Tires and Wheels help, What to buy or stay away from Options

[powerkor]

I have no clue whats a good brand of tire and/or wheel, what size works best with my celica 97 st, etc...

i have looked on tire rack and it says it can fit up to an 18", however, i doubt thats the 'best' fit... and what brand(s) of wheels should i be focusing on?

i've also read the tire and wheel bible, so I know the theories and basics behind tires/wheels, i just need some guidance with real-life experience and suggestions... preferibly if you've had/tried out a certain brand and under certain conditions...

i won't be using them in the winter, so its not a problem.

rain is tho, as im in PA, the state of rain... but, no matter what tire i have, i doubt i'd drive like an idiot..

help please.

[jgreening]

As far as wheels, its really a matter of personal taste and fitment. Obviously you need a 5x100 bolt pattern and an offset that works with your rim width. For 7"-7.5" wide wheels, the best offset is probably something between 37 and 42. As for "best" brands for wheels, there are several manufactures that make forged wheels which are stronger and lighter in most cases. However, they are also very expensive. For a typical 6gc, you probably do not want to spend that much on wheels. Most of us do not buy forged wheels although they are great. I would probably go with a relatively decent brand just so you know its manufactured well. There are tons out there. If you tell us what style you like, we can help you a little more. By style, I mean 5-spoke, 6-spoke, polished lip, etc, etc.

- Jay