2016–2022 3rd generation (YF5/YF6)
2016–2022 Honda Pilot Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 2 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 94 lb-ft.
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2016–2022 Honda Pilot factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX, EX, EX-L (18-in alloy) | 245/60R18 | 32 psi | 105H |
| Touring, Elite (20-in alloy) | 245/50R20 | 35 psi | 102H |
2016–2022 Honda Pilot bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 94 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare under cargo floor |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Honda Pilot model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2016 through 2022 — the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot
- 2016Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available
- 2017Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added
- 2018Carries over unchanged
- 2019Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup
- 2020Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling
- 2022Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels
2016–2022 Honda Pilot tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 2 factory fitments exist, from 245/60R18 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?
- 5x114.3. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?
- 32 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot?
- 94 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare under cargo floor.
Sources
- Go-Parts, 2018–2020 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) oil capacity 5.7 qt
- pilotsuv.com, Honda Pilot oil capacity by generation (5.7 qt, 2016–2022)
- Facebook (2016 Honda Pilot group), 6-speed vs 9-speed transmission split by trim
- Honda of Watertown / Valley Honda, 2020 Pilot LX retains 6-speed automatic
- Ridgeline Owners Club, TSB 17-025/17-026 torque converter judder
- Go-Parts, TSB 17-043, transmission judder in 2014–2019 Odyssey/Pilot/Ridgeline
- Piloteers.org, TSB 20-029, 2020 Pilot Touring/Elite judder
- KCRG (via NHTSA), Honda recalls 880,000+ vehicles for rear subframe corrosion (26V-367)
- KBB, 2021 Honda Pilot fuel pump recall (23V-858), owner letters mailed Sept 2024
- Justia Auto Recalls, 2021 Honda Pilot 23V-858 fuel pump detail
- Asbury Automotive, Honda Passport fuel pump recall, expansion of 20V-314 to 21V-215
- Facebook, 2016 Honda Pilot 'Black Death' A/C compressor failure and repair cost
- Honda News, Statement on 2016 Pilot third-row seatbelt inspection recall
- AutoZone, Honda Pilot battery by group size (35 vs 47/48 by model year)
- Detroit Axle, 2016–2022 Honda Pilot brake kit, 320mm front / 329mm rear rotors
- Piloteers.org, 9-speed transmission fluid change procedure (ATF Type 3.1, ~3.5 qt drain/fill)
- WiperBladesUSA, 2016 Honda Pilot wiper size chart (26/24/14 in)
- Edmunds, Used 2016 Honda Pilot Specs & Features (curb weight, MPG, fuel tank)
- Darcars Honda, Honda Pilot towing capacity by year (2016–2025: 3,500/5,000 lbs)
