All,

I prefer the look of the higher profile rubber on the 15" wheels. So I am looking at pros and cons as I understand them at this point. I am hoping that those with experience in comparing 15" vs. 17" setups can offer some guidance and help me to see what I may be missing or where I may be mistaken in my analysis. For context, I am thinking of doing a 351w or 347 stroker for street use only.

Pros

I like the aesthetic
Softer ride

Cons

Choosing 15" means fewer (ane more expensive) tire options.
Limitations on which brakes you can run (for instance, the popular willwood setup is apparently in compatible with 15" wheels.)
It seems that low-profile tires have been widely adopted due to their performance characteristics. Thus, I am assuming that the 15" wheels may not handle as well. This may or may not be an appreciable factor for me.



I have heard that Gordon Levy offers brake packages for 15" wheels. Any other vendors I should look at? Does running the smaller rotors that the 15" rims require make powered brakes more of a necessity?

Thanks for any and all feedback!
Zach