Has anyone downsized their wheels to 15" wheels?

It seems like they are cheaper and lighter.

They wouldn't handle as well as the 16", but might give a more comfortable ride.

 

There's no reason why you couldn't- the base/Sport calipers and rotors are the same, so they'll fit, as long as your backspacing/offset matches up. Not to say they won't handle as well as 16's, but you add sidewall and remove solid metal, which adds compliance in the wheel/tire setup. I'd rather have a bit more sidewall and a lighter wheel/tire combo, as taller tires won't cook as quickly as lower-profile tires on the track. Also, lower unsprung weight pays greater dividends than lower sidewalls, within reason. Keep it 55-series and under, and you'll be fine.

Also, make sure your overall diameter stays close to stock (24.0-2" should be fine)- Mark W.

 

I have 15's and I think they actually improved handling. I have some TireRack brand 15s with blizzaks for winter and Mini Cooper wheels for summer. 195/60/15 tires.

 

Does this mess with the odometer at all when you change tire size?

 

If you use the same outer diameter tire.

I ordered some rims off EBay and plan on having them powder coated purple metallic to match the BBP...

Bought 195/60R-15 Yokohama AVID ENVigor's from Tirerack to put on it...

24.2" outer diameter...
Yokohama AVID ENVigor (H&V)

OEM 16 inch Dunlops-24.2"
Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S