# Drive Out

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## Recent posts

- [Big Wheels On Your SUV Often Punish Your Ride And Your Wallet](https://driveout.co.za/suv-big-wheels-impact-ride-comfort-wallet/): This article discusses the negative impacts of large wheels on SUVs. It explains how big rims reduce tire sidewall height, leading to diminished ride comfort on imperfect road surfaces such as bad tar, broken expansion joints, and potholes. The piece highlights these issues are particularly relevant for family SUVs and also notes the increased cost associated with larger wheels.
- [That Low Car Payment Might Hide a Six-figure Balloon](https://driveout.co.za/beware-hidden-car-loan-balloon-payments/): This article explains how car finance balloon payments defer a significant portion of vehicle debt to the end of the contract, making monthly payments appear lower. It details that this deferred amount continues to accrue interest, citing WesBank data showing 35% of new-vehicle finance agreements in August 2025 included balloon payments. The piece clarifies that this mechanism creates an illusion of affordability rather than genuine cost reduction.