How narrow is too narrow for front tires when you want it to handle?

Rafs-T-Type

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So, I've been having issues with my 26" tire smacking the wheel well, so I'm in the market for some tires in the 24.4"-25.1" height to help with this issue. Only problem is it turns out it's hard to find a 15" tire in this height with any decent width. I would have to go as narrow as like a 215. How much will that hurt handling vs a 235? Also anyone have a recommendation from this list- http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS.../&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&zip-code=60517. Thanks.
 
I just put M/T SR 8x26x15 on mine, they look great. A 1/2 narrower than the stock 215x65x15 stock tires I took off. Tread is 7", section width is 8.5 on a7" rim , height is 25.5.
 
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