GlennWest Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I've read lots on Smart forums but no one there drive or winches on a set of ramps either. The ride is very stiff and hear different tries improve ride and handling. What do you all recommend. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I'm on 4 Michelin 185/60-15's on 4 Rr wheels. The "turn-in is very aggressive which I love but some people will not. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 My deal is the roads I mostly drive are rough. Lots of traffic on these job sites. The little short tires give little cushion. Not a lot of wheel well either looks like. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 You could try some tires like these on a smart we saw on the Hot Rod Power tour: Sorry I do not know what size they are or the brand. Might be a little aggressive of the tread pattern and be noisy but you would have more side wall for cushion! Dave 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I did a search on the Smart car in the picture of the above post and it a SEMA 2009 show vehicle by Daystar showing off their 2" lift kits for smarts. Here is a picture from their website with the car at SEMA http://daystarweb.com/offroad.php?id=20#topImage Supposedly it allows up to a 175/70/15 tire on the front and a 185/75/15 tire on the rear. 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Daystar's lift kit MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Our '05 was a bit hard riding, but the '11 was awful. I put on 185/55 R 15 Hankooks all around. Amazing improvement in both ride and handling. Still choppy, but much better. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 I put 6" wide wheels all the way around my smart with 195/50/15's. It handles a lot better but face it, the smart has as much suspension as a skateboard. There isn't much that you can do to fix it that is cheap. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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