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!

[ghostdog]

40/R17's are actually a smaller diameter than the stock tires on an ST. so you can imagine how small they look in the wheel wells. personally I would not go with anything smaller then a 45 series tire. they will screw up your mileage a little bit, but they look so much better than the 40's IMHO.

you might even want to consider a 18. I am planning on a 215/40/R18 once spring comes around.

hope that helps !