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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 06:47 PM
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Noticed lately my car has been riding very rough. I feel almost every imperfection on the road its crazy. Not lowered or anything. on the stock suspension. Tires are inflated to the proper pressure. i suspect the tires? but they have some decent tread left on them still. 18k on the car. i did notice my suspension being a little squeaky when it was colder. its annoying the car doesn't ride like a lexus anymore. gonna have to take it to the dealer when get the chance any advice or suggestions? all this rough riding is making the MY14 rattles even worse

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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 07:27 PM
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if it's stock tires that came with the car, then yes, you're nearing the end of its life. new tires will make a huge difference. New York roads doesn't help either
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 07:45 PM
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My car usually rides like that when its cold outside and the first few minutes of riding around. After that it rides nice and smooth. Im lowered on Half Downs.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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I have the same feeling. I recently got a C300 as a loaner from my 2015 IS250 f sport. It's the tires as the C300 were running Michelins and the stock bridgestones are horrible.
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Maybe check the struts? Many people are saying that they tend to leak
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 04:56 PM
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I felt the same way when i turned in my 2014 lease with about 24k and got the 2016. I noticed a huge difference with how much more softer and pleasant the ride was and wondered why the huge difference. I narrowed it down to the possibility it could be the tires as everything else was pretty much the same.
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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thank you everyone for the responses. i think its safe to say it may be time for some new tires. I've read many posts about the OEM tires making for a harsh ride. going to take it to the dealer to have the suspension checked out and will probably decide on a new set of tires
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 04:11 AM
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The Bridgestones do have a really hard sidewall. Go for Michelins or Goodyear, they seem to have a softer sidewall so will improve the ride somewhat
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