Mini-Tubbing for cars under 500hp

[rogue]

I was thinking about this the other day. Why is it such a trend for so many cars running massive 335 rear tires? Wouldn't having a large tire in the rear and a 235/255 up front cause a detriment to handling?

Why the need for a 335 tires on a car only putting less than 500whp to the ground?

Besides cosmetically obviously. It looks badass. Just seems like an awful lot of work and money when a 275 will fit most peoples needs on a roadcourse.