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I know it is not winter and it is probably automotive blasphemy to mention winter tires in the middle of June. I did do a search on the site and it appears as people have put 17" tires on the 2G MDX.
My concern is whether it is permissible to do so. May sound like a stupid question, but in all my previous cars, including SUVs, any tire size that can fit, whether bigger or smaller, is listed on the door jamb, manual, etc.
However for my 2G MDX, both my manual and door jamb mention only 18" tires.
I have a set of 235/65/17s that came off my old Volvo and I would only need new rims (though I may not use them because my Volvo had alignment and AWD problems so I am not sure about the wear on the tires). I try to be proactive so if 17" winter tires will work I would rather get them in the late summer/early fall while the prices remain low and there is stock.
Since the MDX will clearly be my winter car of choice, I would like to know if there is any documentation that indicates 17" tires can be used on the MDX and if so, what sizes? Also, pros and cons of using a smaller tire, aside from the obvious pro of being cheaper price-wise.
My concern is whether it is permissible to do so. May sound like a stupid question, but in all my previous cars, including SUVs, any tire size that can fit, whether bigger or smaller, is listed on the door jamb, manual, etc.
However for my 2G MDX, both my manual and door jamb mention only 18" tires.
I have a set of 235/65/17s that came off my old Volvo and I would only need new rims (though I may not use them because my Volvo had alignment and AWD problems so I am not sure about the wear on the tires). I try to be proactive so if 17" winter tires will work I would rather get them in the late summer/early fall while the prices remain low and there is stock.
Since the MDX will clearly be my winter car of choice, I would like to know if there is any documentation that indicates 17" tires can be used on the MDX and if so, what sizes? Also, pros and cons of using a smaller tire, aside from the obvious pro of being cheaper price-wise.