2009 Honda Pilot Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2009 Honda Pilot is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Honda Pilot tire size.

Trim Options:

EXEX-LLXTouring

P245/65R17 105T

Simplified Size:  245-65-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Honda Pilot is P245/65R17 105T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Honda Pilot's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

105

This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2035 pounds (925 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 159 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.