Guys,
This is exactly what I was hoping for. I have seen the need for this type of info, but didn't know how to go about extracting it. I feel like a lawyer here, asking all these leading questions.

I figured if I could get some recognized people in the industry to speak up it would have more credibility than some nobody spouting off.
Matt,
When I said I picked wheels and tires first, I meant for diameter. Then i choose my ride height. It looks like we all tend to agree on this point.
I also agree with issues dealing with driving a race car on the street. When people get it, most don't like it. I guess that is why they call them "Race" cars and "Street" cars. I guarantee I would not want to drive a car that rode like my circle track cars on the street for very long.
Later,