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Old 10-15-2007, 04:15 PM
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I have a 1999 Accord LX (v6) with stock 15-inch alloy wheels and am thinking about going plus 1 or plus 2 to 16-inch or 17-inch diameter wheels. If at all possible I would like to stick with Honda OE rims. I know that these diameter wheels were offered on the 2004-2007 Accords and wondered if anyone has tried this, or know if it will work. I understand that the offset is a factor for clearance purposes, as well as bolt pattern. Thanks everyone!

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Old 10-15-2007, 04:26 PM
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Not sure, but remember it will mess up your speedometer/odometer (speed will read slower than you are really going & miles driven will show less than you have actually traveled). And the tires will cost more cause you'll have to buy them lower profile (if the wheels fit)
 
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Old 10-15-2007, 04:30 PM
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If the outter circumferance compensates for the rim size change, you can minimize or eliminate speedo error. See below:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html
 
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Old 10-30-2007, 05:15 PM
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Thanks for the info - what I can't seem to determine is the compatability of 2003-06 16" oem wheels to a 1999 accord with 15" oem wheels. Bolt pattern and offset specifically. Anyone know where I can find these numbers? Thanks!
 
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Old 10-30-2007, 08:47 PM
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They'll fit, most OEM honda wheels have a stock offset of +55. All 98-02 V6's have 5x114.3 and all 03-07 have 5x114.3
 
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