How to Choose the Right Wheels for Your 9th Gen Accord!
Don’t let a car that looks this good go without the cherry on top of any build: the wheels.
The ninth-generation Accord, especially the facelift models, look aesthetically more like an Acura than a Honda. And they punch above their weight in just about every way. Performance, fuel economy, comfort, looks, you name it. There is a reason that Honda manages to sell hundreds of thousands of Accords on a yearly basis. They are just good cars. We honestly don’t need to be reminded of this too much though, this is Honda-Tech after all.
However, as good as the ninth-generation Accord looks completely stock, there are always ways to make it better. The biggest impact you can usually make on the aesthetic appearance of your car is wheels. However, with so many wheels out there, it’s impossible to test or even see half of them in person. So, we thank Fitment Industries Garage, for making a short, but sweet guide on the right wheels for your Accord.
Before we dive into the video, it is safe to say that wheel fitment is literally a science. There are rules and guidelines to get the best-looking fitment without running into driving/technical issues. So while some of these cars might look insanely good parked, that doesn’t necessarily mean they can get on a freeway on-ramp without rubbing. At a certain point, you have to find the fine line between aesthetics and drivability. (The form v. function debate will seemingly never end.)
As with any other car, the ninth-generation Accord has a “standard” range of wheel dimensions that will work with the chassis. As a rule of thumb, the lower end of width and diameter (for example this Accord) will always be the easiest to fit without running into issues. So even if you have a moderate drop on coilovers or springs, you shouldn’t rub with a 18×8.5 +30 squared setup with rolled fenders.
However, a setup like this Accord would be impossible to achieve without serious work and considerations. The 19×10.5 + 22 squared setup seen is very aggressive for the chassis and the owner is utilizing air suspension, stretched tires, and a fender roll to even make this setup possible. Further, during driving, this owner raises the car to a more compliant ride height (the benefit of pricey air suspension). So remember, wheels can be dead simple or ridiculously hard to fit depending on your specs. A difference of 5mm or offset can be a make or break factor, so make sure to look at these other Accords first before pulling the plug on a set of your own.
The level of variability within even just a wheel setup is endless. There are a lot of considerations to make including availability, price, ease of install, etc. Thus we highly encourage readers to visit Fitment Industries’ vast and impressive gallery of different ninth-gen Accord wheel and tire combinations is a very valuable resource. Not only do they list the specs of the wheels and tires themselves, but if the Accord has suspension work, if it rubs, if the fenders have been rolled/pulled, if there is spacers, etc. Essentially, all the information you would need to know to either achieve the same fitment or similar fitment with a different wheel with similar specs. They also have a well-designed filter list of fitment variables that can be found on the left-side of the page. This allows you to fine tune exactly the fitment you are looking for without having to sort through hundreds of cars.
Considering they have over 788 results to look from in their gallery, you’ll without a doubt find something that will work for your vision eventually. However, we still recommend watching the video because they provide key information for the chassis such as the recommend diameter, width, and offset ranges. Not to mention, they will show setups that require no modifications to be be made to the car and others that do. So if wheels are on your modification timeline, don’t miss out on this one!
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