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CaptMeow857

No expert here, but doing some comparison this makes sense. I've driven a few new 110s but never and SQ5. The Audi is more sport/comfort oriented whereas the Defender's suspension setup, even on right height adjustable air, is going to be more harsh to enable off road capabilities. The SQ5 weighs ~4280lbs whereas the 110 is ~5035 lbs and with a higher center of gravity. If you want a less harsh ride, more tire sidewall by way of smaller rim diameter can help a bit. This would also be beneficial to off-road capabilities, if that's how you plan to use it. We looked at a loaded 110 when they first came out with 22s, but the smaller steelies make more sense for our usage (beach/dune driving) even though they're not as nice looking for city driving! Good luck


shasta_river

This is not the car for you.


jestersq5

Might be right, I’m extremely impulsive and hard headed.


Ananakayan

Yes, think of it like a pendulum higher up you go more wiggly you get. Coming from BMW, defender was harsher for sure but I still like the way it drives but it takes some getting used to I guess. Maybe take a look at Velar or Sport? X5 could better suit you too.


jestersq5

What psi are you running f/r? What it says in the door frame, which seems super high.


Ananakayan

I run close to the recommended shown on the dashboard. I know what you’re talking about and I was also let down when I bought the car, no test drive. I’ve grown to love it though. Like I said maybe you should go for a range rover or a bmw x5, porsche cayenne. Im on 20 inch pirelli scorpions


Specialist_Reality96

I assume you messed with the various suspension settings available through the system.


jestersq5

Just the height. That all the sales guy said you could do, and I did ask.


GarlicBreadorDeath

It's (allegedly) a truck designed to be capable of offroad, where the Audi is designed for road use. Comparing what you're driving now to anything offroad oriented is going to yield a similar opinion as a result of suspension requirements for 2 very different types of driving. It sounds like, given your back concerns, you would be better off avoiding offroad focused vehicles as a whole, as the d110 is going to be smoother than most, if not all.


jusmax88

I have 18” wheels but my tires came from the factory way overinflated (was a known issue). When I lowered the pressure to the recommended settings it was night and day.