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There is a recent article where someone used a 2009 VW Golf and tested 0-60 acceleration times, braking distance, handling skidpad measurements, and a few other things. They tested the stock 14 or 15" tires and then went up in wheel diameter to a 19" wheel while keeping the same tire height. Basically, with larger wheels you lose acceleration and fuel economy and get slight gains in braking distance and handling. Plus, the ride quality will suffer with less sidewall to absorb bumps. All depends on what you want out of the car
Lynch knows where that article is - it's late and I can't see straight maybe he can post the link...
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1996 Toyota Camry 5SFE 5-spd 329.9K - UNDER REPAIR 
1997 Honda Civic 1.6 5-spd - 183K and 27 MPG average - Dependable DD and *small* family car
1991 Acura Integra 1.8 5-spd - 241K and 28MPG average - I'm game for a simple LS Vtec swap now...
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