Hey guys, I have a 2004 accord and want to put some nice rims and tires on it my question is how big can i go without having rubbing problems. Its at stock ride hieght and wont ever be lowered. (its the wifes car she does not like the harsh ride) any help would be great. thanks.


Modified by del type-r at 3:57 PM 5/6/2006

 

Kbanks has 20's and claims to be able to run 21's.

I have 17's on mine, running a pretty thick tire and I probaby would've chosen 18's if I had the second chance, but I'm happy nonetheless.

 

20's wow. i wanted to put on 19's but am not sure what tire size would fit. 20's would be awesome but i would think that they would have to be pretty thin tires.

 

I had 19's on my car with 235/35/19 tires, now i have 17" HFP wheels the ride is so much better and softer, here are some pics...

 

Just make sure you keep the same outer diameter as stock. Idk what stock tires are on yours, but I'd bet they are 205/55/16.

Use tread width * aspect ratio * 2/2540 + wheel size. Get stock size, then check it against the correct tire size. Anything +/- 1% is good and won't affect your speedometer correctness.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by msedacca &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Kbanks has 20's and claims to be able to run 21's.

I have 17's on mine, running a pretty thick tire and I probaby would've chosen 18's if I had the second chance, but I'm happy nonetheless. </TD></TR></TABLE>

21's was a thought for the future, and technically if you think about it, it would work if the sizes came into play. Now, they make a 21x9, and I think the smallest tire in that size is 255 or bigger. But remember that use to be the case with 20's. Up until a couple of years ago, 20x7.5 was unheard of, and a 225/30 or a 225/35 was totally unheard of. But now they make those sizes for compact imports like ours. Think about it, if you can put 20's on a 7th gen and still drop it, then why would 21 be out the question if they come out with the sizes like 225/30/21. It would be do-able if the right sizes were to come out, which it probably will sooner or later.....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by msedacca &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just make sure you keep the same outer diameter as stock. Idk what stock tires are on yours, but I'd bet they are 205/55/16.

Use tread width * aspect ratio * 2/2540 + wheel size. Get stock size, then check it against the correct tire size. Anything +/- 1% is good and won't affect your speedometer correctness.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I trust your judgment msedacca, add the sizes up and think about it. Two years ago people would have thought you were crazy, if you were talking 20's for a Honda without raising it. But now look. They bring out the right sizes, and I will be the first to rock 21's on a accord. But the guy that asked the original question, if his wife will be driving the car and doesn't like a hard ride then stick with 16's or 17's. Big wheels aren't for everybody!!!!!

 

I seen a concept car in car and driver, that had 21x7.5 on it. It won't be long before they will be in the wheel shop.

 

thanks for the tips guys. i think i will stick with 17s maybe 18s thanks.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by del type-r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks for the tips guys. i think i will stick with 17s maybe 18s thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No problem bro, post pics when you get them!!!!

 

Stock I believe is 205/60/16, I upgraded to 235/45/17 without a problem with rubbing. I also checked the diameter difference, and it's really really neglible.

 

Something you might want to consider is keeping your eyes open for some recent vintage TL wheels on eBay.

For whatever reason, the buyers of 2005 and 2006 TL's will immediately opt for A Spec wheels or something else, and this means that their OEM factory alloy wheels hit the market very cheaply.

These OEM TL wheels are 17x<u>8</u> and +45. That's about as wide as you can go w/out clearance issues, and it's very tight in the back but it works. You can go w/the 235-45-17 tyres that others have mentioned and your speedometer will continue to be accurate.

My car is pictured with the HFP suspension. Your 7th Gen will have a little more clearance in the rear if you are on the regular suspension.

 

I'm rocking TLs too. I like them.

 

I think the OG HFP wheels like those on the red car above look OK, too. The TL wheels are just a full inch wider.

I haven't seen the current HFP wheels on a Gen 7 Accord. Not sure if they'd look all that great. Anybody using them?

 

Yea, I was looking at the HFP wheels too, but I like the width of the TL wheels. Are you talking about the current SI HFP wheels? I think I saw someone with them over at v6p, or maybe that was another car..

Here's my TL wheels on my car. I need to get a sideshot to show the drop better however.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ntrinsik &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you talking about the current SI HFP wheels?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Are you refering to these?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aLL MoToR Eg6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here is our Accord w/ 06 Si wheels.





Slightly dirty after a week of straight rain, but oh well. Looks even better all clean. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Found that in the Accord Picture Thread towards the top of page 8.

 

They look a lot like those, but I believe they're a bit wider (wheel width) and the spokes are thinner, but are a helluva lot like those. A guy with a 6-6 coupe around here was looking at the HFP kit/tire combo because of mad wheel hop, but is going to sell his car for an STi.

 

I meant these ones for the SI.

 

ah, ok