Quote,"Also interesting to consider is that this applies to stopping the car aswell.
Two sets of rims, same weight. The larger (bigger diameter) will require more braking(typo repaired) power to stop."
True. Yup! Also on top of that, generally the "(bigger diameter)" will also weigh more netting parasitic drains.
It comes down to balance, intended use and ones budget.
Look at a top fuel car. The tires are really wide at launch giving it the area needed for traction. As the car is rocketed down the track the tires grow taller giving it in a sence a lower gear for top end mileage. Some may say higher gear--whatever, you know what I mean. Its an example of intended use. These tires would be just a little too bouncy for day to day commuting lol.
