I’m waiting to get next years Accord Touring. Assuming they continue with the 19” rims on next years model, has anyone previously been able to substitute the 19” rims for one of the smaller Accord rims, maybe the 17” from the dealer? I would really like to avoid purchasing a separate set of rims to avoid the bumpy and noisy ride of big rims.
19” Touring Rim Substitute
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I’m waiting to get next years Accord Touring. Assuming they continue with the 19” rims on next years model, has anyone previously been able to substitute the 19” rims for one of the smaller Accord rims, maybe the 17” from the dealer? I would really like to avoid purchasing a separate set of rims to avoid the bumpy and noisy ride of big rims.
Thanks for the info. I didn’t know what to expect to hear come time to purchase the car. If anyone else has tried to substitute their wheels from the dealer, please share!
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I bought 18 rims and tires from tire rack. They cleared the brakes and I picked up a few mpg because of the 18 inches. That’s just my experience because I didn’t like the flat black 19 wheels, I don’t think that the ride is any softer though.
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Most dealers won't swap them out for you. They will be happy to sell you a set of optional accessory wheels... but sadly those are 19" too.
With that said, there shouldn't be any issues with you downsizing your wheels after you purchase your Accord. For years Honda has offered the Accord with either 19" wheels on the Sport or Touring trims or 17" wheels on the base, EX, and EXL trims. Quite a few people have bought a Touring but then bought a set of the 17" wheels from a lower trim level and had them mounted. They then turned around and sold their 19" wheels and tires on DriveAccord, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Ebay.
There are usually a few sets of Accord 17" wheels being sold on Ebay. Look for a set labeled "take-offs" which usually mean that they were removed at the dealer before the car was sold when a customer opted to buy the accessory wheels. Just make sure that you get the right tire size for the 17" wheels. I'm pretty sure that any 17" wheels from a 2018+ Accord will fit just fine.
I had two sets of wheels on my 2021 Accord Touring- I ran the factory 19" wheels and tires in spring/summer/fall and then bought a set of 17" EX "take-off" wheels on Ebay and had more snow-friendly tires mounted on them for winter. They fit fine.
Have you driven a 2023+ Accord Touring with the 19" wheels? The ride isn't horrible... at least not as bad as you'd think it would be with 19" wheels and tires. I always thought that my 2021 Accord Touring rode fine even on city roads... even with the 19" wheels.
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I stuck with 19s on my Accord Sport, but went after market. No change in ride difference at all. My other vehicles are 20s and 19s as well. Ride quality is smooth and quiet from my experience with Florida roads (we don't have the best road conditions in the country).
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I don’t find the 19” ride objectionable at all, but I realize the 17” tires would ride better and get better MPG. I really like the look of the Touring wheels and don’t like the 11th generation 17” wheels at all. The 10th generation 17” wheels over the years have been much more attractive IMHO. If I ever switch wheels, I would look for the older wheels.
I'm in the same boat. The current 17" wheels are trying too hard - something just makes them look off. I have historically been very anti large wheel, but honestly the 19's just give the car a better look. I don't think it's just the size though. The 17's on my 2013 looked great, even the 16's on my 2007 were pretty nice.
I really wish Honda had embraced the "Touring" part of the Accord Touring more, and gone with a nice handsome set of 18" wheels (or maybe even the right 17's). That would have been a nice compromise between the EX and the Sport models. Isn't Touring a combination of Luxury and Sport after all?
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I agree. I don’t find the 19” ride bad either, on my 2023 Touring. And I think the 19” wheels really do look better on the car. Virtually all car manufacturers are trending with larger wheels for that reason, along with improved handling. Also, I can’t think of any reviews of the latest Tourings I have read that criticize them for hard riding.
We are all entitled to our opinions. Mine is that this 19” hard-riding thing isn’t a significant issue.
I was thinking of getting 235/45R18 when I have some money to spare hoping that it will also soften the ride a little bit in addition to improving mpg. What you’re saying about the ride surprises me bit as the sidewall is little bit taller.
I have an old 2nd gen TSX with 225/50R17 wheels and the ride feels better than the Touring Accord tbh. I was thinking it’s the wheels, but it might be the suspension too. On the Honda it feels like it’s bouncing a little more after a bump or a pothole.
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The roads around here are terrible so maybe that’s why.
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I find our EX-L to be a bit underdampened, too.
It's not Buick/Subaru horrible, but if it were easy and cheap (it's not), then I would install stiffer shocks.
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I just came across a two-year-old review of the current Hybrid Touring in the June 23, 2023 Road & Track entitled "I Like the Honda Accord More Than Most Luxury Cars." Below is an excerpt from that article regarding ride and handling in these cars. It exactly reflects my feelings about my 2023 Hybrid Touring, and makes me satisfied that no changes such as 17" tires are needed. Here's the excerpt from the R&T review:
" . . . .The Accord feels more sophisticated than any mainstream sedan I’ve driven, and better sorted than plenty of luxury cars. The ride is on the firm side of graceful, but without the harsh rebound or bucking a modern German sports sedan and its stiff chassis provide. The new Accord is closer to an early-Aughts BMWs. The body moves in corners and over bumps, softening the harshest edges without ever feeling sloppy or floaty. Push it hard, and you find a relaxed, competent canyon carver, always predictable and extraordinarily friendly."
Exactly the way I feel about mine. No 17" tires needed, thank you.
" . . . .The Accord feels more sophisticated than any mainstream sedan I’ve driven, and better sorted than plenty of luxury cars. The ride is on the firm side of graceful, but without the harsh rebound or bucking a modern German sports sedan and its stiff chassis provide. The new Accord is closer to an early-Aughts BMWs. The body moves in corners and over bumps, softening the harshest edges without ever feeling sloppy or floaty. Push it hard, and you find a relaxed, competent canyon carver, always predictable and extraordinarily friendly."
Exactly the way I feel about mine. No 17" tires needed, thank you.
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My 2023 Touring feels a great deal more competent carving canyons after installing Eibach lowering springs and rear camber arms, and a 22mm Progress Tech rear sway bar.
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More steps even better than those 17-inchers.
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