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MelD
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Post by MelD »

Collected VZ last week and have added photo of my previous Hot Hatch as purchased Nov 2001. The Honda had a higher top speed but slower 0-60, however there is no doubt which is the smoother, quieter and more relaxing.

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dirk1978
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Post by dirk1978 »

Welcome to Club VZ :)
Howy
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Post by Howy »

Can't wait to get mine hopefully arriving March. I see you didn't go for the standard wheels does anyone know how much of a difference the upgraded (larger tyres) make?
Ponk
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Post by Ponk »

Howy wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:28 pm Can't wait to get mine hopefully arriving March. I see you didn't go for the standard wheels does anyone know how much of a difference the upgraded (larger tyres) make?
They make a massive difference!
Cupra Born, 77Kw, Silver, 20" Firestorm, Advance Pack, Beats, Heat Pump, Swiss Model.
dirk1978
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Post by dirk1978 »

Howy wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:28 pm Can't wait to get mine hopefully arriving March. I see you didn't go for the standard wheels does anyone know how much of a difference the upgraded (larger tyres) make?
Mine are standard 20s. What size are these?
Howy
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Post by Howy »

What's the massive difference - handling , ride quality or worse range?
Ponk
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Post by Ponk »

Ok, maybe not massive.

Worse economy (cupra website has a comparison slider)

Higher cost to replace

Look better (subjective )

Handing is better, or at least more grip on wider tyres. Steering can feel heavier though.

Ride quality for me is better on bigger wheel, my smaller winter wheels do not handle bumps as well, they are noiser than large wheels. Bit odd, my guess is the suspension is setup for the heavier wheel, not the smaller one.
Cupra Born, 77Kw, Silver, 20" Firestorm, Advance Pack, Beats, Heat Pump, Swiss Model.
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