20 vs 21 inch wheels - thoughts / opinions?

[rmwrip]

I have a turbo ordered with 20 inch rims. It is a free upgrade to get the same style turbo wheels in 21 inch. I picked 20 inch since my wife has MS with chronic pain so I need the ride to be as smooth as possible. I have read opinions stating that the 21s with the air suspension ride pretty similar to the 20s.. I like the looks of the 21s better. Any thoughts?

 

[PanameraFrank]

Get 20s and don't let your wife ever see this post.

 

[krissrock]

it looks like the 21's still leave you a decent amount of rubber. that paired with the air suspension on softer setting.... i think you'll be fine.
it's really the suspension that makes the biggest difference IMO.

 

[Senna]

21 should be fine, but I will not play with fire

 

[tmrqs]

Maybe get the 21” with the 14-way seats and the massage option?

 

[PaoloPix]

I tried the air suspension with 21 and 22 rims and finally ordered the 20 rims model 20s. I am a tourist not a racer and I prefer comfort

 

[Awaz]

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Smaller wheels are generally better for a comfortable ride, while air suspension systems can also improve ride quality:

Smaller wheels
Smaller wheels with taller sidewalls can absorb more shock and vibration from uneven roads, resulting in a smoother ride. However, they might not be as responsive or precise as larger wheels.

Air suspension
Air suspension systems can improve ride quality and control the height of your car. Auxiliary springs in air suspension systems can help support the suspension and reduce the impact of bumps in the road. Air suspension systems can also help protect your vehicle from damage and reduce strain on shock absorbers.

The balance between wheel size and suspension tuning is important for achieving optimal comfort. Larger wheels can look better and perform better, but they can also make for a bumpier ride.

 

[Salmonfisher]

I have a similar problem. I have ordered 20” but love the look of 21” off-road wheels for my 4. I have ordered air suspension even though £2,500 upgrade in UK. So I expect the ride would be fine but I can’t get myself to pay over another £2,000 for 21” wheels with less comfort and 27 miles less range (according to UK configurator) even though I agree they look much better

 

[Diego]

I can make a comparison with my previous cars: Tesla with 19“ rims was very stiff (one of the reasons why the next car should have had air suspension), Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio with 20” rims very stiff (but its sporty vocation was in charge), Range Rover Evoque HSE, 20” rims but too soft on curves.
Now with 21” wheels on Macan and air suspension in Normal mode it is very comfortable, in Sport it stiffens up and in Sport + you feel every pebble on the road.

 

[Awaz]

The taller sidewalls absorb shocks and impacts better, which protects your wheels and suspension. They also make the ride quieter by acting as additional noise dampeners.

 

[Rocket Roger]

90% of the people buying a Macan EV will not notice the performance difference between the 20s and the 21s. But the 20s will, supposedly, give you a little better range and will be quieter and better off road.

 

[PorscheManiac]

IMHO…You are all right in your comments …. but the 20s are so ugly and have a tremendous Impact in the image of the car !

 

[fubar.droid]

Has anyone test driven both on the freeway to see how much of a difference they make?

Wish a reviewer did some empirical measurements of the various wheel sizes with and without the acoustic glass.

 

[tmrqs]

Has anyone test driven both on the freeway to see how much of a difference they make?

Wish a reviewer did some empirical measurements of the various wheel sizes with and without the acoustic glass.

That’s going to require quite a few cars available.

 

[craz8]

but love the look of 21” off-road wheels for my 4

We did see those off-road wheels on a car at the dealer last week and almost changed our order to those!

I'm a bit sad that the 4S launch had no 4S cars on the Macan S 20" wheel. Seems like a bit of a miss, and that's the default wheel that we are getting on our order.

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