My 93 civic needs new wheels and tires. I want to get as much traction as possible and my steering to feels as sturdy as possible. What wheels and tires should I get and which sizes? Any help would be great!

 

For stock height and wheelwells...If you're not worried about acceleration suffering, UHP or race-spec 205/35-18s on 18x7s are probably about the stickiest setup you could fit with proper offset. For best all-around performance, I'd recommend UHP 205/50-15s or 205/45-16s on lightweight 15x7s or 16x7s. If the tires will ever be stored or used in temps below 40F, you'll want all-seasons. Cold can damage summer rubber.

Look at the all-season Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position tires, and the Rota Slipstream rims. These are very popular choices.

 

18x7 on any 5g civic is a bad idea if you have any plans of lowering.

My vote is always for a set of 205/45-16s around some 16x7 rota slips.

 

First things first, lets see what he's going for.

This has been covered before, but:

14" = comfort and drivability / not many options for performance summer treads
15" = great size and comfort / many options for tread (winter and summer) / recommended is a 205/50/15
16" = great size and losing comfort / again, many options for tread / more performance due to small sidewall ratio
17" = largest practical size and no comfort / many options for low profile tread / high performance due to very small sidewalls / con is weight depending on rim

any of these sizes can be bought in a 6.5" or 7.0" rim width.

As for tread, search on www.tirerack.com for reviews on the most popular tread and wear life and performance and make your own decision.

 

If he's not worried about ride, and only concerned with grip, why would 18x7s be a bad idea if lowered? A 205/35-18 is about the same width and diameter as a 205/40-17.