calgary2800

I am wanted a softer, quieter ride. Will going from stock 215-50-17 to 205-60-16 male a big difference? I have Michelin Pilot sports A/s Plus now and I am thinking of going to the Kumho KH16 in the 205-60-16 size because Kumho are cheap and so am I. The Accord is kind of a harsh ride.

I really want to move on to another car but not enough cash and generally speaking I'm sick and tired of giving my hard earned dough to the car makers.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

Just get a Grand Touring, 90 or 91 H rated tire in the 17" size and that will afford a more comfortable ride, but the handling will deteriorate with the softer sidewalls.

Jackass

90 or 91 aren't high enough in weight ratings? 93 is the factory rating.

The Pilot Sports ride a bit harsh when compared to other non-performance tires. They are rated as Ultra High Performance which usually means stiffer sidewalls. Get a different type tire in the proper size and weight rating and I bet your ride quality will improve greatly.

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

93 is for a 3G TL, but as the OP listed a stock size of 215/50-17, and that centainly isn't for our cars, but listed '06 Accord and the OE is also a 93. A 90 load index is 1323 x 4 or 5292 total, 91 1356 x 4 5424, so I'd say more than enough for a car with 215/50-17 OE tires. In fact the car would need to loaded with 2000 lbs before it was over the limit.
If it were a concern, go to a Touring H rated 225/50-17.

calgary2800

I now have 25k on my Pilots Sports and they are showing excellent wear. I think these tires will last me 60k. But my butt might not, I probably get rid of them earlier, cant stand them for comfort.

I am checking out the cheaper Grand Touring tires from Kumho, General now.