Can a 2012 Honda CR-V be fitted with 16in wheels from 2006 model?

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Can a 2012 Honda CR-V be fitted with 16in wheels from 2006 model?

HJ has frequently maintained that downsizing the wheel for a winter tyre is a good move. My wife's new Honda CR-V SE+ DTEC has 17x6.5in rims with 5x114 stud holes, shod with 225/65 R17.

I want to put on a 16in wheels from a 2006 CR-V, which has same stud pattern. I would then shoe it with 225/70R16 tyres which are a lot cheaper. Honda spare parts won't say it can be done, there is a set of alloys on eBay which would be good value.

How can I find out if the brake and hub size on my present car can accept the wheel from the previous model?

Asked on 17 November 2012 by grimblet

Answered by Honest John

No. The minimum wheel size for the post 2006 CR-V is 17in. Do not go down smaller than that. (18in are also okay on the CR-V, but 19in are hopeless.)

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