Quote Originally Posted by Wolfman AK907
If you are going with a slight drop and want to stay within the same overall wheel size you should upgrade to 15x7 K1's with 195/50R15 tires. these are 10mm wider for larger more aggressive footprint, but will not rub suspension components and it is actually 1mm shorter than stock. With this size you would actually be going 59.9mph when your speedo reads 60mph. If you are planning to stay at stock height with the same size rim I would recommend you go with a 205/50R15 strictly for the performance and drivability gain. You would be 9mm taller than stock and 20mm wider. With this size you'd be going 60.9mph when the speedo says 60mph. Just some info for you to consider. I've been looking at the same exact wheels for Auto-X this summer on my Aveo...undecided thus far.
Thanks for the info
so basically what you are saying is , it's better to go with the slightly bigger wheel and tire size, as opposed to saving the weight (the 14" ones are only 9lbs each) and giving up the size?