So the team is using very thin tires that are less likely to blow out, since less rubber means there is less mass that could tear them apart. (scientificamerican.com)
When motoring to the grocery store, that same taut suspension, coupled with thin tire sidewalls, results in a firm ride that's ultimately tolerable, though the sharpest bumps pass from the road to the cabin with merely adequate filtering. (kbb.com)
Even with thinner tire sidewalls, ride quality is still among the best in the segment. (cnet.com)