2017 Honda Accord Sport Tire Size: 235/40R19 OEM Wheel Specs

The 2017 Honda Accord Sport runs a factory tire size of 235/40R19 on a 19x8.0-inch alloy wheel. That sizing applies to the Sport and Sport Special Edition trims, which are the only 2017 Accord models that came with 19-inch wheels from the factory. The rest of the lineup used 16- or 17-inch tires, so the Sport sits on the largest standard rolling stock Honda offered that year.

Getting the tire size right matters the moment you start shopping for replacement rims or tires, because the wheel diameter, tire profile, and overall rolling diameter all have to stay in sync. If you drop a 235/40R19 tire onto the wrong wheel, or pair the correct 19-inch wheel with a tire built for a different trim, your speedometer reads wrong and the fitment can rub. This guide covers the exact factory spec, why Honda chose it, and what to confirm before you buy a set of OEM Accord rims.

2017 Honda Accord Sport tire and wheel specs

The two numbers that trip people up are the tire size and the wheel diameter. A 235/40R19 tire only fits a 19-inch wheel, and the 40-series sidewall is part of what gives the Sport its lower, planted stance compared to the taller-sidewall tires on the LX and EX.

What does 235/40R19 mean?

Tire codes look cryptic, but each segment describes one measurement:

• 235 is the tread width in millimeters, measured sidewall to sidewall.
• 40 is the aspect ratio, meaning the sidewall height is 40% of the tread width. A lower number is a shorter, sportier sidewall.
• R means radial construction, which every modern passenger tire uses.
• 19 is the wheel diameter in inches the tire is built to mount on.

So a 235/40R19 has a 235mm-wide tread, a sidewall roughly 94mm tall, and it seats on a 19-inch rim. That short sidewall is why the Sport feels sharper turning in than the softer-riding trims, and it is also why curb rash and pothole damage show up more easily on this trim than on the 16-inch LX.

Why the Sport gets 19-inch wheels and the other trims do not

Honda used wheel size to separate the 2017 Accord trims by character. The Sport and Touring got the 19-inch package for a more aggressive look and quicker steering response, while comfort-focused trims kept smaller wheels with taller tires for a softer ride and better fuel economy. Here is how the 2017 sedan lineup broke down:

The practical takeaway: if you own a Sport and want to replace a damaged factory wheel, you are looking for a 19x8 Accord rim, not a 17-inch EX wheel. They share the same bolt pattern and center bore, so a 17-inch wheel will physically bolt on, but the speedometer calibration and tire clearance were set around the 19-inch package, so mixing diameters is something to do deliberately, not by accident.

Will rims from other Accord trims or model years fit?

Every 9th-generation Accord, built from 2013 through 2017, uses the same 5x114.3mm bolt pattern and 64.1mm center bore. That means the hub interface is identical across trims and years in that range, so a wheel from a 2016 Touring or a 2015 Sport mounts on a 2017 Sport without adapters.

The catch is diameter and offset. To keep your speedometer accurate and your tires clearing the suspension and fenders, you want a 19-inch wheel with an offset close to the factory spec. An OEM 19x8 Accord wheel already carries the correct offset and the right 64.1mm hub bore, so it seats hub-centric on the car and runs true without spacers or centering rings. Drop down to a smaller diameter and you have to pair it with a taller tire to keep the overall rolling diameter the same, otherwise your speedometer will read fast.

If you are comparing options, our guide to what rim size fits your car walks through how diameter, width, and offset work together, and the rim size chart by vehicle lists factory specs for common sedans alongside the Accord.

Replacing one wheel vs. a full set

A lot of Accord Sport owners come looking for a single replacement after curb damage or a bent rim from a pothole. With OEM wheels that is straightforward: because the factory wheel design, finish, and 19x8 spec are consistent across the production run, a genuine replacement matches the three wheels still on your car. You are not stuck buying four wheels to keep them looking uniform.

That is the main advantage of going OEM over aftermarket here. An aftermarket 19-inch wheel might match the bolt pattern but differ in finish, spoke design, and exact offset, leaving one wheel that looks slightly off or sits a few millimeters different from the others. A factory-correct Accord Sport rim is the same part that left the plant, so it blends in. You can browse factory Honda wheels in our Honda OEM rim collection.

What to check when buying a used OEM Accord Sport wheel

Because the 19-inch Accord Sport rim has that short 40-series tire, the wheel itself takes more direct impact from potholes and curbs than a taller-tire setup would. When you buy a used factory wheel, a few checks separate a good rim from one that will fight you on the balancer:

• Look down the barrel for bends. A bent lip or flat spot causes a vibration that no amount of balancing fixes. Run your eye around the inner and outer lip for any waviness.
• Inspect for hairline cracks. Cracks tend to start at the back of the spokes or around the lug seats. A cracked wheel will not hold air reliably and is not safe to run.
• Check the curb rash. Cosmetic rash on the outer lip is common and often refinishable, but deep gouges into structural areas are a reason to pass.
• Confirm the bore and bolt pattern. Verify the wheel is the 64.1mm bore, 5x114.3mm Accord spec and a true 19x8, not a similar-looking wheel from another make.

A reputable OEM seller inspects and, where needed, refinishes wheels before they ship, so you are not gambling on a rim pulled straight from a junkyard. That inspection step is part of why a verified factory wheel tends to mount and balance cleanly the first time.

Does changing tire size affect TPMS on the 2017 Accord?

The 2017 Accord uses a tire pressure monitoring system, and the Sport trim relies on sensors that need to read correctly after any wheel swap. Replacing a wheel does not change your tire size requirement, but it can affect whether your TPMS sensor transfers cleanly. If you reuse your existing sensors on a new OEM wheel, the system keeps working; if a sensor is damaged, it needs replacing and relearning. We cover the details in our breakdown of whether you need new TPMS sensors with new rims.

Can you put a different tire size on the Accord Sport?

You can run a different size, but it should be within a narrow window of the factory 235/40R19 so the overall diameter stays close. Tire fitment guides call this staying within roughly 3% of the original rolling diameter. Going much taller risks rubbing at full steering lock or over bumps, and going much shorter throws off your speedometer and lowers the car's effective gearing.

The simplest path is to stay with 235/40R19, which keeps the speedometer accurate, the handling as Honda tuned it, and the load rating appropriate for the car. If you are switching wheel diameter on purpose, a plus or minus sizing chart will tell you the matching tire to keep the rolling diameter constant.

How to confirm your exact factory size before buying

Before you order tires or a replacement rim, confirm the spec on your specific car rather than relying on the trim name alone, since trims and packages shifted over the model years:

• Check the door jamb placard. Open the driver's door and read the sticker on the B-pillar. It lists the factory tire size and recommended pressures for your exact build.
• Read the sidewall. The current tires show their size molded into the sidewall, though a previous owner may have changed them, so the door placard is the authority.
• Match the wheel diameter. A 235/40R19 needs a 19-inch wheel. If your replacement wheel is a different diameter, your tire size has to change with it.

Confirming both the door placard size and the 5x114.3mm / 64.1mm hub specs takes a couple of minutes and rules out the most common ordering mistakes. Once you have those, finding a correct OEM Accord Sport rim is straightforward.

The bottom line

The 2017 Honda Accord Sport wears a 235/40R19 tire on a 19x8-inch wheel, with a 5x114.3mm bolt pattern and a 64.1mm center bore shared across the 2013–2017 Accord. Stick with that tire size to keep the car handling and reading speed the way Honda intended, and choose a factory-correct 19-inch rim when you replace a damaged wheel so it matches the rest of the set. If you need a single OEM replacement or a full set, our Honda OEM rim collection carries factory Accord wheels in the correct size and finish.