2007-02-21 02:22:20 · 6 answers · asked by subin b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Lexus
Different sized tires usually give you better traction and a more sporty feel to the car.
2007-02-22 15:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is because it is rear wheel drive. The tires on the drive wheels will be wider to help prevent oversteer when accelerating through a turn. Not as big of a concern on heavy or less powerful vehicles, and not as big of a problem for front wheel drive, because all the weight of the engine is on the drive wheels, so they will get better traction.
2007-02-21 02:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan L 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since it is a real wheel drive car, the tires in the back need to be thicker to improve traction. The more area surface, the better the traction and handling.
2007-02-21 03:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by emerica59069 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is to go along with the look and feel that the designers wanted. The IS series is supposed to be a fast, sleek car. In order for one to associate this car with being fast, it must look like other cars built for speed. I submit NASCAR as proof.
2007-02-21 02:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's all about grib, baby. For that IS is rear wheel drive and when you get her pumpin' and going...that rear might wag. More rubber means more grip.
2007-02-23 16:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think to make it's front end a little bit lower so that it could have more aerodynamic design.
2007-02-21 02:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by DJ_Sukhhi 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋