21” Wheels with PASM but not Air

Scaramanga · Post by **Scaramanga** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:43 pm

Hi,

Suspect this subject has been done to death, but just wondering what the latest thinking is about running 21” Wheels without air suspension ? I know PASM is a must, and we found the ride was fantastic on our previous Macan which was on 20” spyders with PASM.

Is Air suspension a nice to have ? Or must-have ?

Any feedback appreciated.

Thx!

VanB · Post by **VanB** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:58 pm

I don't think this is a straightforward question to answer as it very much depends what you are looking for. PASM on steel with 21s will give you a great ride but air will give you a sublime but less sporty ride so you pays your money...

MCDK · Post by **MCDK** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:05 pm

Very much depends on what type of ride you prefer. I have 21s with PASM and no air and find it very comfortable. I actually drive in Sport suspension mode as I find comfort too floaty.

steve w · Post by **steve w** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:01 pm

Scaramanga
On our first Macan we had 21in Plus PASM ,I found it to be ok but a little choppy on uneven roads,on our second Macan I have
21in + PASM + AIR and I much prefer this ,it ride more smoothly in normal mode than just PASM,IMO AIR is better with 21in and definitely worth the outlay.
SteveW

Tom 2000 · Post by **Tom 2000** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:19 pm

MCDK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:05 pm Very much depends on what type of ride you prefer. I have 21s with PASM and no air and find it very comfortable. I actually drive in Sport suspension mode as I find comfort too floaty.

+1

MCDK · Post by **MCDK** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:20 pm

The answer to this question may depend on what age you are. Bit of a generalisation but seems to be those who have had more birthdays seem to like their Macans to be smoother.

Tom 2000 · Post by **Tom 2000** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:35 pm

I cant be sure but I reckon the greatest consequence of 21s is road noise, air or no air.

Col Lamb · Post by **Col Lamb** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:58 pm

MCDK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:20 pm The answer to this question may depend on what age you are. Bit of a generalisation but seems to be those who have had more birthdays seem to like their Macans to be smoother.

You are so right with that generalisation.

Scaramanga · Post by **Scaramanga** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:04 pm

Thanks for all the views.

So in summary, I think the answer is that PASM with 21s is fine! Sporty drive I can handle.

Crashy ride - like on BMWs - I can’t !

Thanks again for the responses.

Scaramanga · Post by **Scaramanga** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:05 pm

I don’t see any reviews saying that 21 + steel PASM is harsh. Also I presume more tomgo wrong with Air if keeping the car outside of warranty?

21” Wheels with PASM but not Air

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