I'd like to throw in my two cents regarding tire size, although a little out of context in this conversation.
In the front you are limited to 205 width under stock fenders. Larger tires can potentially add to turning problems, so why bother. In the back, I have tucked 225/45-17 tires under stock fenders (7et38, stock drums on stock arms) easy. I'm lookings into purchasing some newer rims, and intend on running 235-45-17's in the back, 205/40's in the front.