[xschaefer]

I see the Passport getting lifted and all-terrain tires added for a lot of owners.

 

[andrearobinson]

I see the Passport getting lifted and all-terrain tires added for a lot of owners.

Interesting - I hadn't thought of that.

 

[xschaefer]

Interesting - I hadn't thought of that.

Yeah, similar to the TRD 4Runner since the Passport is geared for Off-road. I think Honda should’ve included a more rugged trim like Toyota does. Maybe the accessories will give us that option.

 

[josechaney]

That color looks fantastic

I agree, that color looks great on the Passport. I'm kinda bummed because I really wanted my next car to be white, but the front-end of the white Passports I've seen don't look too good. It bothers me.

The low profile tires don't seem to go with the nature of the vehicle.

I agree with this as well. Not a great choice, I'm a little concerned about it.

 

[berrychristina]

I concur. They need some more wheel/tire options

 

[juliaramirez]

Like a lot. Can’t wait to see one at dealer. Am in Va

 

[aarondixon]

Yeah the California Honda & Acura sites are not far from me, in Torrance as I recall, years ago I did a focus group with Acura...

 

[umcintosh]

If I pick one of these up I will swap out the 265/45r20 tires for 265/50r20 tires. Little more ground clearance via taller sidewall. Probably Michelin Defender or might go a little more aggressive with Conti Terrain Contact AT's.

 

[xschaefer]

Thanks for posting those pics. That color looks fantastic - would probably be my first choice.

You know, until now, the 20" wheels were not a concern of mine. But I'm seeing what the guys are talking about in the other threads - the low profile tires don't seem to go with the nature of the vehicle. I don't think it's a "deal-breaker", but I can understand why a smaller wheel/beefier tire might be desirable.

Anyone else?

Not only that but the Continentals are rated terrible. Certainly not the right all-season tire for winter driving. Then again, manufacturers are putting these crappy tires on all their cars.

 

[aarondixon]

265/50r20 tires. Little more ground clearance via taller sidewall. Probably Michigan Defender

$236 each at America's Tire, so over a thousand bucks to change over, how can you determine if these will fit in the wheel-well?

 

[umcintosh]

Not concerned with price, plus I will get a partial credit for swapping the oem tires with less than 100 miles on them. 265/50 will fit. It’s just a taller tire and there is plenty of space in the wheel well. 265/45/20 is actually a shorter tire than 245/50/20 that is on the sport & exl version of the Passport.

 

[aarondixon]

I like the idea and my look into it as well..thanks!

 

[andrearobinson]

It’s just a taller tire and there is plenty of space in the wheel well. 265/45/20 is actually a shorter tire than 245/50/20 that is on the sport & exl version of the Passport.

Would that change require recalibrating the speedometer/odometer?

 

[umcintosh]

Its a 2 mph difference at 60 mph. I guess you could look into re-calibrating it but I would not personally waste my time.

 

[xschaefer]

I was told this morning that there will be no lease programs on the Passport for at least 4-6 months. So late summer-end of year would be the best time to look into one, unfortunately.

 

[xschaefer]

Elite Adventure onsite at Hendrick Honda in South Carolina.

 

[josechaney]

Do those rear seats recline? Or is that lever just to slide them up and back?

 

[josechaney]

Also, why do the tires look so small ??

 

[andrearobinson]

Thanks for the pics.

I'd probably never own a black car, but I think that looks very, very sharp

 

[xschaefer]

Do those rear seats recline? Or is that lever just to slide them up and back?

Yes they do recline and move forward/back. I believe the lever is in front of the seat.