GTS on 21” wheels: Air yes or no ?

Funrider · Post by **Funrider** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:20 am

Configuring a GTS order, after c 50k miles in an Saphire S Diesel with PASM.
Looking for experience based advice from drivers of similar ‘style’ - hence the history:

SD came on 20’s, and I later bought 21” Black Sport Classics.
Love the ‘meaner’ look & extra grip when pushing hard, although they are a little bit harsher on road, re-confirmed when I refit the 20s with Winter tyres.

Despite the extra harshness, I will keep the 21’s on the new GTS ( with 20’s in Winter) as I continue to accept the compromise for the performance & looks.

When driving alone, on PASM my default is c70% sport mode & 30% sport plus.
GTS won’t be a track car.

I like PASM, but thinking of speccing air, & found a brief test drive in a GTS with air inconclusive. Am going to book an extended drive.

Advice please....

Nuclear Nick · Post by **Nuclear Nick** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:53 am

Stick to standard springs. Air is a bit floaty for enthusiastic driving. Mine is set permanently on 'sport' damping but still occasionally feels like it rises and falls more than I'd like on undulating roads.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:59 am

+1
I don’t think Air is necessary, especially on a GTS; it’s an expensive option just to reduce the ride height by 5cm

VanB · Post by **VanB** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:35 am

Nuclear Nick wrote:Stick to standard springs. Air is a bit floaty for enthusiastic driving. Mine is set permanently on 'sport' damping but still occasionally feels like it rises and falls more than I'd like on undulating roads.

It does firm up considerably between sport and sport +, Nick. That said I never run mine in comfort because it is definitely too soft

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Rab J · Post by **Rab J** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:20 pm

Ran my GTS for eighteen months on 21" and never found it harsh even on some very poorly kept roads round here. Yes a bit well controlled with good road feel, but surely that's what you buy a GTS for.

MCDK · Post by **MCDK** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:25 pm

Not needed on a GTS. I have 21" Sports Classics and no complaints about the ride and I always drive in sport suspension mode as I find comfort a bit floaty.

Bigboyrolo · Post by **Bigboyrolo** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:10 pm

Not on a GTS, better to add Torque Vectoring for just over £1k.

Funrider · Post by **Funrider** » Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:30 pm

Thank you for the interesting views.
Happy New Year to all, & best wishes for fun motoring in 2018 !

GTS on 21” wheels: Air yes or no ?

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