Larger Wheels: Pros / Cons - Honda Pilot

AcuraDude · 06-12-2009, 10:12 PM

What are the pros / cons of getting larger wheels ? Currently the 09 Touring has 17" rims and was thinking of going to an 18" or 19" wheel with a lower profile tire. Thanks.

humanoid · 06-12-2009, 10:44 PM

Lower profile tires will give you a harsher ride. Larger rims will increase the wear and tear on suspension components because of increased weight not to mention you may need longer braking distances also. Just to name a few things.

N_Jay · 06-13-2009, 12:22 AM

PRO>>> People who don't know better will think you look cool.

CON>>> People who do know better will think your are a fool.

ED27 · 06-13-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally posted by AcuraDude
What are the pros / cons of getting larger wheels ? Currently the 09 Touring has 17" rims and was thinking of going to an 18" or 19" wheel with a lower profile tire. Thanks.

Usually you'll see a drop in MPGs because of the added weight and increased rolling resistance. This can be minimized by going with a rim that's equal or lighter than OEM and finding a tire that is close to the rolling resistance of the stock Goodyears. A number of our members have gone with 18s and 19s w/o a significant decrease in ride quality.

AcuraDude · 06-13-2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the info so far. I remember when we were shopping for a new car we looked at the Highlander and really liked the look of the Highlander with 19" wheels. I noticed the highend '10 Ridgelines come with 18" wheels. I wonder if this will show up on the '11 Pilots.

mxz600 · 06-18-2009, 09:27 PM

I doubt the 2011 Pilots will come with 18" wheels but ya never know. They just make the bump from 16" to 17" in 2010.

06-12-2009, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
AcuraDude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 143 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Larger Wheels: Pros / Cons What are the pros / cons of getting larger wheels ? Currently the 09 Touring has 17" rims and was thinking of going to an 18" or 19" wheel with a lower profile tire. Thanks.

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lower profile tires will give you a harsher ride. Larger rims will increase the wear and tear on suspension components because of increased weight not to mention you may need longer braking distances also. Just to name a few things. __________________ 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!!!

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N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	PRO>>> People who don't know better will think you look cool. CON>>> People who do know better will think your are a fool. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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06-13-2009, 10:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
AcuraDude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 143 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info so far. I remember when we were shopping for a new car we looked at the Highlander and really liked the look of the Highlander with 19" wheels. I noticed the highend '10 Ridgelines come with 18" wheels. I wonder if this will show up on the '11 Pilots.

06-18-2009, 09:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
mxz600 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I doubt the 2011 Pilots will come with 18" wheels but ya never know. They just make the bump from 16" to 17" in 2010.

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