Accord 18" tyes

[Richard63]

Just collected my 2012 S type yesterday and I have been looking at the tyres as something that will need replacing in the medium term. According to Honda I need 235/40 R18 98 W tyres. I cannot find any of these anywhere as they seem to all have 95 load ratings. What is the significance of using 95 rated tyres? Would it invalidate insurance in the event of an accident for instance?

 

[Marktypes]

Richard i believe you need 235/45/18 on the type s and youll easily find 98 load rating , thats what were on mine factory anyway

 

[richsprint]

Try Oponeo or mytyres websites

 

[Mr Honda]

Hmmm interesting.... Lings state that the tyres are 235/45r18, but Honda's brochure states 235/40r18, both 98w rating...

http://www.lingshondaparts.com/honda_car_parts_selection.php?block_01=17TL1A01&block_02=B__1800&block_03=3578

http://www.honda.ie/templates/honda2012/pdf/brochures/Accord_Saloon.pdf

 

[Richard63]

I'll have a chat with the garage tomorrow. Getting some lock nuts put on. I ***ume that I can go 45 instead of 40 when the time comes because the 40 seem impossible to find.

 

[Si38]

235/45/18 98 on mine mate

 

[walton1231]

Does anyone know the oem 18" wheel dimensions please?

 

[Mr Honda]

For the 180 type s, tyres are 235/45/18, as the rims are 8j. for the 7.5j 18's, 225/45/18

 

[walton1231]

Nice one just im looking at some honda crv lyra 18" options

 

[richsprint]

Check the offset on CRV wheels, might not be suitable for an Accord

 

[walton1231]

Hunted all over the net mate to no avail. Do you know what width and offset i can go up to?

 

[Mr Honda]

I'm sure the offset will be fine as the Cr-v uses twin pot calipers. Plenty of clearance.

The Lyra wheels seem to be 7j though and according to Hondas accessory website, they run them on 225 width for the Cr-v
http://www.honda-access.com/268/en/intro.jsp#

 

[FarHanSolo]

Wow, there be proper tyre nuts here. I love your knowledgebase

 

[walton1231]

I love the look of these wheels mr honda, you saying i shouldnt have a problem then. I want to be sure as its quite an expensive purchase. Not up to speed on tyre terminology but would 7j be an issue?

 

[walton1231]

Sorry mr honda just referred back to your previous comment. The type s is 8j and you say the 18s are 7.5j but these are 7. Firstly would this be a problem and secondly what the hell does the j mean?

 

[walton1231]

Right ive just been told these are 7 inch wide and et50 are these going to be ok?

 

[Mr Honda]

Sorry mr honda just referred back to your previous comment. The type s is 8j and you say the 18s are 7.5j but these are 7. Firstly would this be a problem and secondly what the hell does the j mean?

Right ive just been told these are 7 inch wide and et50 are these going to be ok?

The j refers to width, but not sure if it actually means inches or not. The type s 180bhp accord uses wider 18" rims as standard 8j. The other ones use 7.5j.

You will be fine with the offset, good luck with the purchase

 

[walton1231]

Cheers mr honda for advice etc You think 7j's will be ok?

 

[richsprint]

Sounds like they are a thinner wheel than the standard type S wheel.
They are nice wheels, but pricey, you know you'll get good non Honda wheels for less?

 

[walton1231]

I personally dont think youll get as good a wheel as this for the money, im also wanting to use factory wheels. Been down the whole rota etc route with the dc2 and atr

 

[richsprint]

Ask Holdcroft for a discount. The RRP is £995 bit pricey.

 

[walton1231]

Sorry rich i didnt even state that im buying these second hand in mint condition for 450. My bad lol