Honda Accord : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

ab500 · 5th May 2009, 16:45

Hi Guys!

Need some expert advice. I have a Honda Accord Automatic 2007. Just completed 40,000 kms & now want to change the tyres. Im a bit confused about the sizes. Its current size is : 205/65/R15. I've always felt that with the current setup, the ride was not always comfortable and a bit harsh at times. I am considering 225/60/R15. Do you guys think its ok or should I stay with the current size? Since I like to keep my cars physicaly stock Im keeping the original Honda Rims. The car is used by my dad for City Driving,he's always in the back seat and drives it himself max once a week. Goes out of Bombay once a month to our farm which is 150km One Way. Let Me Know

delhi2009 · 6th May 2009, 19:30

stock tyres have been good for me till date on my 2006 Accord and while im planning to change too, my concern is which brand to go for ! The dealer suggests MRF whereas i've been riding on bridgestone on my Baleno & Esteem and they feel a lot better than those original MRF which came with the cars. So the experts who reply, please suggest a good brand too !

GTO · 7th May 2009, 10:47

I don't see why you need a size upgrade if the car is chauffeur-driven, and the sole requirement is ride quality. Stick to a 205 patch from the comfort-range of Michelin.

ab500 · 7th May 2009, 11:12

Whats the opinion on Michelin Energy MXV8,soze 205/65/R15? My only concern about compnaies like Michelin & Yokohama is that the tyres are not manufactured in India, so I dont know how they would react to India Conditions. My experince with Bridgestone has been great, incidently all my cars currently have Bridgestone tyres, no complaints, just bored of that compnay now, hence looking at another manufacturer. My Safari has done 50,000 so far on the new set of Bridgestones and the tyres are still in a very good condition. The safari has just clocked 100,000Km.

nithin.g.balaji · 7th May 2009, 13:12

Michelin and Yokohama tyres available in India are specifically built and designed for conditions present here, So you don't have to worry about them not performing. GTO is right when it comes to the 205 patch. Try the xm1+ or the primacy lc range rather, Mxv8's are being phased out in the indian market.
Yokohama A drive also have a good review are more vfm.

lancer80 · 7th May 2009, 13:16

Go with the standard tire which comes with a 07 accord. They are Bridgestone ER30 in the same OE size. Worked pretty well for my friend in the city and highway

ab500 · 11th May 2009, 18:52

Thanks for all the input. Ive decided to stay with the orginal size and go for Michelin Energy MXV8. Now I have to get a good deal. Ill let you guys know what I get.

GTO · 12th May 2009, 11:16

Get in touch with Saifee Tyres (Santacruz). Jitubhai runs an honest straight-forward show there. 2649.3819 / 2649.0573

Sahil · 12th May 2009, 11:28

Your comfort won't be hampered much if at all when you go for 225/60. As the sidewalk size would remain almost same.
The accord feels light at high speeds and could do better with wider rubber.

delhi2009 · 13th May 2009, 21:13

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Originally Posted by ab500

Thanks for all the input. Ive decided to stay with the orginal size and go for Michelin Energy MXV8. Now I have to get a good deal. Ill let you guys know what I get.

Do let us know here what prices you got as i also have to get the tyres changed within a couple of days now !

DocG · 15th May 2009, 12:41

what's the largest width tyre you can fit on the stock 03-07 (15" 5 spoke) Accord rims...

ab500 · 18th May 2009, 15:40

The Best Rate Im getting is Rs 5250 a tyre. Since the dealer is a friend, im still trying to see if he can go down further. He looks after all the wheel;s of all my cars. His COmpnay is Called Straight Line in Santacruz West. Mumbai

ab500 · 17th June 2009, 11:59

Hey!

Finally got my tyres on the car yesterday, got a good rate of 5250 each. Ive barely driven about 40km with the new tyres, one visible difference as of now is that the road noise and drastically reduced which is a plus. Thanks for all the input guys. Mods you can close this thread if required.

Sahil · 18th June 2009, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab500

Hey!

Finally got my tyres on the car yesterday, got a good rate of 5250 each. Ive barely driven about 40km with the new tyres, one visible difference as of now is that the road noise and drastically reduced which is a plus. Thanks for all the input guys. Mods you can close this thread if required.

Which tyres did you decide on ? Is there any noticeable loss in pick-up or initial power?

ab500 · 22nd June 2009, 13:46

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Which tyres did you decide on ? Is there any noticeable loss in pick-up or initial power?

I got Michelin Energy MXVX, Size 205/65/R15. Fantastic tyres, car seems very well planted, great grip, low road noise, I drove it to Thane on Saturday on the Eastern Express Highway went up to 140,fantastic grip and very low road noise. At low speeds ie between 40 - 80, tyres are almost silent. I would suggest these tyres as a very good option to put on the Honda Accord. Go a great deal at Rs 5250 a tyre.

5th May 2009, 16:45	#1
ab500 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 97 Thanked: 51 Times	Honda Accord : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread Hi Guys! Need some expert advice. I have a Honda Accord Automatic 2007. Just completed 40,000 kms & now want to change the tyres. Im a bit confused about the sizes. Its current size is : 205/65/R15. I've always felt that with the current setup, the ride was not always comfortable and a bit harsh at times. I am considering 225/60/R15. Do you guys think its ok or should I stay with the current size? Since I like to keep my cars physicaly stock Im keeping the original Honda Rims. The car is used by my dad for City Driving,he's always in the back seat and drives it himself max once a week. Goes out of Bombay once a month to our farm which is 150km One Way. Let Me Know
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6th May 2009, 19:30	#2
delhi2009 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 114 Thanked: 24 Times	stock tyres have been good for me till date on my 2006 Accord and while im planning to change too, my concern is which brand to go for ! The dealer suggests MRF whereas i've been riding on bridgestone on my Baleno & Esteem and they feel a lot better than those original MRF which came with the cars. So the experts who reply, please suggest a good brand too !
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7th May 2009, 10:47	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,697 Times View My Garage	I don't see why you need a size upgrade if the car is chauffeur-driven, and the sole requirement is ride quality. Stick to a 205 patch from the comfort-range of Michelin.
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7th May 2009, 11:12	#4
ab500 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 97 Thanked: 51 Times	Whats the opinion on Michelin Energy MXV8,soze 205/65/R15? My only concern about compnaies like Michelin & Yokohama is that the tyres are not manufactured in India, so I dont know how they would react to India Conditions. My experince with Bridgestone has been great, incidently all my cars currently have Bridgestone tyres, no complaints, just bored of that compnay now, hence looking at another manufacturer. My Safari has done 50,000 so far on the new set of Bridgestones and the tyres are still in a very good condition. The safari has just clocked 100,000Km.
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7th May 2009, 13:12	#5
nithin.g.balaji Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Michelin and Yokohama tyres available in India are specifically built and designed for conditions present here, So you don't have to worry about them not performing. GTO is right when it comes to the 205 patch. Try the xm1+ or the primacy lc range rather, Mxv8's are being phased out in the indian market. Yokohama A drive also have a good review are more vfm.
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7th May 2009, 13:16	#6
lancer80 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 102 Thanked: Once	Go with the standard tire which comes with a 07 accord. They are Bridgestone ER30 in the same OE size. Worked pretty well for my friend in the city and highway
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11th May 2009, 18:52	#7
ab500 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 97 Thanked: 51 Times	Thanks for all the input. Ive decided to stay with the orginal size and go for Michelin Energy MXV8. Now I have to get a good deal. Ill let you guys know what I get.
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12th May 2009, 11:16	#8
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,697 Times View My Garage	Get in touch with Saifee Tyres (Santacruz). Jitubhai runs an honest straight-forward show there. 2649.3819 / 2649.0573
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12th May 2009, 11:28	#9
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Your comfort won't be hampered much if at all when you go for 225/60. As the sidewalk size would remain almost same. The accord feels light at high speeds and could do better with wider rubber.
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15th May 2009, 12:41	#11
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	what's the largest width tyre you can fit on the stock 03-07 (15" 5 spoke) Accord rims... Last edited by DocG : 15th May 2009 at 12:47.
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18th May 2009, 15:40	#12
ab500 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 97 Thanked: 51 Times	The Best Rate Im getting is Rs 5250 a tyre. Since the dealer is a friend, im still trying to see if he can go down further. He looks after all the wheel;s of all my cars. His COmpnay is Called Straight Line in Santacruz West. Mumbai
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17th June 2009, 11:59	#13
ab500 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 97 Thanked: 51 Times	Hey! Finally got my tyres on the car yesterday, got a good rate of 5250 each. Ive barely driven about 40km with the new tyres, one visible difference as of now is that the road noise and drastically reduced which is a plus. Thanks for all the input guys. Mods you can close this thread if required.
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