1999 Toyota celica tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 1999 Toyota Celica, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/70R14 OEM | R14 | 5x100 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1999 Toyota celica wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x100 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 54.1 mm |
| Source | adaptitusa-reference |
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Compatible alternative sizes for 185/70R14
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
195/60R15 |
0.07% | plus 1 | Safe |
215/60R14 |
-0.16% | wider | Safe |
155/75R15 |
-0.18% | plus 1 | Safe |
175/60R16 |
0.29% | plus 2 | Safe |
165/70R15 |
-0.42% | plus 1 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 185/70R14 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 185/70R14 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 195/60R15; one rim size up, 0.07% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 175/60R16; two rim sizes up, 0.29% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 1999 toyota celica ST
The 1999 Toyota Celica ST ships from the factory on 185/70R14 tires mounted on R14 wheels. Only one approved fitment is documented for this model year, so replacement options should match the original size exactly unless a plus-size upgrade is being considered. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Toyota Celica comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 1999 Toyota Celica ST owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 1999 Toyota Celica ST, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 1999 toyota celica
Top issue category: Tread / Belt
Most reported: Tread / Belt (3) · Tires (General) (1)
Reported across: 1999 – 1999 (1 year)
What owners described
Tread or belt separation appears in 21% of these reports; about 1.6× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 19 reports covering every model year of the Toyota Celica that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tread or belt separation | 21% | 13% | 1.6× |
| Sidewall failure | 16% | 15% | 1.1× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 11% | 20% | 0.5× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 11% | 6% | 1.8× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 5% | 9% | 0.6× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 5% | 8% | 0.6× |
Mileage at failure
7 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 33,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 20,450 and 156,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Toyota Celica. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 TOYOTA CELICA EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE PRIMEWELL TIRES, SIZE 195-60-15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CUPPED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
REAR TIRE BLOW-OUT ON I-110 PENSACOLA, FL WHILE GOING TO WORK 08/22/2017 AROUND 5:45AM CDT. FORTUNATELY, TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE, AND I MANAGED TO GET TO AN EMERGENCY LANE. I CHANGE THE WHEEL WITH MY SPARE AND PROCEEDED TO WORK. I SUSPECT THE BLOW-OUT IS DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE TIRE WAS NEW, WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES USE. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD TO CAUSE THE BLOW-OUT. POLICE OFFICER STOPPED BY AS I FINISHED CHANGING THE WHEEL. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FOLLOWING TIRE INFO IS NOT IN THE DROP DOWN LIST PROVIDED, SO I HAVE CLARIFIED IT HERE. TIRE COMPANY IS "CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC", PART OF "BARUM GLOBAL"; TIRE LINE IS "BRILLANTIS 2" I PURCHASED THE TIRES FROM "DISCOUNT TIRE" IN MACON, GA. I ONLY PURCHASED 2 TIRES; BOTH FOR THE REAR. I AM GLAD I DID NOT HAVE ONE OF THESE ON THE FRONT. I HAD SWAPPED FRONT AND BACK TIRES 3 DAYS PRIOR TO PURCHASE.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Celica equipped with Dextero Touring, DTR1 Tires Size 205/55R16 91H, and DOT: Y9JTCHX1816. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH she observed a noise emanating from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the vehicle was inspected but no failure was found. The contact continued to drive at approximately 55 MPH and observed a popping sound emanating from the inner carriage. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where she observed the rear passenger tire separating. The tire was replaced with assistance from a passerby. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 133,621 and the tire failure mileage was 33,000
WHILE DRIVE AT 72 MPH ON A STRAIGHT, DRY INTERSTATE, I MOVED MY SEAT BACKWARD. SOMEHOW DURING THE PROCESS, I MUST HAVE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. BECAUSE THE CAR BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. FOR SEVERAL SECONDS THE CAR FISHTAILED, WHILE I HELD THE WHEEL STEADY UNTIL IT RETURNED TO NORMAL STEERING. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY AND NEVER HAD A CAR FISHTAIL ON ME BEFORE. I FEEL THAT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WAS NOT NORMAL AND IS UNSAFE.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
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For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Toyota Celica is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 1999 Toyota Celica.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-09-02.