Want to go "Retro" with small thin tires and chrome hubcaps (aka 1950's look)

[gaffo]

and maybe whitewalls if I can find.

hubcaps like here:

http://www.go-kat-go.com/smoothiehubcap.html


Question is - I like a good handling car and have pre-ordered TRD shocks, springs and swaybar. Will running on shimpy tires shoot myself in the foot in the handly department even with all the stiff suspension stuff added to the car. Used to drive a TR-7 Triumph and a Ford Fiesta so I know about "firm" driving cars ;-).

I like the tiny tire/ old school look however. ;-).

thanks for any input!