Personally, for looks, I go for the smallest rim, highest profile tire your car can get, for that " meaty tire" look. I always got more complements on my 4runner with winter 16 inch rims and big, ugly, heavy lugged winter tires that at 265/70/16 which “look” much bigger then 265/65/17 with alloys.
I think the same should be done or the Corolla. older slab sided Corolla add to the effect of the ultimate fwd Corolla “off roader”… Maybe even jack up the suspension a little and put on some real meat…like 205s. Maybe a light bar for that," pull over and show me your registration look."
@GeorgeSanJose As many posters here have said, wire wheels are available and expensive! And You’ll likely pay as much as the Corolla is worth! How about Moon disc hubcaps? Very cool, old-style look. Take a peek at the link below
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search.html?query=moon
You won’t likely see these on cars in traffic, especially a Japanese one!