Honda Accord: Recommended Tire Pressures - Tires - Maintenance - Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's ManualHonda Accord: Recommended Tire Pressures

Normal Driving

The following charts show the recommended cold tire pressures for most normal driving conditions.

4-cylinder models

V6 models

V6 models

The compact spare tire pressure is:

The compact spare tire pressure is:

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)

For convenience, the recommended tire sizes and cold tire pressures are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

High Speed Driving

We strongly recommend that you do not drive faster than the posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you ever drive in a sanctioned competitive event at sustained high speeds (over 118 mph or 190 km/h), be sure to adjust the cold tire pressures as shown below. If you do not, excessive heat can build up and cause sudden tire failure.

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