235 or 245/70/16 - Honda Pilot

gowings · 04-06-2009, 11:58 PM

What are the advantages or disadvantages on going a little wider. I know the 245 would be a little beefier looking. Am I losing gas mileage for a wider track on the road.

Looking at
Michelin Latitude Tour
General Grabber HTS
Nokian WRG2 SUV

jestmaty · 04-07-2009, 08:32 AM

I put a set of General Grabber UHP in the 245/70 size and love em'. Be very aware of noise when choosing your next tire. The OEM Integrities are whisper quiet compared to my Grabbers, they have a very aggressive tread pattern.

Pros: Much 'beefier' look than the 235, nothing else positive about bigger size.

Cons: Substantially heavier tire than OEM 235. Gas mileage decreased about 1-2mpg immediately after installing the new tires. I check my mileage at EVERY fill-up, and noticed the drop right away. No other cons... no rubbing anywhere, front or rear. Speedometer is still within 1 mph according to the gps. When I'm driving 60 per the speedometer, the gps is saying 61 mph. OK by me.

AbsolutMizzou · 04-07-2009, 06:40 PM

I too want to go with the 245's on the OEM wheel. I am kind of surprised that the Grabbers are noisy. I thought the Integrities were noisy.

I have Cross Terrains on a 4-Runner and they seem reasonably quiet. I definitely wanted to get the quietest tires possible for the Pilot. Any suggestions for a quiet tire with "adequate" traction (i.e. better traction than the Integrities).

gowings · 04-07-2009, 08:02 PM

General Grabber HTS They are 150.00 cheaper for a set of 4 where I am
and the tire rack reviews were good

mxz600 · 04-07-2009, 08:28 PM

I just ordered a set of General Grabber HTS for my 06 Pilot in the stock size and will take a few days to get to the tire shop. They should be installed in a few days. The reviews have been very good on this tire and the price is quite a bit cheaper than many others. The tire shop wanted an extra $15 per tire or so to recondition the TPMS sensors. I don't think I need to do this. Anyone have this done when replacing their tires? Anyone have the Grabber HTS tires on their Pilot; if so, how do you like them?

04-06-2009, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
gowings Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	235 or 245/70/16 What are the advantages or disadvantages on going a little wider. I know the 245 would be a little beefier looking. Am I losing gas mileage for a wider track on the road. Looking at Michelin Latitude Tour General Grabber HTS Nokian WRG2 SUV

04-07-2009, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,263 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I put a set of General Grabber UHP in the 245/70 size and love em'. Be very aware of noise when choosing your next tire. The OEM Integrities are whisper quiet compared to my Grabbers, they have a very aggressive tread pattern. Pros: Much 'beefier' look than the 235, nothing else positive about bigger size. Cons: Substantially heavier tire than OEM 235. Gas mileage decreased about 1-2mpg immediately after installing the new tires. I check my mileage at EVERY fill-up, and noticed the drop right away. No other cons... no rubbing anywhere, front or rear. Speedometer is still within 1 mph according to the gps. When I'm driving 60 per the speedometer, the gps is saying 61 mph. OK by me. __________________ 2004 EXL-RES Sage Brush Pearl 2005 Bayliner 175XT Bowrider OEM Tow Package, side steps, Front window tint, interior wood trim, ss exhaust tips, Castrol full synthetic oil, 7 yr/100k extended warranty, crossbars

04-07-2009, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
AbsolutMizzou Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I too want to go with the 245's on the OEM wheel. I am kind of surprised that the Grabbers are noisy. I thought the Integrities were noisy. I have Cross Terrains on a 4-Runner and they seem reasonably quiet. I definitely wanted to get the quietest tires possible for the Pilot. Any suggestions for a quiet tire with "adequate" traction (i.e. better traction than the Integrities). __________________ 06 Pilot AWD EX-L - Silver 06 Acura TL - Black (company provided car)

04-07-2009, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
gowings Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	look at these General Grabber HTS They are 150.00 cheaper for a set of 4 where I am and the tire rack reviews were good

04-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
mxz600 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	General Grabber HTS I just ordered a set of General Grabber HTS for my 06 Pilot in the stock size and will take a few days to get to the tire shop. They should be installed in a few days. The reviews have been very good on this tire and the price is quite a bit cheaper than many others. The tire shop wanted an extra $15 per tire or so to recondition the TPMS sensors. I don't think I need to do this. Anyone have this done when replacing their tires? Anyone have the Grabber HTS tires on their Pilot; if so, how do you like them?

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