That modern look....

momoparman said
14's - 15's are OK if your going for that nostalgic look....other than that they are tired...that look is over 40 yrs old, there is hardly any styles to pick from, no way the 15's can handle the turns like a 17 or 18. If they could you would still see them on production cars.

I like progression and new and better technology....

True but you're also talking handling. In the drag race world 15's are still pretty prevalent. However even there drag radial cars are often going up in rim size and it would be tough dispute that they work.

airgrabber said
I'd venture to say that guys who are sticking with mostly stock suspension components are also sticking to 14 and 15 inch wheels, because it has to take a ton of money to make those 17's and bigger work.

Why?

There's also something to be said for the size of the factory wheel opening in relation to the size of the wheel and tire. Our older rides were never designed with 17's in mind. The proportions just look out of whack.

Have you ever compared the size of a modern passenger car wheel opening to that of our cars? I have. Bet the results would surprise you...

You can actualy keep the profile of the sidewalls the same as long as you don't get crazy with rim height. 15x26 = 17x27..etc.

Sometimes too much is too much.

Looks are like flavors. They aren't all for everyone. And looks can be done tastefully and quite distastfully.