2026 Honda ridgeline tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/60R18 OEM | R18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 245/60R18 OEM | 8x18 | N/A | 45mm | 105 | H |
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Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Honda Ridgeline factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 245/60R18
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
265/65R16 |
-0.04% | alternative | Safe |
215/80R16 |
-0.11% | alternative | Safe |
245/55R19 |
0.12% | plus 1 | Safe |
245/65R17 |
-0.12% | alternative | Safe |
225/60R19 |
0.19% | plus 1 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 245/60R18 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 245/60R18 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 245/55R19; one rim size up, 0.12% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 245/50R20; two rim sizes up, 0.24% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2026 honda ridgeline
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline ships from the factory on 245/60R18 tires mounted on R18 wheels. Only one approved fitment is documented for this model year, so replacement options should match the original size exactly unless a plus-size upgrade is being considered. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Honda Ridgeline comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2026 Honda Ridgeline owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2026 Honda Ridgeline, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2026 honda ridgeline
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (10) · TPMS (6) · Sidewall (1)
Reported across: 2006 – 2024 (8 years)
What owners described
Cracking or dry rot appears in 38% of these reports; about 4.1× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 13 reports covering every model year of the Honda Ridgeline that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracking or dry rot | 38% | 9% | 4.1× |
| Sidewall failure | 31% | 15% | 2.1× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 23% | 2% | 9.6× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 8% | 20% | 0.4× |
Mileage at failure
8 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 29,250 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 4,000 and 189,275 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Honda Ridgeline. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
MICHELIN TIRES LTX MS P245 60R18 - CRACKING SIDEWALLS/DRY ROTTING. HONDA DEALER SAID MY SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKING AND/OR DRY ROT. MY HONDA TRUCK HAS 43,000 MILES AND TIRES HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED. MICHELIN HAS RECALL JULY 12, 2013 WHICH DETAILS SIMILAR ISSUE FOR SIMILAR LINE OF TIRES. MINE NOT COVERED.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the tire pressure module needed to be replaced; however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
TIRES ON HONDA RIDGELINE MICHELIN LTX M/S 245 60/18 (N/A) HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS DRY ROTTING. I'VE READ COMPLAINT 10456126 OF THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THIS IS MORE COMMON THAN ANTICIPATED AFTER A GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED MORE PEOPLE WITH THE ISSUE.
The contact owns a 2006 Honda Ridgeline equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer RTX, Tire Size: 245/65/R17, DOT Number: HGT4RTF62818. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was wobbling and there was smoke coming from the driver's and passenger's side rear tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's and passenger's side rear tires had sidewall separation. The tire dealer replaced the driver's and passenger's side rear tires; however, the failure recurred with the driver's and passenger's side front tires. The vehicle was taken to another tire dealer where the driver's and passenger's side front tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T002000 (Tires). The failure mileage was 189,275.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Honda Ridgeline is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2026 Honda Ridgeline.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.