Changing the tire size as you have described is like changing the Ring & Pinion in the trans from 4.22 to approximately 4.00.
Will you feel it? Yes
If your goal is to make 0-60 better, this is the wrong direction. Having said that, it isn't so much that it will be unbearable. It will be noticeable however...
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