Originally Posted by F8L SNK

Depends on your rim width. If you are running a small rim you will probably want height. If you can get a wider rim and get more contact patch the wider will be more stable with less side wall height.

This is of course for street driven cars, the taller tire is better for the track. It will absorb some of the energy from the launch and be a little less harsh on the drivetrain. So many factors, gear ratio, rpm in 4th gear and many others.