Size Does Matter when it comes to TIRES!
I've seen two electric ESs so far--a 500e and a 350e. I noticed they both came with optional 21" wheels and tires. I did some research because my initial assumption was that larger tires would provide greater range. I was wrong. They make the range worse. Why would Lexus do that to their cars--and their customers? Aesthetics! Just like the rest of the ES redesign, someone had their head up....well, let's say they had opinions I can't endorse. So they think the car looks better with larger tires, but when you read about the car you find it comes with 19" tires as standard. And, by the way, those larger tires are not free, so you better like the look because they cost $2100.
I'm amused by the list of options that are being shoved down our throats. Some of them make no sense, such as "cold weather package" (in San Diego!), premium paint, and the Sirius/XM subscription extension. (See the upper right part of the window sticker.)
It'll be very interesting to see what critics say about this car and how well or poorly they sell!
