Sutton would tell you that the tire is also part of the spring... and when you think about it - it makes sense. It's pretty hard (pun?) to want to run a performance tire with a short sidewall - and get ride quality at the same time. I agree with Todd - it may be able to be made a little better with shock valving/choice/settings and or spring rates etc.
I have run flats on the '32 -- with IRS and IFS... and a different tire combo - non run flats on the '33 with it's straight axle front and coil over live axle rear.... and the ride is BETTER on the '33. Part of that I think is the tire size but also the fact that the run flats have to use a stiffer sidewall which is what they run on when you get a flat.
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