Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
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Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
When I got my mom her car (08 accord LX) I told her I'd get her some nicer wheels.
The car has 16" steel wheels now. Will 17s or 18s degrade the ride quality at all? I'm assuming 17s and 18s will need a lower profile tire than the 16s.
There are some 18" Honda OEM take-offs on ebay that seem like a great deal. Will 18s give a really harsh ride or be noisier? Will they mess up the speedometer reading?
Also, I found out all the 08s have tire pressure monitors attached to the wheels. Supposedly they can be moved to new wheels. The annoying thing is the car's computer has to be "told" that the car has bigger wheels using some sort of honda diagnostic equipment. At least according to Honda's pdf for installing bigger wheels. Can I just ignore this step?
Thanks
The car has 16" steel wheels now. Will 17s or 18s degrade the ride quality at all? I'm assuming 17s and 18s will need a lower profile tire than the 16s.
There are some 18" Honda OEM take-offs on ebay that seem like a great deal. Will 18s give a really harsh ride or be noisier? Will they mess up the speedometer reading?
Also, I found out all the 08s have tire pressure monitors attached to the wheels. Supposedly they can be moved to new wheels. The annoying thing is the car's computer has to be "told" that the car has bigger wheels using some sort of honda diagnostic equipment. At least according to Honda's pdf for installing bigger wheels. Can I just ignore this step?
Thanks
#3
RE: Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
18's will throw the speedometer off 2-3 mph at the most. If your gonna do it definately take it to a dealership and let them fool with swapping over those air pressure sensors and what not. Its gonna be costly for ya....
#4
RE: Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
Accordion:
Can you attach the link of the PDF file that informs you that the car's computer needs to be adjusted for the larger wheel? I think if the overall tire diameter is the same it will not make a difference. Also, you are asking if you can take off the TPMS from one rim and move it to another one? Only if it fits. Some tire stores sell them, just make sure they are compatible with your car But you need to keep it or the Low Pressure indicator will stay on on your dash
Since your mom has an 08 Accord, the tire size should be 225/50/17, that should be fine and you should not need to adjust anything on the computer.
Can you attach the link of the PDF file that informs you that the car's computer needs to be adjusted for the larger wheel? I think if the overall tire diameter is the same it will not make a difference. Also, you are asking if you can take off the TPMS from one rim and move it to another one? Only if it fits. Some tire stores sell them, just make sure they are compatible with your car But you need to keep it or the Low Pressure indicator will stay on on your dash
Since your mom has an 08 Accord, the tire size should be 225/50/17, that should be fine and you should not need to adjust anything on the computer.
#5
RE: Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
ORIGINAL: Fish Hunter
Accordion:
Can you attach the link of the PDF file that informs you that the car's computer needs to be adjusted for the larger wheel? I think if the overall tire diameter is the same it will not make a difference. Also, you are asking if you can take off the TPMS from one rim and move it to another one? Only if it fits. Some tire stores sell them, just make sure they are compatible with your car But you need to keep it or the Low Pressure indicator will stay on on your dash
Since your mom has an 08 Accord, the tire size should be 225/50/17, that should be fine and you should not need to adjust anything on the computer.
Accordion:
Can you attach the link of the PDF file that informs you that the car's computer needs to be adjusted for the larger wheel? I think if the overall tire diameter is the same it will not make a difference. Also, you are asking if you can take off the TPMS from one rim and move it to another one? Only if it fits. Some tire stores sell them, just make sure they are compatible with your car But you need to keep it or the Low Pressure indicator will stay on on your dash
Since your mom has an 08 Accord, the tire size should be 225/50/17, that should be fine and you should not need to adjust anything on the computer.
Accordion: Here's the list of what to do in what order:
the 18's will degrade the ride quality a bit simply because there is less sidewall but it shouldn't be horrible
Make sure your order 18" tires that will give you the same diameter as stock and your speedo will be fine
Take the tires/rims into a dealer and have them swap the sensors over and re-program for the upgrade
you're done
Shortened version:
Buy Rims
Buy Tires
Go to dealer
#6
RE: Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
I was refferring to a OEM TPS. It seems from the first thread, this is an OEM TPS and not an after market TPS . If he is refferring to an aftermarket then I don't know.
I have an 08 Sedan and I'm trying to mount the HFP 19" coupe rims on the Sedan using 245/40/19. I never heard of having to change anything on the sensor or computer...the last time I checked...22PSI is 22PSI.
I have an 08 Sedan and I'm trying to mount the HFP 19" coupe rims on the Sedan using 245/40/19. I never heard of having to change anything on the sensor or computer...the last time I checked...22PSI is 22PSI.
#7
RE: Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
Sir-Nasty is correct, Buy the rims, tires and go to the dealer. When in doubt, take it to the dealer and have them do it. It's always good to call around to a tire dealer and/or a Honda dealer just to make sure their story jives. Make sure you reference if these are OEM or aftermarket TPS.
Peace
Peace
#8
RE: Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
ORIGINAL: Fish Hunter
I was refferring to a OEM TPS. It seems from the first thread, this is an OEM TPS and not an after market TPS . If he is refferring to an aftermarket then I don't know.
I have an 08 Sedan and I'm trying to mount the HFP 19" coupe rims on the Sedan using 245/40/19. I never heard of having to change anything on the sensor or computer...the last time I checked...22PSI is 22PSI.
I was refferring to a OEM TPS. It seems from the first thread, this is an OEM TPS and not an after market TPS . If he is refferring to an aftermarket then I don't know.
I have an 08 Sedan and I'm trying to mount the HFP 19" coupe rims on the Sedan using 245/40/19. I never heard of having to change anything on the sensor or computer...the last time I checked...22PSI is 22PSI.
#10
RE: Wheel size, ride quality and TPMS
It's most likely different on the Accord, but on my Scion, there is a TPMS set button in the glove compartment. I don't know when it alerts me, but I know how to set it to the current pressure. I have so much reading to do on this car.