Quote Originally Posted by Thmstec View Post
Smooth riding VX ?

Sarcasm aside, I don't have any experience with new shocks or tires. But understanding the physics behind it, the bigger tires will ride smoother, assuming that the side-walls aren't dramatically stiffer...

As an additional thought though, I notice you got an '01, and those have the 18inch rims. Moving to some smaller [16inch] rims would improve the ride quality a bit. Especially if you do some large 265 tires which would require none to minimal trimming of the cladding. Just as a note though, my '99 VX (16 inch rims) came with 255 all-terrains (stock 245), stock shocks, and I would say it rides pretty rough. Especially when the tires are pumped up properly.

Some softer shocks would probably make the most difference in "ride quality." Just keep in mind that your VX will dip/dive/lean more, which will take away a bit from the "sports car" feel. From what I've read, almost nothing is as firm as the stock shocks except for a select set of bilsteins
thats what i was thinking.... the VX is kinda heavy in the front and so (at least mine) has a tendency to dip when braking and lean in the front when cornering (yes my shocks need a little replacing, but they definately arent blown)....so in my experience, if you replace them with something softer your going to end up with something that handles like a cadalac (sp)....

i would take thmstec's advice and go with a smaller rim...which will give you more sidewall which will in turn give you a softer ride, but still have good response...

so, i would stay stiff with the shocks and get a bigger sidewall...