Tire Size for 15" rims

[granit_silber]

Hey guys,

I'm replacing the tires on my 5er and wanted your thoughts about the sizing.

I'm staying with 15's because the tires are less expensive, have better tread life, and I found a set of rims that I like.

I will be going with a set of BFG Traction T/A's. Currently I'm running the stock 205/65/15, but am thinking about 225/60/hr15. I like the idea of a wider footprint and as Winston-Salem, NC doesn't get much snow annually, am more concerned with wet and dry traction than snow use.

I know that I will lose about 1 mpg due to the wider rubber, any other considerations?

-ashley