bob shiftright

Has anyone actually tried the 16" steel wheels from the Accord LX V6 for clearance?

I realize that they should fit without any problem and that Tire Rack specifies 16" steel wheels for the TSX. I'm just looking for assurance that they actually do clear everything.

Thanks!

NJtsx

16 inches?? what does that mean?

falco

We only get 16" wheels from the factory on our Australian Honda Accord Euros (Aka TSX)
Check This http://www.geocities.com/garethburto...onda_Euro.html

nuke

My dealer quoted a snow tire package for the TSX using 16 inch accord rims;
(Woodbine Acura..Toronto)

Tiger

Nuke,

Did the dealer tell you what the size of the snow tires they are using or it is the same as the 2003 honda accord 205/60/16?

nuke

their package included 205 60 16's.
PS I have ordered 205 60 16 Pirelli's on knockoff steel wheels from Tiremag in the Toronto area.

dom

TSX Stock Wheels and Tires
215 X .50 X 2 = 215mm + 431.8mm (17") = 646.8mm \ 25.4 = 25.46"

Winters (205/60/16)
205 X .60 X 2 = 246mm + 406.4mm (16") = 652.4mm \ 25.4 = 25.68"

205/60/16's will fit the car almost perfectly with only a 0.9% speedo difference.

Tiger

Thanks nuke and domn.

bob shiftright

Thanks, all!

hata_teru

Hi all,

Friend of mine offering me a set of winter tires with wheels (not steel wheels) on only for $600 for 4. However, the size of the tires are like 225/45/17". Do you guys recommend using those sizes as winter tires, will they be able to fit? I need some advise please.

bowersan

Domn, how much would a set of those tires set me back?

Do I need to buy a new set of rims? Help a fellow TSXer out!

J.

Visorboy

That size sound more like ones you'd get for the summer. I read that for winter tire, thinner and higer profile is better.
Thinner to cut through snow, and save gas.
Higher profile to take in those pot holes.

hata_teru

$600 bucks for the whole set of tires and rims are pretty tempting...I just ask another shops for quotation on winter tires. They offering me a special package, $790 + tax and those are 16" pacers rims with Kumho winter tires. So, how's the feedback for Kumho tires? are they any good?

nuke

Best bet is to try one to make sure they fit. Those tires won't perform in snow nearly as well as 205 60 16. The rims may be tempting for looks; imo I want the traction and the performance of a new snow tire (how many seasons has your friends tires been used....3-4 seasons is all you can expect from snows with normal driving)

nuke

btw are you talking american dollars?

hata_teru

I am talking about Canadian dollars. Those tires has been used only for 2 seasons, I went to his place to check out the tires tonight. They are in good conditions, only the rim has a little bit of scratch. I am pretty sure they will fit since the stock rim we had is 17".

Visorboy

If the rims really do fit, then it's not a bad deal...I'd try them on for clearance before committing to them, and one thing you have to consider is that 17" snow tires will be more expensive to buy down the road. The rims should be lighter then the steel ones which is a bonus.

RBC

Acura East is Ajax ON are offerring two winter tire packages for the TSX - Toyo or Michelin 215/55/16's on 5 Star steel wheels (painted silver) for $1,100 + taxes. I just priced Bridgestone Blizzaks - dealer recommended same size and the price is comparable (better tire, I think).

stocker2000

Bridgestones offer better snow and ice traction, but they achieve it by using a softer rubber compound. Michelelin's have a harder compound, compromising slightly on traction, but adding to long term wearability.

IMO, if you live in an area where the roads are kept reasonably snow-free during the winter, so that much of your driving is still on ashphalt (like Toronto), go with the harder compound. You'll get extra life out of them.

RBC

I decided to go with the Michelins (215/55/16's) for better wear and longer life than the Blizzaks. Total cost from Acura East was $1,040 plus PST & GST.

Wheels look great (five spoke steel wheels painted silver) - for $70 each. I wasn't prepared to put out several hundred $'s for a second set of alloys but couldn't bear the thought of looking at those ugly black standard steel wheels for six months.

dom

If each rim was $70 each thats $280.00 which leaves $760.00 divided by 4 = $190.00 per tire?

Sorry dude but you paid way too much per tire. You got a good deal on the rims for sure though.

And its not really 6 months. December, January, Febuary, March, they can typically come off in April, most years anyway.