What tires are recommeded for 03 Pilot?

Discussion in 'Pilot' started by Rocky, Dec 30, 2005.

  1. Rocky

    Rocky Guest

    I bought my 03 Pilot used with 84K miles on it. I now have 90k miles on it.
    The firestones have good tread left on them but they poor in the snow. The
    dealer says the brakes and abs are working as designed, so the only left I
    can do is replace the tries for winter or replace them for all season tires.

    If I go with winter only tires, studs are an option, since I live near the
    northeast coast, and we get a lot of black ice and ice, besides snow, but so
    far, I do not see many affordable rims for sale.

    The dealer says he has not had any complaints about Pilots braking in the
    snow. I'll check tirerack.com.
    Rocky
     
    Rocky, Dec 30, 2005
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  2. Rocky

    disallow Guest

    studs don't do shit for any speeds over 20MPH. So unless you do all your
    driving at LT 20MPH, get some good winter tires like blizzaks or
    something.

    Or suffer with some all seasons....

    t
     
    disallow, Dec 30, 2005
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  3. Nokian WR. Best damn all-season tire around. The ONLY all-season tire
    that's earned the winter snowflake emblem.

    Quiet, comfortable, and sure-footed.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Dec 30, 2005
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  4. http://hondapilot.org/ has many articles in the forums about tires,
    including what tires to use in snow areas.
     
    Mike Iglesias, Jan 1, 2006
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  5. Rocky

    Rocky Guest

    Can I substitute 255x70r16 for the stock 235x70r16?
    tirerack.com is out of studdable tires in my size.
    will the speedometer still be accurate?
    I couldn't find the conversion chart.
    Rocky
     
    Rocky, Jan 2, 2006
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  6. Here's a tire size calculator for you:
    http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

    If you put the 235's on there, your speedometer will read 3.7% higher than
    what it should be showing.
     
    High Tech Misfit, Jan 2, 2006
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  7. Rocky

    Rocky Guest

    thanks, I'd rather stick with the stock size then.
    The only studdd snow I can find this late in the season is the Bridgestone
    winterforce.
    Rocky
     
    Rocky, Jan 2, 2006
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  8. Rocky

    Rocky Guest

    The winterforce studded snows were installed on my Pilot today - I don't
    think I lost much handling. I am taking it easy as I want the studs to have
    a chance to seat properly. They ride much better than the winterforce
    studded snows on my civic. I have to check the air pressure to see if it is
    set right.
     
    Rocky, Jan 8, 2006
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