rims & tires, what sizes do I need? Options

[dayzdchika]

I want to get some rims, but I don't know anything about the different sizes in rims & tires, like what will fit on my celica. From what I've read, I think I want 17's, because if I understand right, if I try to lower the car, 18's will cause problems for me. I don't know anything about tire sizes, like what the 3 numbers stand for, so what would I need? And as far as brands go for the tires, is one brand better than another?

thanks guys!

[Mynzeyes]

QUOTE (yel094 @ Dec 6 2002, 05:54 PM)

Hi Dayzd, Its not really a very simple question, as it's pretty much up to your personal taste. I think 17's are the way to go if your car looks reasonably tame... With the tyre size's and number this is how it goes: (anyone correct me if I stuff up) EG: 205/45/15 (This is what came standard on my Oz ZR/GT) *205= The width of the tyre - the part of the tyre that touches the ground *45 = The profile of the tyre - the part that is between the rim and the tread, commonly called side wall *15 = The inner tyre circumference - this is what size rim the tyre will fit ie 15, 16, 17, 18 There is also a letter at the end and this denotes the top speed the tyres are designed for but I wouldn't worry about that too much as unless your going to be trying break land speed records. If you by off the performance rack you'll be fine. Brands: With rims just get what you like the look of and have a good look at them take them off the stand and check for burrs and cracks in the finish, also feel for weight = it all depends on what you're prepared to pay. As with tyres, I can't go past Yokohama AS539's they are a very good tyre in both wet and dry and stick very very well. Look I suggest you just have a look at some of the pics and see who's ride has the rims that catch your eye. If they aren't listed in their mods ask and go from there, get a list of tyres that will fit those rims from a dealer, they know what tyres fit what. Then maybe post the list with prices asking for help if you can't decide. I'm sure everybody will be happy to steer you away from the crap. Good luck, and when you do it make sure you throw up some pics... Seer...

that's all good coomer, but be sure to recognize that in your example (205/45/15), the 45 that denotes the sidewall is actually a PERCENT of the first number, which denotes the width in millimeters...sooooo, that tire is 205mm wide, 45% of 205mm sidewall ~ 92.25mm sidewall, and then 15" inner circumference.
-John-