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2008 Honda Accord — going one inch smaller for winter wheels

PistonGuy576Community StarterSep 4, 20262008 Honda Accord EX-LFlorida
2008 Honda Accord EX-L, about 206,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering?
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DieselGal547Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, if a shop can't duplicate it on the 2008 Honda Accord, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I already checked the easy fluid levels.
PistonGuy576Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
It did going one inch smaller for winter wheels twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
PistonGuy576Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
OP update: scanned the 2008 Honda Accord again and still only have the one pending code, no new lights. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
RustBeltGarageCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2008 Honda Accord does it — then decide on parts. That's the branch I'd chase this week. When does it actually happen? Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
DailyCommuter815Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Move a coil or plug on the 2008 Honda Accord if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. That's the branch I'd chase this week. This is from a 2008 Honda Accord in Florida with 206,000 miles. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
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