Thank you for the response Brian, much appreciated.Brian wrote:
My "daily wear" is a Falken Rt615 in 225/50/16. I like it. Same 225/50/16 size in that picture above but that's the Goodyear you are looking at. Note that I am running this size on a wheel with 50mm offset...and you may need a fender lip roll to clear it at 43mm
For track I use super stiff and light Enkei RP-F1 17x9 with 235/40/17 R888, for autocross I have 17x8.5 (local class width limit) with 245/40/17....but for around town I compensate for my lowered and relatively stiff suspension with the relatively soft 16 inch rims with Falkens. Result is stock-like ride but with good grip.
Sounds like my tire choice should be ok which I am relieved to hear, regarding the offset yes I need to be careful and I will certainly do some fender rolling if needed. I would definitely like to compensate for having a slightly softer ride by going to the 16" wheel with higher profile tire, but yet have considerable more grip int he dry and especially the wet (which is why I like the F1's).
Only thing that gives me some level of confidence is that another member on the NC forum has the wheel that I am considering and has no problems with his 225/45/16 setup, he is also lowered.