Honda Passport tire size
Original tire sizes for the Honda Passport, model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted, which can differ from what a previous owner put on. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From, per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2024 | Upsize | 245/70R17 | $105 | Prices |
| 2019-2024 | Sport/EX-L | 245/60R18 | $115 | Prices |
| 2019-2024 | Elite/TrailSport | 245/50R20 | $128 | Prices |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From, per tire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Honda Passport | 245/70R17, 245/60R18, 245/50R20 | Upsize, Sport/EX-L or Elite/TrailSport | $105 | Prices |
| 2023 Honda Passport | 245/70R17, 245/60R18, 245/50R20 | Upsize, Sport/EX-L or Elite/TrailSport | $105 | Prices |
| 2022 Honda Passport | 245/70R17, 245/60R18, 245/50R20 | Upsize, Sport/EX-L or Elite/TrailSport | $105 | Prices |
| 2021 Honda Passport | 245/70R17, 245/60R18, 245/50R20 | Upsize, Sport/EX-L or Elite/TrailSport | $105 | Prices |
| 2020 Honda Passport | 245/70R17, 245/60R18, 245/50R20 | Upsize, Sport/EX-L or Elite/TrailSport | $105 | Prices |
| 2019 Honda Passport | 245/70R17, 245/60R18, 245/50R20 | Upsize, Sport/EX-L or Elite/TrailSport | $105 | Prices |
Which brand should you pick?
Honda does not stamp its own approval code on tires the way Porsche or BMW do. Any tire in the right size that meets or exceeds the load index and speed rating on your door placard is a legitimate replacement, so pick on wet braking, tread life and price. Our picks for each size are on the size pages below.
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
What those tires cost
About the Honda Passport
The Passport is Honda's two-row mid-size SUV, slotted between the CR-V and the three-row Pilot. The current car, launched for 2019, is a shortened Pilot with more ground clearance and no third row, aimed at buyers who want space without a minivan's footprint. Tire buyers land here because the Passport offers 18-, 20- and, on TrailSport, all-terrain fitments, and because the 245-section sizes are shared with a lot of other three-row crossovers.
Launched in 1993. Launched in 1993, the original Passport was a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo sold through Honda dealers as a stopgap SUV, a very different vehicle from the unibody crossover that revived the name in 2019.
How to tell the model years apart
Wheel and tire sizes follow the generation, not the badge, so identifying yours matters before you order.
2019-2024
Third generation
A Pilot shortened by about six inches at the rear with a squared-off tailgate, blacked-out lower body cladding and no third-row window. Sport and EX-L trims run 18-inch wheels with 245/60R18 tires; Elite and TrailSport move to 20-inch wheels with 245/50R20. TrailSport adds wider tracks and a raised suspension.
What the press said
Reviewers praised the Passport's V-6 performance, cabin space and ride comfort, and repeatedly noted that it was quicker than most rivals and even than the Pilot it is based on. The nine-speed automatic drew mild criticism for slow downshifts, and the interior was judged dated against newer competitors. The TrailSport was treated as more appearance than substance in its first form, since it lacked a two-speed transfer case or a locking differential. Fuel economy was the consistent complaint, with no hybrid or four-cylinder option offered.
The ride is comfortable and the steering is pleasingly direct, all of which give the Passport a nimble, agile feeling from behind the wheel.
Car and Driver, 2019
| Model year | Units sold in the US |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 36,085 |
| 2020 | 39,567 |
| 2021 | 53,133 |
| 2022 | 41,306 |
| 2023 | 40,789 |
| 2024 | 32,527 |
| 2025 | 55,231 |
US sales for the revived Passport have run between 32,000 and 55,000 a year, with 55,231 in 2025 the nameplate's best result since the 1990s Isuzu-built version.
Was it a success?
The Passport has been a solid if unspectacular seller, filling a gap Honda had left open for fifteen years. Resale is strong, as with most Hondas, and the used market values the naturally aspirated V-6 highly now that rivals have moved to turbocharged fours. Reliability is good, with the nine-speed automatic the only component that attracts a meaningful number of complaints.
Did you know?
- The 1990s Passport was a badge-engineered Isuzu Rodeo, so the name has been used on two completely unrelated vehicles.
- The 2019 Passport reached 60 mph in 5.8 seconds in Car and Driver's testing, quicker than the Pilot it is based on.
- The Passport's i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system can send up to 70 percent of engine torque to the rear axle and shuffle all of it to one rear wheel.
Tire options on the Honda Passport
Sport and EX-L trims use 245/60R18 and Elite and TrailSport models 245/50R20, with 245/70R17 a common all-terrain upsize on lifted or TrailSport-style builds. Nothing is staggered and no Passport uses run-flats, so all four tires match and rotation is normal. Original equipment has been Continental CrossContact LX Sport and Michelin touring all-seasons, chosen for quietness rather than trail grip. Towing is rated at 5,000 pounds with all-wheel drive, which is well within the load index of any OE-spec tire, but keep the rear pressure at the placard's loaded figure when hitched. Owners who actually use the 8.1 inches of ground clearance often move to a light-truck all-terrain in 245/70R17 or a 265-section 18-inch size, which costs a couple of miles per gallon and adds noise. Winter selection is excellent in 18 inches and good in 20, and dropping to an 18-inch winter wheel is the cheaper route for Elite owners.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, caranddriver.com, hondanews.com.
Honda Passport tires: common questions
What size tires does a Honda Passport take?
The most common original size is 245/70R17. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Honda Passport?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Honda Passport?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 2024 Honda Passport take?
The 2024 Honda Passport came from the factory on 245/70R17 and 245/60R18 and 245/50R20. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2023 Honda Passport take?
The 2023 Honda Passport came from the factory on 245/70R17 and 245/60R18 and 245/50R20. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 2022 Honda Passport take?
The 2022 Honda Passport came from the factory on 245/70R17 and 245/60R18 and 245/50R20. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.