I'm thinkin about purchasing some wheels and tires for this car in a week or two. I want to get some 17s but not sure if that will keep a confy ride... This is my family car so I do not want to mess with the suspension that much... Would I be better off if I put some 16s on there?? or 17s should be ok? I also dont want a noisey tire, what do you guys recommend?

thanks in advance,

 

If you're concerned about a comfortable ride, then the smaller the wheel, the better.

The Kumho Ecsta SPT is a very good tire at an excellent price.

 

If you get a 17" wheel just get 215/50/17 (this is also the stock size tire on Acura CL and TL Type S's) or 225/50/17 and you'll be fine. 50 series tires are really meaty, plus if your upgrading from the factory tires, you can get a better riding/more comfortable, plus stickier tire.

 

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You should really get the tire size that best matches your car. The best matching size depends on which version of 2003 Accord Sedan you have:

<u>2003 Accord DX 4 cyl</u>
Stock 195/65-15
Best 17" Size 205/50-17

<u>2003 Accord LX 4 cyl</u>
Stock 205/65-15
Best 17" Size 215/50-17

<u>2003 Accord LX V6, EX 4 cyl, EX V6</u>
Best 17" Size 215/50-17 or 225/50-17

 

if you are getting wheels make sure that you get a wheel that has a 40-45 mm offset...and 215/50r17 will be a good fit and a lot of choice's.......put that same setup on boys accord with enkei j10 and 215/50r17 bfr traction ta's.......good handling tire but has a little bit of noise.........

 

There are many, many tires that are MUCH better than those old BFG Traction T/A's (and I don't think they even make them any more). For example, I mentioned the Kumho SPT because it has so much "bang for the buck".

 

I also would like to stick with the original size rims. I love my 2004 EX v6's comfortable ride.