[Joeyzona44]

Hey everyone

I just got a new passport yesterday!! It's amazing and I love it so far. I live in Phoenix AZ so I've only been city driving. I see a lot of people here and in other research I've done that I should upgrade the tires from the stock 20"

What should I get? Also, a big detail is that I am leasing this with a definite possibility to buy it before or at the end of the lease.

The forest service roads up in the north are dirt and a bit rocky. Some places are climbing and more untouched. I don't really plan to do that but going on the unpaved and service roads is what I'm looking to do the most. Of course, hill climbing and the possibility of mud and snow.

 

[Gatorgibson]

Congrats on your new pp! Check out the tires and wheel section of this forum, plenty of tire talk and recommendations there.

 

[fx_chip]

For tires and wheels you will find these two threads quite useful:

Roll Call for 17"/18" Wheels & Tires

It seems like a ton of people have moved away from the OEM 20" set up. I wanted to create a thread where we could do a quick count, so I'll start with "#1" next person is #2, then #3 and so on... #1

www.passportforums.com

Post your Aftermarket Wheel/Tire Info (and Pics)

FOR RIMS: Things like the Brand, the Model, Rim Colors, Diameter, Width, and prices paid FOR TIRES: Brand, Model, color (just joking) Sizes and prices paid It would help a lot of us out who are on the fence about swapping out the stock rims...

www.passportforums.com

 

[Joeyzona44]

OK so 18 inch wheels that can handle better than the 20" stocks. Now, will that effect the ground clearance?
Also, bull bar or grille guard?
And how would you protect undercarriage parts? Someone said they are exposed and susceptible to damage

 

[fx_chip]

For most people the 18 inch does not affect ground clearance when paired with 265/60R18 tires.
Here's a comparison website that will help you visualize tire differences inclusive of speedometer effects.

Tire Size Comparison

Tire size comparison the easy way. Use our tire size comparison calculator to compare diameter, width, sidewall, circumference and revolutions per mile.

tiresize.com

If you search the forum you will find people that have installed grille guards and skid plates, bull bars are not very popular.

 

[Joeyzona44]

For most people the 18 inch does not affect ground clearance when paired with 265/60R18 tires.
Here's a comparison website that will help you visualize tire differences inclusive of speedometer effects.

Tire Size Comparison

Tire size comparison the easy way. Use our tire size comparison calculator to compare diameter, width, sidewall, circumference and revolutions per mile.

tiresize.com

If you search the forum you will find people that have installed grille guards and skid plates, bull bars are not very popular.

Grll guards and skid plates can be bought and installed DIY right?

 

[fx_chip]

Grll guards and skid plates can be bought and installed DIY right?

Yes. Several members have posted pictures of grill guards, engine, fuel tank and rear differential skid plate installations they did all on their own.

 

[ChuckVT83]

OK so 18 inch wheels that can handle better than the 20" stocks. Now, will that effect the ground clearance?

I can't remember where I got the numbers below, but I think it might have been here on PPF.

Passport:
Tire 245/50R20 (Wheel 20x8J ; Offset 55) = Circumference 93.1" = Diameter 29.6"
Tire 265/45R20 (Wheel 20x8.5J ; Offset 55) = Circumference 92.3" = Diameter 29.4"

Pilot / Ridgeline:
Tire 245/50R20 (Wheel 20x8J ; Offset 55) = Circumference 93.1" = Diameter 29.6"
Tire 245/55R19 (Wheel 19x8J ; Offset 55) = Circumference 93" = Diameter 29.6"
Tire 245/60R18 (Wheel 18x8J ; Offset 55) = Circumference 92.9" = Diameter 29.6"

 

[ronalvio]

sorry for the simple question but i have an EX L I just picked up
I like the elite tires and wheels. Will they fit on my Ex L? thx

 

[fx_chip]

sorry for the simple question but i have an EX L I just picked up
I like the elite tires and wheels. Will they fit on my Ex L? thx

The Elite tires will fit your EX-L.