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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: 97Econobox on June 08, 2009, 09:23:00 AM

Title: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: 97Econobox on June 08, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
So its not really a "real truck" its more like an over grown accord.  So its not very manly, but if it were a girl it would certainly be a girl who probably would kick your ass.

my tires are bald and i want something that will do well in sand since thats about as rugged as Princess Pilot will get.  That said, I was thinking of Plus sizing literaly one size up from 235/70r16 to 245/70r16 since thats not too odd a size but i know have two questions.

A) will one tire size up really make my speedo not accurite and will it strain my tranny.

B) any good online spots for cheap tires? best so far has been Discount tires who want 700 for some BFG all terrains shipped to my door. 

I might say fuck BFG for that price and go with the general grabbers since they are like 50 less a tire.  I ont the extra 10K the tire is rated for makes up that difference in price.
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: Conceptz-X on June 08, 2009, 07:54:49 PM
Speedo will not be affected hardly at all, strain on the trans, I  doubt it
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: glustic on June 08, 2009, 07:57:07 PM
Speedo will not be affected hardly at all, strain on the trans, I  doubt it

This man speaks the truth. I bet your speedo would be affected by a 1/2 MPH or less
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: j.h.christ on June 08, 2009, 08:03:26 PM
the width of a tire doesn't affect shit. height of the sidewall will. you're fine.
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: Conceptz-X on June 08, 2009, 08:07:51 PM
Most tires now also have the sidewall height on listed, it'll read 98S or 113S or something like that.  that will give you a better idea of the change your making

Thats the number thats going to change your speedo reading and strain the trans if it varries much from stock
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: Conceptz-X on June 08, 2009, 08:55:23 PM
ok, last tire I bought, I did the math and it came out equal to the rating on the side, sorry.

Good info: http://www.tirelitigation.com/sidewall_markings.html (http://www.tirelitigation.com/sidewall_markings.html)
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: 97Econobox on June 09, 2009, 09:05:53 AM
Yeah i was fairly certain I wouldnt have shit to worry about with the tire size since i cant put anything big on it anyway.  The tranny just makes me nervous.
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: Joseph Davis on June 09, 2009, 09:28:17 AM
This thread is a failure.
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: Robb on June 09, 2009, 09:42:45 AM
ok
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: j.h.christ on June 09, 2009, 09:48:09 AM
i had orange chicken for breakfast. it was refreshing, and reminded me of the days of yore.
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: Zeniceguycrx on June 09, 2009, 09:53:14 AM
run 31's
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: 97Econobox on June 09, 2009, 10:16:48 AM
Id stick 31's under it in a heartbeat but i would bet lifting this thing would be a chore. Its like overgrown car suspension.  its not made for all that lol.
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: Zeniceguycrx on June 09, 2009, 12:40:01 PM
A 31" tire will only realy measure about 29" once its installed.
Just measure what you have already and compare
Title: Re: Honda Pilot tire size
Post by: dvst8r on June 09, 2009, 01:13:22 PM
235/85 16's they might be a little over kill as they are typically for 1ton's (it is the size I dd on my dodge) but there is good selection and will give you that plus size you are looking for.