I just picked up my 2010 Accord 2.4L this weekend! I bought the car with 76K km's on it, that is about 48K miles.


I am super excited! I already drove it 700 miles on my way home. It needs new tires. Currently it has 225/50/R17's on it, could I replace them with 225/45/R17 instead since they are much cheaper?
Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum, F1riz

As you may know, the center number (in this case is 50) indicates the height ratio to the width, so in answer to your question: Yes, there should be no issue in mounting 45's on your car

The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall.

 

Thank you, Prospector for your quick response!

 

Thank you for joining the HAF.. I like the pictures you posted..

WheelBrokerAng

 

Thanks, I'll post better pics once we get some sunshine.

 

Good luck, purchase 2010 Honda Accord new @ 72000 miles was told head are bad $3000.00 next thing heater won't blow hot air into car. Service department claims heater core clog up 1200.00 to repair and suggestion out their?

 

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your find! Tight looking ride, thanks a lot for sharing!

 

So I just got some new tires for the car. Cost me a lot but I went with the 225/50/17s Continental Sportcontact 5.
Also called the dealer, they told me I need to take it in for the airbag recall pretty soon.

 

Good call; going with the 225/45 R17s would have generated a small error in your speedometer and odometer (indicating higher speed and more distance than actual).