Honda ACCORD Owner's Manual page 334

Tires
Make sure the installer balances the
wheels when you have new tires
installed. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. Your car's
original tires were dynamic or ''spin''
balanced at the factory. For best
results, have the installer perform a
dynamic balance.
On EX and EX-V6 models
Improper wheel weights can damage
your car's aluminum wheels. Use only
Honda wheel weights f or balancing.
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Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Front Front
(For Non-directional (For Directional
Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels)
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, you
should have the tires rotated every
10,000 miles (16,000 km) on
4-cylinder models and 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) on 6-cylinder models.
Move the tires to the positions
shown in the chart each time they
are rotated.
When shopping for replacement
tires, you may find that some tires
are ''directional.'' This means they
are designed to rotate only in one
direction. If you use directional tires,
they should be rotated only front-to-
back.
Replacing Tires and Wheels
The tires that came with your car
were selected to match the perform-
ance capabilities of the car while
providing the best combination of
handling, ride comfort, and long life.
You should replace them with radial
tires of the same size, load range,
speed rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire's sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your car can reduce
its braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy.