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Old 10-08-2012, 09:06 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers View Post
Yes, I think it has a lot to do with the fact that Toyota/Subaru set out from the onset to design a sports car. Instead a people mover, like a Camry. I'd put money down that the use of the "Prius" tires was the sole result of the fact that Toyota had a large supply from the Prius bin and the tire just coincidentally fit the size mandated by the engineers.
The Prius tires also make the car exceptionally fun to drive out the door. If it came with Supersports the car wouldn't slide in the slightest, and would be dull to drive.
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