I'm 5'6 and definitely skate a lot better on decks with short wheelbases, for sure. Once I realized that, it became a bigger factor in my choices of decks than board width.
Magenta makes two different types of 8.125's, one with a short wheelbase and one with a long wheelbase. Every time I order I always triple check that I'm not getting the long ones by accident. That's happened to me before and I can't skate those for shit, I lose my marks on the control of so many flip tricks with a rotation, and grinds and slides feel different. I'm sure the taller you are the less different wheelbases can be felt, but standing with short legs on a long board feels unpractical like things are disproportionate.