Potential new owner. Phoenix , Az. Ride height questions ?

[Phillip-Az]

Hi group.
Just left my local Ineos dealership. I am very interested in a 2026 wagon. I have short legs and fat dogs. The only way this will work for us is to lower ( hopefully 3 inches or more).
Dealer has offered to install shorter factory springs. Should lower 1- 1 1/2 inches.
Has anyone ever put 16 inch wheels on a wagon ?
This would never go off-road or tow anything. Grocery getter .
Any help with wheel advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you ,
Phillip

 

[Krabby]

There are a whole host of steps on the market to assist with entry and exit. If you really require a lower ride height there may be other vehicles on the market better suited to your needs. As much of a proponent of the Grenadier that I am, it would not be my choice for the use case you anticipate.

 

[Eric]

Hi group.
Just left my local Ineos dealership. I am very interested in a 2026 wagon. I have short legs and fat dogs. The only way this will work for us is to lower ( hopefully 3 inches or more).
Dealer has offered to install shorter factory springs. Should lower 1- 1 1/2 inches.
Has anyone ever put 16 inch wheels on a wagon
This would never go off-road or tow anything. Grocery getter .
Any help with wheel advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you ,
Phillip

It's to high, you will never go off road and you will never tow. So why do you want it ??

 

[Max]

If you like the look of the truck and that is why you want it, dropping it will change the proportions and it will look wrong. Photoshop it. Sixteen inch rims don't work because of the brake's setup.
Side steps and a ramp for the dogs would work.

 

[Krabby]

@Phillip-Az

I imagine lots of folks will raise similar questions. Besides the the way the IG looks, what else has drawn you to the vehicle?

 

[HeavyFoot]

You’d be the only one not concerned with the front driveshaft
So, quick question for all you experts - wouldn’t this need a shortened drive shaft as well?

 

[Phillip-Az]

@Phillip-Az

I imagine lots of folks will raise similar questions. Besides the the way the IG looks, what else has drawn you to the vehicle?

The BMW engine is the main selling point. This will likely be my last new vehicle. I haven’t seen any large vehicle built like it
Every other truck on the market has mind numbing recalls.
Buy once , cry once.
I don’t care what it looks like.
I was hoping for suggestions for a wheel that will work.
Everything else is noise.
Thank you ,
Phillip

 

[Max]

You’d be the only one not concerned with the front driveshaft
So, quick question for all you experts - wouldn’t this need a shortened drive shaft as well?

I believe there would be enough travel/play for when the vehicle bottoms out on the standard suspension

 

[Krabby]

The BMW engine is the main selling point. This will likely be my last new vehicle. I haven’t seen any large vehicle built like it
Every other truck on the market has mind numbing recalls.
Buy once , cry once.
I don’t care what it looks like.
I was hoping for suggestions for a wheel that will work.
Everything else is noise.
Thank you ,
Phillip

I believe someone shoehorned some 16s somewhere but the brakes really need 17s.

 

[CrazyOldMan]

Hi group.
Just left my local Ineos dealership. I am very interested in a 2026 wagon. I have short legs and fat dogs. The only way this will work for us is to lower ( hopefully 3 inches or more).
Dealer has offered to install shorter factory springs. Should lower 1- 1 1/2 inches.
Has anyone ever put 16 inch wheels on a wagon ?
This would never go off-road or tow anything. Grocery getter .
Any help with wheel advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you ,
Phillip

My recommendation is to get side entry steps. There are some good options. Rock Slide Engineering makes retractable ones you can get from Owl, but there are several good options. That will help the humans. I would use a ramp for the dogs into the back. I wouldn’t drop it. Just my 2¢

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

As said above, 16" rims are out, won't fit the brakes.
I have the electric side steps and they are great, I am sure your dealer can make this happen.
If your dogs legs are that short, they will need ramp on any 4x4.
My Grenadier is wonderful. Fun, reliable, a real head turner.

 

[Shopkeep]

I believe someone shoehorned some 16s somewhere but the brakes really need 17s.

The is an owner in Japan that runs 16” steel Sprinter wheels without any brake issues.
https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/death-wobble.12419983/post-1333364332