I've thought about that as well. That was the only size that Nitto offered in the 315 (315/35/17). I can step down to a 305/45/17 which is a 28" tire vs my current 26", but I lose a little bit a width (like half an inch). Not the end of the world though, I can always step up to the Mickey Thompson street ET's in the same size too which are even stickier. Just only last about 10,000 miles lol.