comfortable ride automobiles

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by olddog

According to one of the car magazines the Audi Q3 has the best ride of all the SUV, if you trust a magazine.

I agree with the comments on low profile tires. My Escape has the P235/45 x 19" wheel. The S model came with P235/55 17" wheels, which would help, but how much? My Marque has P235/60 16" wheels. I do not know if they will fit on the Escape and clear the rotors. If they would fit, it would allow a cheap, quick test.

I have definitely considered better seats, but never thought of air ride seats. I have only seen them in large trucks. I have driven dump trucks with air seats and they are a great ride.

All things to consider. Hmm.

Good plan, as the tires are about the same diameter. The problem is the Marquis has a 5x114.3 mm bolt circle, while the Escape is 5x108 mm.

tirerack.com has a good tool that will allow you to select 'minus sizing' to go to smaller wheels, and it looks at factors like brake clearance. I just took a look and it shows plenty of 16" and 17" tire and wheel package options.
Select 'Shop by vehicle' at https://www.tirerack.com/content/tir.../homepage.html

Depending upon your Escape's equipment, you may also want to look at different / softer shock absorbers, as large wheel packages often include firmer 'sport' shocks.