1997 Honda Accord Tire Size

Your Honda was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 1997 Honda Accord, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Honda Accord's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

14-Inch Rims

1997 Honda Accord

 

The original tire size for your 1997 Honda Accord is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Honda Accord's' tire size.

Trim Options:

DXValue Package

P185/70R14 87S

Simplified Size:  185-70-14

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1997 Honda Accord is P185/70R14 87S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Honda Accord's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

14

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 14 inches in diameter.

87

This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

15-Inch Rims

1997 Honda Accord

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 1997 Honda Accord that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 1997 Honda Accord.

Trim Options:

LX

185/65R15 88S

Simplified Size:  185-65-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1997 Honda Accord is 185/65R15 88S.  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Honda Accord's tire size is shown below.

185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

88

This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

EXLX WagonSE

195/60R15 88H

Simplified Size:  195-60-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1997 Honda Accord is 195/60R15 88H.  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Honda Accord's tire size is shown below.

195

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

88

This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

EX Sedan V6LX Sedan V6SE Sedan

205/60R15 91V

Simplified Size:  205-60-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1997 Honda Accord is 205/60R15 91V.  A color-coded explanation of the 1997 Honda Accord's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.