The rep thought I would be happier with the 50-series tires to reduce ride harshness but even the small change in wheel-tire height over OEM made the car look like it was riding on oversized dubs!

The real issue was that tire rubbing was ridiculous, especially when braking! I promptly went back a few days later and had him put the 45-series on instead...with 17-8 rims, that tire works out to close to stock specs, and I didn't really perceive a change in ride quality.

No issues with balancing, but any worn suspension items will show their weaknesses when you get aggressive as a result of the lower profile wheel/tire setup.

My indie frowns on any wheel/tire combo that deviates from stock, but what the hey!

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car