Softer ride for is300h premier

[IslandGuy]

Hi I’m exporting my car and I need a softer ride as the roads there are poor. Has anyone experience of changing wheel/tyre size to get softer ride, I’m not worried about handling. The average road speed is about 20mph !  Thanks in advance 

[DBIZO]

According to Lexus, you can fit 205/55/R16 tyres too. A 55 profile tyre should be more comfortable. Also, the pressure guidance is the same, although I'd personally consult someone knowledgeable about lowering the pressure too, only slightly, from 2.5 to 2.3-4 bars perhaps, with the caveat that you really don't go fast on poor roads.

[IslandGuy]

Many thanks, I will investigate 

[route66]

You might find some members on here who have an IS300H with the 16" wheels that you are looking for that might be interested in a swap for your bigger ones.

I'm thinking of Jayw13702 ...

[IslandGuy]

Will 16” give a softer ride more than my 18”.

[route66]

25 minutes ago, IslandGuy said:

Will 16” give a softer ride more than my 18”.

Yes. The only downside is that they don't look as good. The 17" wheels on the Executive might be a compromise and were an option (I'm guessing, a free one) on these from new.

[IslandGuy]

Thanks, will see what I can find