the original SS+ which my car is fitted with. Also bear in mind that any comments from Cooper S drivers are based on a heavier car with a different weight distribution.

Dec 1st, 2003, 10:34 AM	#11
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 05:52 PM Posts: 1,533 Offline	I've tested Coopers with SS & 17" wheels and SS+ with 16" wheels. The cars feel VERY different. My personal suspension preference was with the SS+ as it reduces body roll on sharp corners. In my opinion the main suspension difference comes when you play about with the tyres and wheels, the ride in the 17's is hard, too hard for my personal preference, wheras the 16's are more forgiving, give less road noise and apparently handle better (the car feels more like a BMW than a go-cart). The main reason for having the 17's is because they look great. Bear in mind that the new SS+ is softer than the original SS+ which my car is fitted with. Also bear in mind that any comments from Cooper S drivers are based on a heavier car with a different weight distribution.