Hey guys

I got a 07 tc base, I want to change the tires because they're pretty worn out, but I'd like new rims as well.

I dont mind 17's but 18's would be nice, I am aware of that tire pressure transmitter thing after reading it. My concern is...what exact sizes of tires/wheels are available to me?

And I plan to drop the car 2inches..so ya

ex: stock are 215/45/17's

Most likely will be chosing the rims from over the net, thats why I wanna know the exact sizes so I don't buy rims that wont fit w/ the sensor or after dropping etc..

 

For 18 you want 225/40/18 or if you are lowered 225/35/18 to avoid rubbing. Side wall is thinner but your ride will be rough and speedometer is like 2 miles faster.
As for 17s i cant really tell you a lot. Go with stock size or you can go a little wider and get 225.

btw it should be in wheel and tire section.

 

It all depends on the width of the 18" rim. A 225/35/18 is cool for 18x7 18x7.5 and 18x8. But i would go for a 235 or 245 if you get an 18x8.

 

235 and 245 in the front will rub, as for 245 for the rear it's just too much. just stick with 225/40/18 all around.

 

These two stickies were very helpful for me when i researched on my wheels and tires.

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=98863

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=231578

 

Thank u all :0

Ive decided to go with hotchiks instead because going up my driveway will scrap for sure unless I go super slow.

 

Hotchkis? Bad choice. Oh well enjoy.

 

Why u say that? Im not looking to drop lower than 2'

I see Htech, Hotchs, or Progressive are my only choices

 

Go H&R!!!

 

Park outside your driveway and lower it on s-techs. But seriously, save your money and stay 4x4 style lifted until you can afford some coilovers. About 600 more than springs but coilovers you can have your own preferred drop plus great handling.

 

H&R springs handle awesome. Honestly most people dont need coilovers. If you autocross its not a bad idea although i know a few peopl autocrossign with the H&R's and have no prob. If you want to be able to adjust your hieght at will get coilovers. You can also adjust dampening depending on the coilovers as well. Just do soem research which it seems you have already done but i would do a lil more if yoru gonna think about gettin hotchkis springs.

 

Like I said its either hotch's, htech, or progressive

I don't need coilovers and I can't afford to waste that for something I won't really need other than show for that amount

 

Good remark. Cause you'll have to spend the extra $$$ on struts/shocks too. I wish I would of went that route. Since the TRD look cost me total $1,700 including installation.

 

id vote htechs. fairly modest drop, and looks good with 17" or 18" imo.

 

Thanks folks

 

trd is great too i have them.. not problems.. a modest drop and I've been running on the stock struts for over 3 years now... over 50000 miles.. 1700 for the trd setup that is crazy...

 

You should be alright on Hotchkis springs with 225/40/18. Anything over a 2" drop in the rear though will cause you to rub on that tire setup though. I should know, lol.

 

wat does all these number mean. can someone explain to me i have no clue on how to buy tires

 

haha i feel ya...wish i could help ya. but i'm at a lose too

 

Ex: 225/40R18

225 is the width of the tire. 40 is the % of the width (225) that gives you the sidewall height. 18 is the wheel diameter.

The stock tire size for the tC is 215/45R17. If you decide to upgarde to 18's the size should be 225/40R18. I hope this helps, but if you need further info, just PM your questions.