Worse ride with tow package?

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So what we test drove had tow package and I felt the ride could’ve been better. We recently bought an extra allocation while we wait for who knows how long for our order and it doesn't have tow package. I swear the ride is nicer. Granted it was months in between the two so maybe I’m remembering wrong, but I don’t think so. Has anyone else experienced this? The only difference is the rear self leveling shocks I think. I’m not excited for a less comfortable ride on our ordered unit after driving this one for the foreseeable future, but I also want the tow package.

 

[TheNip73]

Demo ride probably had overinflated tire pressure.

Have the tow package. Rides great.

 

[SLPV]

I also do not have any problems with my ride with the tow package, even after 18 months. My tire pressure was initially over 40 psi when I picked up the Telluride.

 

[Tell2Tow]

I have one with tow package and one without. No discernible difference.

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Thats good to hear thanks. Very well could’ve been dealer over inflated tires. Dealer lost a sale to my mother for a highlander because of this. Drove one that rode like garbage and got told some nonsense about sport package that didn’t exist so I sent her to another dealer and wouldn’t you know the same vehicle with proper pressure rode nicer. Second dealer got the sale.

 

[gman1868]

The only difference I noticed was between the 18 and 20 inch tires. The 18s were a little smoother because of the extra sidewall.

 

[ritholtz]

The only difference I noticed was between the 18 and 20 inch tires. The 18s were a little smoother because of the extra sidewall.

Did you find ride with 18 inch bit floaty and wandering little left and right? I am thinking, if i need 20" wheels to make it tighter. 2023 EX comes with 20" wheels as standard.

 

[gman1868]

Did you find ride with 18 inch bit floaty and wandering little left and right? I am thinking, if i need 20" wheels to make it tighter. 2023 EX comes with 20" wheels as standard.

I didn't really push it in the corners when I test drove an LX in the fall 0f 2020, so I wouldn't doubt it. It's a lot of weight on taller sidewalls.

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[JPC~Telly]

I've noticed that my 2022 SX with TP rides a bit nicer than my old 2020 SX without it.