IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

'11 IS250 feels like '06 IS250 with 999,999 miles on it.

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Old 06-21-12, 06:14 PM
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Your car is new so chances are the tires are OEM. Stick to the recommended pressure. I worked for Michelin a few years, I remember the Honda/Toyota engineers would come and "tune" the tires to the car before we put them in production. Point is they optimize the tires for your car with hard science. I wouldn't go changing tires or pressure just because.
Old 06-21-12, 08:28 PM
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With regards to the tires

seeing you are using

Dunlop SP Sport 2050
Front: 225/40/18
Rear: 255/40/18

To help with the ride, the rear you could go down to a 245/45/18 tire, as the 40 series tire does ride a bit more harsh due to the thinner side wall...

If you car is stock height, you could possibly get away with a 225/45/18 in the front...
Old 06-21-12, 10:39 PM
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go with 17" wheels and fatter tires if the roads r bad where u live. That will smoothing the ride
Old 06-22-12, 12:27 AM
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Good info. Thanks guys.
Old 06-22-12, 08:15 AM
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youre going to have to go change to 17" wheels and thicker tires if you want a smoother ride. IS was meant to be a sporty car so you will have a stiffer suspension
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