| BOB FILLARE |
Can anyone offer some good advice here.
The OEM Bridgestones are awful. I want to put 245/70/16's on the same rims. The tires I want to go with are Michelin CT , they sell an "H" version at Tire Rack. Or Pirelli STR 245/70/16, H series
Is this rim able to handle these 10mm wider tires?? And will there be any problems. I asked Michelin, they said Honda does not reccommend it. I was not suprised.
Bigger rims not an option now
But the stk sizes 235/70/16 are too narrow, it need more beef, just look at comparable size vehicles.
Usually you go down in aspect ratio to 245/65/16, but this size does not exist, besides, I think the Pilot will handle it.
This is one of the few mistakes Honda made, I feel
Appreciate any comments, has anyone done this???
Tks Bob |
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| PILOTinginCO |
| It shouldn't be a problem. But, be careful with curbs and rocks because your sidewall will have more of an exposure. |
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| andrec8513 |
| I have had the Toyo Open countries in the 245's since last June without a problem. Gives the truck a better look and handles a lot better than the badyears.:2: |
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| krygny |
| Isn't the outer diameter of that tire greater than the standard tire if it's the same aspect ratio (i.e., 70)? What about speedometer/odometer accuracy? |
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| BoernePilot |
quote:
Originally posted by krygny
Isn't the outer diameter of that tire greater than the standard tire if it's the same aspect ratio (i.e., 70)? What about speedometer/odometer accuracy?
That is correct. The difference is that you will be traveling at 61.1mph when the speedo reads 60.
This info can be found at:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Input the old and new tire sizes that you want to compare, and it will list all of the dimensions in comparison, including speedometer differences. Quite a useful tool when thinking about new tires/rims.
hth,
Phil Reedy |
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| vellinga |
quote:
Originally posted by Scancord
The OEM Bridgestones are awful. I want to put 245/70/16's on the same rims. The tires I want to go with are Michelin CT , they sell an "H" version at Tire Rack. Or Pirelli STR 245/70/16, H series
Scancord, did you ever pick up new tires?
The Pirelli STR perhaps? If so, how do you like it? |
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| Dexter Wright |
I currently run Continental 255-70-16 Sport Lt/Suv with an 80,000
mile warrenty from WalMart. 20,000 miles plus and not a single
problem. Much better in the snow than the original Goodyears. |
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| kettlinton |
| do you have any pics of the 255/70/16 on your pilot? if so can you post them so i can see how they look on there:4: |
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| Dexter Wright |
No pictures of my Pilot. I have close to 78,000 mile's and never a
problem of any kind. Although I did have a large aftermarket ATF
cooler and filter installed to protect the Transmission. The Pilot
pulls my Boat and my Tractor, and Travel Trailer with ease. |
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