I too am in need of tires for my stock 1993 SC300. I have Goodyear HP's (discontinued) on there now. My front two have life yet but my rear tires are bald, so I need to decide QUICKLY. It has been suggested that I go ahead & get 4 matching tires .. and I am leaning that way.
My car just turned over 100K & I am now driving 500 miles per week to my new job in East Texas from Austin. I think my Goodyears are what makes my drive noisy .. so noise is an important factor, as well as wet traction and lasting ability .. & of course, value.
One salesman suggested I buy his 17" wheels so that I could get a bigger tire for better gas mileage, handling & comfort. I'm a little girl who just doesn't have an understanding for a bunch of mechanical jazz .. any words of wisdom???