Will these fit? - Honda Pilot

kkkkken · 07-06-2010, 11:51 PM

Hi All,

I'm a total Newb to this site, but not to Honda products. Currently have an 06 Odyssey for another two weeks until the lease is up, and also have a Honda VFR800 sportbike. Over the years have had 3 Accords, an 03 Pilot, and a couple Odysseys in the "Family".

Later this week, I'll be picking up a used 07 Pilot EX-L. It has a mix and match set of tires that I'll be pulling off and likely putting on some Michelin LTX (or close).

My question is - will 255/65/16 tires fit in the wheelwells ok without rubbing?

Stock is 235/70/16 - and I know that going to a 255/65/16 will keep the speedo very close - but I've no idea on rubbing issues.

Any help is appreciated!

rocky · 07-07-2010, 06:29 AM

I did a quick search of the forum for 265 but didn't spot anything immediately.

I did see that 255/70 had been used by some and here is the photo http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...t/Fender01.jpg

My concern about going wider would be for three reasons
1: Tire rub on steering or other suspension parts.
2: Wider tire may not fit on the 6.5 inch rims according to the tire manufacturer.
3: Tire may stick out beyond the bodywork.

kkkkken · 07-07-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks Rocky - I was hoping to get 255 width in the wheel wells - so it looks like you answered that question. (Not trying to do the 265 as you mentioned though).

Your concerns are the same as I have - was hoping someone would chime in that had gone with 255 width.

Thanks!

bamxiv · 07-07-2010, 09:17 PM

i have 275 does'nt rub sticks out about 1/4 inch but thats all

macphanatic · 07-07-2010, 09:41 PM

20 mm is roughly 0.75 inches, so there would be roughly 0.375 extra inches on each side of the current set up. Shouldn't be an issue as long as the rim width is in the acceptable range as Rocky pointed out. You may loose a bit of wet/snow traction due to the wider contact patch. Not sure how much the effect would be.

kkkkken · 07-07-2010, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamxiv

i have 275 does'nt rub sticks out about 1/4 inch but thats all

Thanks - are you also running stock rims?

I'll be getting a dedicated set of snow tires as well - and they will go back to the OEM size or perhaps a little narrower for better traction.

tomlinsonj · 07-30-2010, 08:27 PM

I was also looking into the 255 in a 70 or 65 profile for the stock wheelset on my '06 EX-L. Have you made your purchase?

Firerider · 08-13-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamxiv

i have 275 does'nt rub sticks out about 1/4 inch but thats all

Picture please!

JCIII

07-06-2010, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
kkkkken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Canada Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Will these fit? Hi All, I'm a total Newb to this site, but not to Honda products. Currently have an 06 Odyssey for another two weeks until the lease is up, and also have a Honda VFR800 sportbike. Over the years have had 3 Accords, an 03 Pilot, and a couple Odysseys in the "Family". Later this week, I'll be picking up a used 07 Pilot EX-L. It has a mix and match set of tires that I'll be pulling off and likely putting on some Michelin LTX (or close). My question is - will 255/65/16 tires fit in the wheelwells ok without rubbing? Stock is 235/70/16 - and I know that going to a 255/65/16 will keep the speedo very close - but I've no idea on rubbing issues. Any help is appreciated!

07-07-2010, 06:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,177 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did a quick search of the forum for 265 but didn't spot anything immediately. I did see that 255/70 had been used by some and here is the photo http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...t/Fender01.jpg My concern about going wider would be for three reasons 1: Tire rub on steering or other suspension parts. 2: Wider tire may not fit on the 6.5 inch rims according to the tire manufacturer. 3: Tire may stick out beyond the bodywork. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

07-07-2010, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
macphanatic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ply. Meeting Posts: 629 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	20 mm is roughly 0.75 inches, so there would be roughly 0.375 extra inches on each side of the current set up. Shouldn't be an issue as long as the rim width is in the acceptable range as Rocky pointed out. You may loose a bit of wet/snow traction due to the wider contact patch. Not sure how much the effect would be. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L AWD Nav Nimbus Grey, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Cargo Cover, WWong's pads, Blitzsafe Aux Input & Sirius Starbase, Splash Guards, Subframe Braces, DEI 452T auto door lock mod, Fumoto drain valve, Parrot 3200 Bluetooth, Polk db651s & db651, Michelin LTX M/S2 1999 F-250SD XLT SC 4x4 Black & Silver, Stainless Running Boards, Weathertech Window Deflectors, Sirius

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07-07-2010, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
kkkkken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Canada Posts: 40 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks Rocky - I was hoping to get 255 width in the wheel wells - so it looks like you answered that question. (Not trying to do the 265 as you mentioned though). Your concerns are the same as I have - was hoping someone would chime in that had gone with 255 width. Thanks!

07-07-2010, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
bamxiv Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: JAX Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have 275 does'nt rub sticks out about 1/4 inch but thats all

07-30-2010, 08:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
tomlinsonj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was also looking into the 255 in a 70 or 65 profile for the stock wheelset on my '06 EX-L. Have you made your purchase?

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