GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

New tires give such a better ride 😆

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Old 02-18-16 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Davenlei
Any perceived difference in handling and road feel due to the larger width (and slightly taller sidewall) tires?
Just a lot more comfortably and quiet. Nothing truly noticeable in normal driving but I havent driven aggressively just yet.
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Stock Height




NF210 Springs (photoshop)




bagsssssssss (photoshop)
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One more for fun...my old Audi wheels (Peelers). Wonder if I can make them work


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It does fill the wheel wells a tad more, fills the gap. I don't mind the gap, myself.

I get the "Family Flush" when fully loaded.
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Originally Posted by islandbeef
It does fill the wheel wells a tad more, fills the gap. I don't mind the gap, myself.

I get the "Family Flush" when fully loaded.
Maybe I will just haul some concrete bags around for pics
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Looks better for sure BUT then your wheels looked too tucked, so it forces you to want either spacers or aftermarket wheels....what I am trying to say is that I would be opening a can of worms.....

it will no doubt happen though
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Nice shots! Yeah I have come to a conclusion that it's hard to go wrong with michellin.

Originally Posted by vinnier6
I think the oem Bridgestone potenzas are fantastic....they just don't last long enough to justify the cost....
Before I agreed to get the car, I test drove dunlops, bridgestones and michellin pss. They are in that same order as comfort is concerned. Bridgestones are not bad but michellin feels much more quiet imo.
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[QUOTE=ricam78;9372284]
Originally Posted by islandbeef

Looks better for sure BUT then your wheels looked too tucked, so it forces you to want either spacers or aftermarket wheels....what I am trying to say is that I would be opening a can of worms.....

it will no doubt happen though
You are right.
You have very sharp eyes!


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You are right.
You have very sharp eyes!



Ran spacers on my last car and always got flak from Discount tire on them but they do that since they have a lot of people that never got the longer bolts for the spacers. I have a good enough rapport with them to let me slide I am sure. 10mm is the recommended for the GS to make it look flusher? I always ran H&R but that was 5x112. Who is the go to vendor for spacers and bolts for the Lex?..

LOL...just realized studs not bolts

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thanks ricam78
this is the size I will get getting when it is time to replace the tires!
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Originally Posted by shardul
thanks ricam78
this is the size I will get getting when it is time to replace the tires!
Glad to help. Oh and if you end up wanting a drop, 15mm spacers on the rear and 10mm spacers on the front work great


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Ordered the swift springs and 25mm and 20mm spacers. Any place you recommend for install?
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Originally Posted by shardul
Ordered the swift springs and 25mm and 20mm spacers. Any place you recommend for install?
20 and 25 might rub. Be careful. I have a set of new in box 20mm H&R spacers though I am selling if its not too late. I would do 15mm front and 20mm rear on stock tire sizes.

I used a local Lexus tech at Northside. Message me and I can pass on his info He is a good guy and prices were excellent.
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Originally Posted by ricam78
20 and 25 might rub. Be careful. I have a set of new in box 20mm H&R spacers though I am selling if its not too late. I would do 15mm front and 20mm rear on stock tire sizes.

I used a local Lexus tech at Northside. Message me and I can pass on his info He is a good guy and prices were excellent.
Did you loose 2-3 mpg in fuel economy due to pilot sport AS3


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