My second car was a 1978 burgundy Honda Accord 5-speed, so I've always been an Accord fan. With the release of the 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept (currently debuting at the 2012 North American International Auto Show), Honda is on their "A" game.
Honda has done an awesome job in updating the styling of the 9th-generation (2008-present) Accord. If you already own one of these Accords, there's no reason to get a new one. With proper maintenance, your current Accord is good for many, many more miles. Part of that maintenance includes replacing your tires. Depending on trim level, your 2008 Honda Accord came with either 215/60-16, 225/50-17 or 235/45-18 Original Equipment tires. The following are replacement tire options for your 2008 Accord:
215/60-16
If your Honda is equipped with the 215/60-16 (LX and LX-P Sedan) size, then your O.E. tire is the Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S. The Dunlop has a track record of average treadwear. If your parameters are wet grip, overall handling, treadwear, low noise and ride compliance, a great replacement choice is the Michelin Primacy MXV4 H-speed rated with the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity a close second. The Primacy MXV4 is more efficient and has a better steering response so it's easier to make an evasive maneuver. When looking for a great value choice replacement, consider the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum.
225/50-17
The 225/50-17 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 is O.E. on the LX-S, EX and EX-L, but not the EX-L V6 Coupe. I recommended the Primacy MXV4 for a 215/60-16 size, however the tire isn't made in 225/50-17. Therefore, I personally would choose the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity as the 225/50-17 choice for most who drive a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L. When looking for a value choice replacement in this size, consider the Pirelli Pzero Nero All Season.
235/45-18
Were you lucky enough to purchase the EX-L V6 Coupe? Honda chose the 235/45-18 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 to handle the vehicle's torque. If I was replacing the tires on this vehicle, I would select the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. The ExtremeContact DWS is a great overall tire at a reasonable price. The 235/45-18 value choice in my mind is the Kumho Ecsta 4X. Aside from offering good value, the Ecsta 4X is a good tire, however it doesn't have the proven light snow capability that we've seen from the ExtremeContact DWS in our Tire Survey Results.
Honda has done an awesome job in updating the styling of the 9th-generation (2008-present) Accord. If you already own one of these Accords, there's no reason to get a new one. With proper maintenance, your current Accord is good for many, many more miles. Part of that maintenance includes replacing your tires. Depending on trim level, your 2008 Honda Accord came with either 215/60-16, 225/50-17 or 235/45-18 Original Equipment tires. The following are replacement tire options for your 2008 Accord:
215/60-16
If your Honda is equipped with the 215/60-16 (LX and LX-P Sedan) size, then your O.E. tire is the Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S. The Dunlop has a track record of average treadwear. If your parameters are wet grip, overall handling, treadwear, low noise and ride compliance, a great replacement choice is the Michelin Primacy MXV4 H-speed rated with the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity a close second. The Primacy MXV4 is more efficient and has a better steering response so it's easier to make an evasive maneuver. When looking for a great value choice replacement, consider the Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum.
 215/60-16 Michelin Primacy MXV4 |  215/60-16 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity |
225/50-17
The 225/50-17 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 is O.E. on the LX-S, EX and EX-L, but not the EX-L V6 Coupe. I recommended the Primacy MXV4 for a 215/60-16 size, however the tire isn't made in 225/50-17. Therefore, I personally would choose the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity as the 225/50-17 choice for most who drive a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L. When looking for a value choice replacement in this size, consider the Pirelli Pzero Nero All Season.
225/50-17 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity |  225/50-17 Pirelli Pzero Nero All Season |
235/45-18
Were you lucky enough to purchase the EX-L V6 Coupe? Honda chose the 235/45-18 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 to handle the vehicle's torque. If I was replacing the tires on this vehicle, I would select the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. The ExtremeContact DWS is a great overall tire at a reasonable price. The 235/45-18 value choice in my mind is the Kumho Ecsta 4X. Aside from offering good value, the Ecsta 4X is a good tire, however it doesn't have the proven light snow capability that we've seen from the ExtremeContact DWS in our Tire Survey Results.
 235/45-18 Continental ExtremeContact DWS |  235/45-18 Kumho Ecsta 4X |
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