215s ride differently (better for me) than other Indy stage 11s. IMO like a blend between 169s and Ace 66, but bigger and even more classic looking. Sometimes in pictures it makes the boards look like tech decks lol.
I was talking to my buddy about this a few weeks ago, I really want to try sizing them down too. I wish I grabbed more on Black Friday deals, since I have the tools and shop space now that I'm back in school. Would love different sizes of this geometry and performance, like 8.75-9.5".
I have some Ace 55 and 66, which turn significantly tighter than 169s or 159s. However the 215s turn just as well as the Aces, if not better, and with less wheelbite. Although 215s do have more wheelbite than other Indys stage 11 sizes, and a slightly lower axle height. The 215s, being Indy, have more rebound out of the turn, but a more similar turn radius to Aces. Both are great honestly, just 215s handle big wheels better. I've been running turn radius experiments with 215s and Ace 55 & 66 the past few days, and they are really close.