Exaclty! Ford recently patented a system that allows drivers to drive while standing up through the roof! Like on a Bronco.

 

A patent for that?
More ridiculousness... Haha

 

Speaking of Ford, I just saw a 1988 Town Car....

It has a pivoting wiper just like the Lexus LS until 2018!!!

 

A lot of old cars had those pivoting wipers actually.

 

And buses.

That TC was in really good shape from what I saw.

 

All else equal, wheels and tires like that at least give you Lexus ride-comfort. 20-inch, 40 and 45-series tires, which are found on today's LS500, (usually) don't.

 

I have found that low profile tires ride fine, it's the impacts that are the issue.

That said, I think I have 45 series tires on my LS430 and you don't feel a thing going over bumps.

 

Depends on the suspension tech used, my 20 inch rim cars ride better than anything else I've had and they handle leagues better.

 

it's not crazy. It's to facilitate better visibility for easier off road driving without a spotter.

https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsea...adPdf/11691511

 

That's why I said all else equal. A few vehicles I have test-driven with 45s (and even an older-generation BMW 335i with 35-series Sport-Package tires) have had a smooth ride by my standards...but not many. As a rule, with a few exceptions, I have generally not been impressed with the ride comfort of anything below a 50.

That is why, when I will (most likely) replace my current Encore GX with another GX, the Avenir trim-version is ruled out.....45s are standard, and no way to get around them. It will be a choice between the Preferred and ST trim levels, with their 18" 55-series rubber.

 

Of course but not worthy of a patent. Imo
I'm sure others have thought of it and done it

 

Looks incredibly dangerous to me.

 

When Lexus built its final LS with 15 inch tires, there were still only three major national TV networks (ABC, NBC, and CBS) that had daily broadcasts. Fox had yet to add programming on Wednesday.

 

I was joking around.

 

Isn't this too soon for this car to have this much rust?

I know they throw a lot of salt in NYC during storms but still.

Maybe poor body work done?