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Best tires for Honda Accord 2023

Best tires for Honda Accord 2023
2023 Honda Accord

Best tires for Honda Accord: Honda Accord is best known for its 4 door sedan variant & has been one of the top selling cars in America since 1989. With numerous accolades achieved over the last 20 years, Honda Accord has been a firm favorite sedan car of choice for Americans. As of 2020 Honda Accord has sold more than 18 million units and its ranked 8th in the world’s best selling vehicle of all-time. The tire size of Honda Accord has also evolved based on the automotive trend starting humbly in 1981 with the 175/80R13, it moved in the 14″ & 15″ in the 90’s. The current 2022 Honda Accord boasts a 225/50R17, 235/45R18 & 235/40R19 selection with a fair share of volume comes at the 17″ size.

With the sidewall height being at the cross head between ultra high performance & SUV sizes, a Honda Accord user has the luxury to choose between an all season grand touring segment or an ultra high performance all season segment. As mentioned in our best 225/65R17 tire article, all season tires have always been the go to tires for the American market and this segment has been well established across the years. There are 2 types of all season tires, one with 3 peak mountain & one with only M+S. We have covered these 2 types of tire head to head with Michelins Defender T+H (M+S) vs Cross Climate 2 (3 peak mountain) and the M+S all season tires usually are worst in winter performances but excel much better in mileage.

If you are in an area which snows quite heavily, 3 peak mountain all season tires would be definitely a good choice. However if you have very light snow or in areas where temperatures do not drop below 45°F (7°C), a standard all season tire with M+S logo would be sufficient. If you fancy a much more handling dominant tire, the ultra high performance all season segment would fit perfectly.

Below are the best tires available for Honda Accord based on segment.

Grand touring all season tires (3 peak mountain)

1. Michelin Cross Climate 2

Michelin once again shows its innovation by revolutionizing the all season segment with its highly successful 3 peak mountain certified Cross Climate in 2015. At that time, all season markets were predominantly sold in America with poor winter performances. Cross Climate showed that it is possible to be marginally worse in summer performances while being extremely dominant in winter performances. After the initial success of Cross Climate, every tire manufacturer scramble to launch their own similar segment products but none are still as well balanced as the latest Cross Climate 2 !

  • Cross Climate 2
    • Launch: 2020
    • Press test wins: 3/6
    • Strength: Well balanced summer & winter performances. Excellent wear.

Check out our head to head comparison of Cross Climate 2 against its competitors.

Cross Climate 2 vs

2. Bridgestone Weatherpeak

Bridgestone’s answer towards Michelin’s Cross Climate 2 is a new product called WeatherPeak. This is Bridgestone’s first foray into America’s all season product with a 3 peak mountain certified tire. WeatherPeak was launched in 2022 and boosted a comprehensive line up covering most A to C segment cars in the replacement market. Based on the latest tire rack results, WeatherPeak excels on comfort but still lacks the top contenders in terms of wet & dry performances.

  • WeatherPeak
    • Launch: 2022
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Good comfort.

Check our head to head comparison of WeatherPeak against its competitors.

WeatherPeak vs

3. Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

Goodyear’s Assurance WeatherReady was launched in 2017 and covers a large range of passenger cars and crossovers. Based on the latest test results, it has strong showing in snow with good comfort but lacks the firepower in wet.

  • Assurance WeatherReady
    • Launch: 2017
    • Press test wins: 0/2
    • Strength: Snow & comfort.

Check our head to head comparison of Assurance WeatherReady against its competitors.

Assurance WeatherReady vs

4. General AltiMAX 365 AW

With many competitors yearning to become the best all season tire, General Tires recently announced their latest touring all season tireline called AltiMAX 365 AW. This tireline slightly differs to its previous all season line up as the AltiMAX 365 AW comes with a certified 3 peak mountain label which makes them effectively a legal snow tire. AltiMAX 365 AW was launched in 2021 while serving the grand touring all season segment consisting of 15″-20″ sizes.

Based on the test results, AltiMAX 365 AW fared well in terms of dry braking & handling but still lacked the wet traction needed against competitors.

  • AltiMAX 365 AW
    • Launch: 2021
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Strong dry performer

Check out our head to head comparison of AltiMAX 365 AW against its competitors.

AltiMAX 365 AW vs

5. Firestone WeatherGrip

Firestone WeatherGrip was launched in 2019 and covers mostly passenger cars, minivans, SUVs and crossovers sizes from 15″-19″. Based on the test results, WeatherGrip was moderately ok in dry braking & handling but did not perform well in wet.

  • WeatherGrip
    • Launch: 2019
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Acceptable dry performance

Check out our head to head comparison of WeatherGrip against its competitors.

WeatherGrip vs

Grand touring all season tires (M+S)

1. Michelin Defender2

This time around we were happy to pick up the latest successor of the highly popular Defender T+H called Michelin Defender2 ! The defender series has been a household name in the M+S all season touring market by providing one of the highest UTQG wear rating compared to its competitors. This tireline was just launched in 2022 and covers a large range of passenger cars and crossovers.

Based on the test results, Defender showed great mileage while having a slight deficit in wet conditions. With a little drawback in traditional performances, Defender2 is definitely a mileage monster !

  • Defender2
    • Launch: 2022
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Excellent wear.

Check out our head to head comparison of Defender2 against its competitors.

Defender2 vs

2. Continental TrueContact Tour

TrueContact Tour was Continental’s answer to the highly popular Michelin Defender T+H with the main focus on wear. It was launched in 2018 and falls into the M+S and high UTQG wear rating category. Based on the test results, TrueContact Tour excels on wet performance criteria but ultimately lack against the mileage firing power to compete with Defender2. Overall solid tire in wet but lack behind Michelin in terms of mileage.

  • TrueContact Tour
    • Launch: 2018
    • Press test wins: 0/2
    • Strength: Excellent wet.

Check out our head to head comparison of TrueContact Tour against its competitors.

TrueContact Tour vs

3. Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

Goodyear Assurance MaxLife was launched in 2018 and falls into the M+S and high UTQG wear rating category. By serving the touring & SUV segment from 16-20″, Assurance MaxLife is one of the most popular tires in this category. Based on the test results, it has a good wet performance however it also trails badly in terms of mileage when compared to Michelin’s Defender 2.

  • Assurance MaxLife
    • Launch: 2018
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Strong wet.

Check out our head to head comparison of Assurance MaxLife against its competitors.

Assurance MaxLife vs

4. Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3

Pirellis Scorpion AS Plus 3 is relatively new as it was launched in 2021 and it covers a large range of passenger cars and crossovers. Based on the test results, Scorpion AS Plus 3 is quite refined and very good to drive on dry roads while having decent light snow traction. However its wet performances are not on par with the top competitors.

  • Scorpion AS Plus 3
    • Launch: 2021
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Strong dry & comfort.

Check out our head to head comparison of Scorpion AS Plus 3 against its competitors.

Scorpion AS Plus 3 vs

5. Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra

In hopes to snatch a share of the high mileage focus all season market, Bridgestone launched Alenza AS Ultra in 2021 offering 44 sizes ranging from 16″-22″. Based on the test results, it has a strong wet handling performance but lacks in winter performances.

  • Alenza AS Ultra
    • Launch: 2021
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Strong wet handling.

Check out our head to head comparison of Alenza AS Ultra against its competitors.

Alenza AS Ultra vs

6. General AltiMAX RT45

General’s AltiMAX RT45 was launched this year in 2022 and covers mostly passenger cars, minivans, SUVs and crossovers sizes. AltiMAX RT45 was designed and sold specifically in the North American market. This is the general commitment from General’s research & development approach of bringing the best products for the local market. Based on the test results, AltiMAX RT45 had good wet braking but had a higher noise level compared to other tires.

  • AltiMAX RT45
    • Launch: 2022
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Strong wet.

Check out our head to head comparison of AltiMAX RT45 against its competitors.

AltiMAX RT45 vs

Ultra high performance all season tires (3 peak mountain)

1. Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

Bridgestone’s Potenza RE980AS+ is a dedicated region tireline specific to the North America market. It was launched in 2021 and covers most of the 17-20″ popular sizes. Based on the head to head results below, Potenza RE980AS+ showed strong ice & noise performance but lack in wet, dry & snow performance. Nonetheless being an all season tire, Potenza RE980AS+ showed the best balance among the rest of the competition and it’s our number 1 choice in this ultra high performance segment !

  • Potenza RE980AS+
    • Launch: 2021
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Ice & noise.

Check out our head to head comparison of Potenza RE980AS+ against its competitors.

Potenza RE980AS+ vs

2. Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus was launched in 2021 to succeed the popular ExtremeContact DWS 06 with a compound upgrade which promised to deliver enhanced braking & handling performance. Based on the head to head results below, ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus showed clear dominance on wet & dry surfaces while performing relatively well in winter performances. Surely a tire to consider before your next purchase !

  • ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus
    • Launch: 2021
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Good wet & dry.

Check our head to head comparison of ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus against its competitors.

ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus vs

3. Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate

Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is a dedicated region tireline specific to the North America market. It was launched in 2019 and covers most of the 17-20″ popular sizes. . Based on the head to head comparison below, it has strong showing in dry/wet handling & comfort while lacking in winter performances. Nonetheless a solid ultra high performance all season tire.

  • Eagle Exhilarate
    • Launch: 2019
    • Press test wins: 1/2
    • Strength: Dry & wet handling.

Check our head to head comparison of Eagle Exhilarate against its competitors.

Eagle Exhilarate vs

4. Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Similar to the other top competitors, Pilot Sport All Season 4 is a dedicated North America region tireline and it was launched in 2020 with sizes primarily above 16″ Based on the head to head comparison below, Pilot Sport All Season 4, excels in snow & and dry while slightly losses out in wet, comfort & ice. Overall Pilot Sport All Season 4 has a well rounded balance package.

  • Pilot Sport All Season 4
    • Launch: 2020
    • Press test wins: 0/1
    • Strength: Snow & dry.

Check our head to head comparison of Pilot Sport All Season 4 against its competitors.

Pilot Sport All Season 4 vs

5. Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus

Pirelli’s P Zero All Season Plus is a dedicated region tireline specific to the North America market. It was launched in 2016 and covers most of the 17-20″ popular sizes.. Based on the head to head comparison below, P Zero All Season Plus has strong showing in dry handling & noise but lacks the firepower in other areas.

  • P Zero All Season Plus
    • Launch: 2016
    • Press test wins: 0/2
    • Strength: Dry handling & noise.

Check our head to head comparison of P Zero All Season Plus against its competitors.

P Zero All Season Plus vs

Summary

When it comes to buying your next set of tires, do remind yourself what you need and try to match your requirements to tire. For a Honda Accord user, you have the luxury to choose 2 different segments which is the Ultra High Performance (UHP) All Season & Grand Touring All Season. If you like a more sporty feel towards your driving style, Ultra High Performance (UHP) All Season is definitely the segment for you. If you like a normal tire like everyone else, Grand Touring All Season would be fit. Enjoy !

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