Yes. A vehicle’s wheel & tire combination has a significant impact on ride quality. Generally speaking, a more comfortable ride can be achieved when a vehicle’s tire sidewall has been maximized due to the amount of “cushion” the tire has when handling bumps. A tire’s sidewall is the vertical area on the side of the tire between the edge of the tread and the bead of the wheel. Due to the fact that tire diameter is limited, the larger the wheel diameter, the less tire sidewall, which ultimately leads to a less comfortable ride.