want to get a FS spare: question about sizes

trapperkeeper · 05-31-2009, 10:07 PM

I want to get a FS spare for my RTL. I can't believe that this wasn't standard. Anyway... Looks like wheels on the RTL are 18x7.5 with P245/60R-18 Michelin LTX M/S tires. I want to buy a RIM from tirerack that is 18x8 and put the Michelin on that. If I got a flat, then I'd just put this FS spare on until I could get the original fixed. I know that the TPMS will be all whacked, but my bigger concern is towing a 4800lb boat + trailer and not having a FS space. Although the stock rims are 18x7.5, I can't see how 1 rim that's 18x8 would be an issue since the diamater is the same and the tire is the same so what's revolving and contacting the ground would be the same as the other 3 stock tires. Anyone have any experience, thoughts or comments? Thanks!

chiph · 06-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Since you're not shopping for an exact match on the rim (aka buying it from the local Honda dealer), the thing I would pay attention to is the circumference of your wheel/tire combination. After the bolt pattern & offset, that is.

The reason I would look at that before choosing between a 17" or 18" wheel is the circumference is what will make the difference in how many RPM's the wheel has, which means that your ABS & vehicle stability system won't freak out.

Something else to keep in mind is that steel wheels and the aluminum factory wheels use different lug nuts.

Chip H.

trapperkeeper · 06-01-2009, 08:31 PM

So I bought an allow 18x8 wheel with the same 45mm offset as the stock 18x7.5's that are on the RTL now. I am putting the exact same size Michelin LTX tire on the 18x8 rim as the 4 stock Michelins. Total cost shipped = $236 which is cheaper than what Honda wants just for a rim! The circumference will be the exact same, only thing is the FS spare on the 18x8 Rim will stick out a tiny bit further than the other 3 tires. This is GOT to be better if I get a flat and am towing 5000lbs than using that little tiny thin tire that's in there now.

larryr · 06-01-2009, 08:44 PM

Ebay has lots of factory wheels for less than $100. That is where I got my full sized spare.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories

arteegee · 06-01-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trapperkeeper

I want to get a FS spare for my RTL. I can't believe that this wasn't standard. Anyway... Looks like wheels on the RTL are 18x7.5 with P245/60R-18 Michelin LTX M/S tires.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SET-O...171|240%3A1318

TigerRidge · 06-02-2009, 03:40 PM

Where are you planning on keeping the spare?

Ahab · 06-03-2009, 07:28 AM

I found a new steel rim on e-bay for $40. Discount tire gave me a free take off used tire and mounted it for free. When I tow I throw it in the bed.

trapperkeeper · 06-03-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerRidge

Where are you planning on keeping the spare?

I was hoping in the area where the current spare is?? Don't tell me a FS spare won't fit there....

r-squared · 06-03-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trapperkeeper

I was hoping in the area where the current spare is?? Don't tell me a FS spare won't fit there....

Stock size full size spare fits.
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ull+size+spare

05-31-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
trapperkeeper ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 19	want to get a FS spare: question about sizes I want to get a FS spare for my RTL. I can't believe that this wasn't standard. Anyway... Looks like wheels on the RTL are 18x7.5 with P245/60R-18 Michelin LTX M/S tires. I want to buy a RIM from tirerack that is 18x8 and put the Michelin on that. If I got a flat, then I'd just put this FS spare on until I could get the original fixed. I know that the TPMS will be all whacked, but my bigger concern is towing a 4800lb boat + trailer and not having a FS space. Although the stock rims are 18x7.5, I can't see how 1 rim that's 18x8 would be an issue since the diamater is the same and the tire is the same so what's revolving and contacting the ground would be the same as the other 3 stock tires. Anyone have any experience, thoughts or comments? Thanks!

06-01-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
chiph ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,582	Re: want to get a FS spare: question about sizes Since you're not shopping for an exact match on the rim (aka buying it from the local Honda dealer), the thing I would pay attention to is the circumference of your wheel/tire combination. After the bolt pattern & offset, that is. The reason I would look at that before choosing between a 17" or 18" wheel is the circumference is what will make the difference in how many RPM's the wheel has, which means that your ABS & vehicle stability system won't freak out. Something else to keep in mind is that steel wheels and the aluminum factory wheels use different lug nuts. Chip H.

06-01-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
trapperkeeper ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 19	Re: want to get a FS spare: question about sizes So I bought an allow 18x8 wheel with the same 45mm offset as the stock 18x7.5's that are on the RTL now. I am putting the exact same size Michelin LTX tire on the 18x8 rim as the 4 stock Michelins. Total cost shipped = $236 which is cheaper than what Honda wants just for a rim! The circumference will be the exact same, only thing is the FS spare on the 18x8 Rim will stick out a tiny bit further than the other 3 tires. This is GOT to be better if I get a flat and am towing 5000lbs than using that little tiny thin tire that's in there now.

06-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#4
larryr ROC Rank: 3k Comma Club 2009 RTL White / Beige Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 3,077	Re: want to get a FS spare: question about sizes Ebay has lots of factory wheels for less than $100. That is where I got my full sized spare. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...Q5fAccessories __________________ 2009 White RTL with Gray interior My second Ridgeline. My first was a 2006 RTL Steel Blue with Gray interior. Mud Flaps, AVS bug guard, AVS ventvisors, Sportwing Door Protectors, Donnelly Autodim Compass Mirror, Isimple Ipod attachment. And a full sized 18" spare tire.

06-02-2009, 03:40 PM	#6
TigerRidge ROC Rank: Sophomore 2007 RTX Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Posts: 174	Re: want to get a FS spare: question about sizes Where are you planning on keeping the spare? __________________ "Sprint Booster: For those that say 'F*** you' to middle ground"

06-03-2009, 07:28 AM	#7
Ahab ROC Rank: Senior 2006 RT Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oracle, Az Posts: 648	Re: want to get a FS spare: question about sizes I found a new steel rim on e-bay for $40. Discount tire gave me a free take off used tire and mounted it for free. When I tow I throw it in the bed.

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