Quote Originally Posted by NY535iManual
Yes, I got the 205/65 15"s - I saw no reason to go big for ugly steel wheels. I will admit to being curious to see what so much more side-wall does to the car's handling on dry pavement, particularly since the Blizzaks are said to have very flexible sidewalls for better lateral bite in slush/snow.
I have a new set of Nokian RSi sport winter tires, 205/65 15. Today was the first time I did some fast, twisty driving on dry pavement with them. The difference is interesting. They're a lot noisier, squeeling lightly when taking a corner at seven tenths. The handling has lost some of its edge because of the high sidewalls, but it still turns in and corners crisply. It's not as much fun to drive, for sure, but your souped-up suspension will still be doing its job, keeping the car controlled and planted.

I'm really also quite amazed at how good the car is on snow and ice.