Full size spare tire - Honda Pilot

Alpo714 · 02-28-2009, 01:48 AM

Hola everyone. I own a 2004 Honda Pilot EXL with Navi.

I often go to the mountains for snowboarding or camping. The last thing I would like to happen to me is be stuck in snow with a my only spare tire as a compact spare tire.

Does anyone know if the 2004 Honda Pilots can hold a full sized spare tire under the car? I would like to purchase a full sized spare but I don't know what to do to get one.

Fill me in fellas.

sjlee · 02-28-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally posted by Alpo714
Hola everyone. I own a 2004 Honda Pilot EXL with Navi.

I often go to the mountains for snowboarding or camping. The last thing I would like to happen to me is be stuck in snow with a my only spare tire as a compact spare tire.

Does anyone know if the 2004 Honda Pilots can hold a full sized spare tire under the car? I would like to purchase a full sized spare but I don't know what to do to get one.

Fill me in fellas.

You can use a full size tire from any 2003-2007 Pilot as a spare. Check your owner's manual. You'll notice that in the section about changing a flat tire, they have you put the flat tire where the compact spare goes.

LChisum · 02-28-2009, 07:01 AM

A local salvage yard would be a good place to begin searching for a wheel, or a wheel with tire. It doesn't matter if it is a steel or alloy wheel from another 03-07 Pilot.

Larry

toml · 04-24-2009, 08:09 PM

I got a 2006 steel wheel from eBay and put a full-sized spare on my 2008 today. I was worried that it would cut down on the ground clearance (departure angle), but looking at it now it's clear that it hangs no lower than the muffler, so no real difference there.

I hate those temporal spares, so I'm happy we have the room for a full sized one.

rlapid · 04-24-2009, 09:04 PM

i was lucky enough to find a full-size spare right here on hp.org with an alloy wheel. i believe honda element wheels have the same lug pattern as pilots, so you might keep an eye out for those, too.

scuba steve · 04-24-2009, 10:57 PM

element, rdx and mdx have the same bolt pattern. other honda cars, too, but i'm not sure of the offset. the odyssey has an oddball pattern.

i kept one of my oem aluminum wheel/tires and mounted it under with no issue when i upgraded to 18" rdx wheels.

marvin · 06-29-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by toml

I got a 2006 steel wheel from eBay and put a full-sized spare on my 2008 today. I was worried that it would cut down on the ground clearance (departure angle), but looking at it now it's clear that it hangs no lower than the muffler, so no real difference there.

I hate those temporal spares, so I'm happy we have the room for a full sized one.

May I ask how much you paid on eBay for your full-size wheel?
- marvin

toml · 06-29-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by marvin

may i ask how much you paid on ebay for your full-size wheel?

$69.99

mclairmo · 07-01-2011, 04:27 PM

I bought an alloy wheel and tire off Craigslist for $60. They come up once in awhile but not often. Try a salvage place. Be sure to replace the tire when it gets over 10 years old. Tires degrade over time due to UV, ozone, etc. even if not used.

cali510 · 07-01-2011, 10:29 PM

I know its probly been answered already but can I fit a full sizetire with my hitch?

humanoid · 07-01-2011, 10:39 PM

It depends on the hitch. If it's the OEM one it will fit.

cofetym · 07-02-2011, 01:52 AM

Receiver Hitch for a 2007 Pilot

cali510 · 07-03-2011, 12:09 AM

I have a aftermarket by hidden hitch,whats the diff between oem and aftermarket?

N_Jay · 07-03-2011, 12:05 PM

It all depends, and some companies have changed the design of their hitch.

Just drop the spare, put it on the car, take the full tire and see if it fits.

Less that 30 min,
I "For Sure" answer,
And you exercise the crank for the spare so it does not get stuck.

megatron · 07-03-2011, 02:16 PM

Can someone who has a full size spare tell me if it hangs down more than the donut spare? I know someone said already that it doesn't reduce clearance because it doesn't hang down below the muffler, but can you actually see the spare better from the back if you have the full size one?

Right now with the donut, it's barely visible.

02-28-2009, 01:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alpo714 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fullerton, California Posts: 32 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Full size spare tire Hola everyone. I own a 2004 Honda Pilot EXL with Navi. I often go to the mountains for snowboarding or camping. The last thing I would like to happen to me is be stuck in snow with a my only spare tire as a compact spare tire. Does anyone know if the 2004 Honda Pilots can hold a full sized spare tire under the car? I would like to purchase a full sized spare but I don't know what to do to get one. Fill me in fellas. __________________ 2004 Honda Pilot 4WD EX-L w/ Navigation

02-28-2009, 07:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
LChisum Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plain Posts: 422 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A local salvage yard would be a good place to begin searching for a wheel, or a wheel with tire. It doesn't matter if it is a steel or alloy wheel from another 03-07 Pilot. Larry __________________ 2010 CR-V Urban Titanium Metallic EX-L, Nuvi 2460LMT GPS, also '07 Accord EX-L. Former proud 7 year owner of 2003 Pilot EX-L.

04-24-2009, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i was lucky enough to find a full-size spare right here on hp.org with an alloy wheel. i believe honda element wheels have the same lug pattern as pilots, so you might keep an eye out for those, too. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

04-24-2009, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
scuba steve Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rancho santa margarita Posts: 131 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	element, rdx and mdx have the same bolt pattern. other honda cars, too, but i'm not sure of the offset. the odyssey has an oddball pattern. i kept one of my oem aluminum wheel/tires and mounted it under with no issue when i upgraded to 18" rdx wheels. __________________ '03 pilot '92 miata '95 ///m3

07-01-2011, 04:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought an alloy wheel and tire off Craigslist for $60. They come up once in awhile but not often. Try a salvage place. Be sure to replace the tire when it gets over 10 years old. Tires degrade over time due to UV, ozone, etc. even if not used. __________________ 2005 LX 4wd Surco Safari Roof Basket with 3.5 inch 55 Watt lights mounted to it OEM accessory roof bars OEM nerf bars OEM rear splash guards 2006 OEM 4wd emblem Blacked out front and rear bumper garnish OEM accessory rubber cargo mat Garmin GPS Full size spare on OEM alloy rim Aftermarket tinted windows OEM accessory fog light kit OEM accessory cargo cover Silver painted grill Body colored door/side moldings Acura stainless exhaust tips KYB GR2 struts/shocks Curt 13328 Hitch

04-24-2009, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
toml Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 96 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got a 2006 steel wheel from eBay and put a full-sized spare on my 2008 today. I was worried that it would cut down on the ground clearance (departure angle), but looking at it now it's clear that it hangs no lower than the muffler, so no real difference there. I hate those temporal spares, so I'm happy we have the room for a full sized one.

07-01-2011, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
cali510 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: hayward,california Posts: 90 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know its probly been answered already but can I fit a full sizetire with my hitch?

07-01-2011, 10:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It depends on the hitch. If it's the OEM one it will fit. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

07-02-2011, 01:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
cofetym Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 778 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Curt Hitch and Full Size Spare. Receiver Hitch for a 2007 Pilot __________________ ____________ 2005 EX-L 4wd WEATHERTECH* Floor liners, cargo liner, bug/wind deflector (Direct Order). CURTTrailer hitch /harness/Transmission and Power steering coolers (etrailer). OEM Crossbars and rear splash guard (HandA). OEM* Foglights (Ebay/yourkeylessremote). DEI * 452t Automatic Door Lock Modification (Sonixelectronics). MAXXIMAM09300 Side Marker LED light Modification (Partssystems). SEARS16009 Oil Catch Can Mod (Sears). Coffee ! Is The Planet Shaking or Is It Just Me ?

07-03-2011, 12:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
cali510 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: hayward,california Posts: 90 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a aftermarket by hidden hitch,whats the diff between oem and aftermarket?

07-03-2011, 12:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,546 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It all depends, and some companies have changed the design of their hitch. Just drop the spare, put it on the car, take the full tire and see if it fits. Less that 30 min, I "For Sure" answer, And you exercise the crank for the spare so it does not get stuck. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

07-03-2011, 02:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
megatron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 141 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can someone who has a full size spare tell me if it hangs down more than the donut spare? I know someone said already that it doesn't reduce clearance because it doesn't hang down below the muffler, but can you actually see the spare better from the back if you have the full size one? Right now with the donut, it's barely visible.

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