I agree, thinner tires have better traction and one tends to get better
mileage with them.  I want more height out of my van and will look towards
putting 15" rims with the highest sidewall in a 195 or 205 width.  Reinforced
of course.
There was a weekender for sale nearby my house that had HUGE 16" rims w/
truck tires on them.  Fenders had been cut out wider, a bit of a hack job,
but it did look mean and many people would stop to look at it.  I always
imagined that fellow taking 'rolling thunder' out onto I-90 and looking as
mean as all get out creeping up the pass at 35 mph, wasserboxer screaming.

                                                           Mike G.

> Steve S. wrote:
>
> I am also a little at a loss on the appeal of the large
> tires, in width as well as diameter.  At some point,
> size/weight becomes a liability and diminishes
> performance.......