That pic in post #20 above kind of hides the tread height somewhat, so it does give the illusion of a lower profile than it is for some reason.
What pressures are you running in those Coopers?
And YES, +1 to the 225/40-17 size, especially in a 200 tread wear, MAX performance STREET/autocross legal type tire!!!
C'mon rubber doughnut manufacturers, SOMEONE DO THIS!!