Originally Posted by jayonator
The Delorean had smaller front rims to help offset oversteer caused by the rear-biased weight distribution. Like someone said, the smaller diameter and narrower wheels provide less contact between the tire and the pavement. And since the Delorean has such a rear weight bias, like 35/65, the smaller front wheels helped to offset that by providing less surface contact in the front and more in the back.
Also, (I was obsessed with the Delorean)... it's coming back to me... They put smaller rims up front so the car was easier to steer, given the fact it had no power steering. But our car does.