Was wondering if I got rid of my space saver tyre and replaced it with a full size 16" rim would it fit in the boot or not ?
It has been done as my dealer said quite a few 2003/2004 owners demanded a full size spare when purchasing the vehicle. It was a $750 unofficial Honda "option".
The 05 model has the same boot so it will fit - the one difference, however, is the polystyrene is a different shape for the tools - so you can either source this polystyrene from Honda parts or put your tools somewhere else in the boot.
It has been done as my dealer said quite a few 2003/2004 owners demanded a full size spare when purchasing the vehicle. It was a $750 unofficial Honda "option".
The 05 model has the same boot so it will fit - the one difference, however, is the polystyrene is a different shape for the tools - so you can either source this polystyrene from Honda parts or put your tools somewhere else in the boot.
Do you have a spacesaver in the boot or full size rim yfin ?
On another note how do you find the drive with your 225/45 17" rims compared with the 205/55 16" honda OEM rims ?
theoretically it should, since you are not increasing the overall diameter of the wheels. Unless of course you go 17 inch but you fit tyres that increases the overall diameter, which throws your speedo reading off. Now you wouldn't want that, would you
Do you have a spacesaver in the boot or full size rim yfin ?
On another note how do you find the drive with your 225/45 17" rims compared with the 205/55 16" honda OEM rims ?
Nah - I have the spacesaver at the moment. If I go on a long interstate trip or something like that I will think about taking the full size with me. The problem with space saver is the 80kph limit plus the associated handling/braking issues.
The 17" rim rides similar to stock 16". Not a huge difference - I think tyres make a bigger difference. The car is more responsive though as unsprung weight has dropped a bit.
If anyone else wants to rid themselves of space saver - let me know as I have 2 OEM rims available.
hey rev888 if you want to get rid of or sell a space saver tyre im looking for one so i can fit my sub properly...? is it possible to buy second hand space savers from other model hondas at wreckers
The 17" rim rides similar to stock 16". Not a huge difference - I think tyres make a bigger difference. The car is more responsive though as unsprung weight has dropped a bit.
I would have thought the stock 17 rim plus tyre is equal to or heavier than the stock 16 rim plus tyre?
Euro Space Saver Tyre Question ?
Originally Posted by REV888
ooo sorry my bad...nice rims 
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