Originally Posted By: Bottom_Feeder
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
The 15s are cheaper and ride nicer. Everyone wins.
Everyone except the buyers who want it to look sporty and handle well.
Handling isn't perfectly correlated to sidewall height, the tire's compound and construction makes much more of a difference.
Sticky tires aren't commonly available in 60 or 65 profile, but if they were its not a bad compromise. Good ultimate grip with a better ride.
Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
The 15s are cheaper and ride nicer. Everyone wins.
Everyone except the buyers who want it to look sporty and handle well.
Handling isn't perfectly correlated to sidewall height, the tire's compound and construction makes much more of a difference.
Sticky tires aren't commonly available in 60 or 65 profile, but if they were its not a bad compromise. Good ultimate grip with a better ride.