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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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I am debating lowering my LS460. I am concerned about tire wear issues as this is my daily driver 100 miles per day. 22 inch Niche Apex wheels. Any advice appreciated thanks
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 01:03 PM
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100 miles a day?

I wouldn't lower. But that's just me. I want my LS to coddle me for that long drive, which means minimizing road noise and imperfections, ergo regular suspension height and taller tires.

Air suspension though-- that's a whole new ball game...
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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My advice is Don't.

Why spend all that money for one of the best-riding luxury cars in the world (by today's standards) and then just screw it up with a lowered/more-firm suspension and lower-profile tires? PhilipMSPT, though, may have a point about the air suspension.

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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Air suspension though-- that's a whole new ball game...
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Data systems lowering module if youre air.
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 05:12 AM
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I'm unsure if they make any camber adjustment kits for this gen LS, but if so, that kit plus springs/coilovers (def recommend the module if you're on air) should keep your alignment in specs to avoid any tire wear concerns for your daily driving
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