Awd & Staggered Tires?

[VBdenny]

On my new iS AWD I notice that the tires are staggered. Fronts are 225/40-18 backs are 255/35-18

I've never seen staggered tires on a AWD vehicle before. Any thoughts on this?

[LEX-SV]

It's common on Mercedes and Porsche awd cars.

[VBdenny]

I've never had any experience with German cars so I appreciate knowing that. Of course this is also my first AWD car unless you count my wife's RAV4 which I try to avoid driving. Ahhh, what the heck, in the sport mode, this little IS is a blast. I already priced how much new tires are so I will probably treat them better than I would have. Car is a blast. Heading out early tomorrow for it's first Interstate run so will let you all know how that goes.

As Merle Haggard would say, I've got a bad case of white line fever.

Denny

[LEX-SV]

VBdenny - Have a safe and fun drive on the interstate. Enjoy.

Let us know how it goes and what kind of gas mileage you get.

[VBdenny]

Oh yeah. Just a quick 1800 mile trip to shake this thing out. I will say I am excited about this. After driving the ES330 and my wife's RAV4 for awhile, I am prepared to enjoy myself for a change. Don't be looking for me to post any impressive mileage ratings as I like burning 93. I use either Sunoco (the offical fuel of NASCAR) or Costco. If I can't find either, I'll use any Top Tier 93.