What is PAX System in Honda Odyssey?

The Michelin PAX is an automobile run-flat tire system that utilizes a special type of rim and tire to allow temporary use of a wheel if its tire is punctured. The core of Michelin’s PAX system is the semi-rigid ring installed onto the rim using special equipment.

What is DePaxing?

The practice of swapping out wheels on these minivans is so common that odyclub.com (yes, there are Honda Odyssey forums) calls it “DePaxing” — and it’s one of the most popular topics on the site. The easy way is to just use the Acura TPMS with Acura wheels.

How long do PAX tires last?

They were rotated only a few times, wore evenly, never needed to be balanced and towed probably around 60% of their life. They were great tires. Although the comparison to the PAX tires are apples and oranges, based on those truck tires lasting so long, I would think the PAX tires should last longer than 30,000 miles.

Are PAX tires still available?

She said that Michelin decided to discontinue PAX because automakers had several other choices in run-flat technology and that there was “slow growth of the extended-mobility tire segment in general.”

What size tires fit a Honda Odyssey?

235/60R18
What size tires are on a Honda Odyssey? Usually a 235/60R18 or a 235/55R19, depending on the trim level.

What is a zero pressure TYRE?

Run flat tires have specific technology to allow you to drive for a limited distance at a reduced speed after a puncture or a drop of tire pressure. MICHELIN® Zero Pressure (ZP) tires provide run-flat technology that allows you to drive up to 50 miles at 50 mph with a flat tire.

What size tires are on a 2007 Honda Odyssey?

Honda Odyssey 2007 3.5i

Can you replace PAX tires with regular tires?

PAX wheels are specially designed to use with PAX tires ONLY, you can not fit any regular tires on those rims at all.

How do you reset the PAX system warning on a 2006 Honda Odyssey?

Use the INFO button to scroll to the appropriate wheel, and then press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel to reset the PAX warning system display. The screen should read PAX RESET COMPLETED.

Can you put regular tires on PAX wheels?

Can Michelin PAX tires be plugged?

FACT: PAX tires can be plugged. And the actual plugging process was very easy with the wheel off the car. A PAX tire may be patched from the inside as a conventional tire. The tire will not unseat from the rim in normal operating conditions even after a total loss of air pressure, say Michelin officials.

How long do Honda Odyssey tires last?

How Long Do the Tires Last? Under normal driving conditions, the OEM tires on your Honda Odysseys can last up to 50,000 miles. If you drive more than normal or drive harshly, your tires will fail earlier. Regular (every 5,000 miles) tire rotations can help prolong the life of your tires.