Wtf has rim size got to do with it? He's talking about the sidewall height which gets pretty high when you have a 60 series tyre bigger than about a 205, but if you like the four wheel drive/tractor look go for it.
Holding back tears off laughter while I read that ck ! I drive on 40 series all the time & 35 series on my ss i wouldn't describe it as harsh apart from with the strut brace on a rougher road. Gary