On the 10th-gen Accord a rotation is about as simple as it gets: one 19 mm socket, a jack, stands, and a torque wrench. All trims — 1.5T, 2.0T and Hybrid — share M12 x 1.5 studs, a 5x114.3 bolt pattern and an 80 ft-lb lug torque, so nothing about the tool list changes with engine choice.
The thing people get wrong is TPMS. Honda uses an indirect Deflation Warning System that infers pressure from wheel speed, so there are no sensors to relearn — but you do have to run the calibration from the infotainment or driver information menu after you set pressures, or the warning light will misbehave. The second common mistake is zipping the nuts down with an impact gun; over-torquing is a known cause of brake judder on these cars.
| Item | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Tire pressure gauge Digital or dial, 0-60 psi Check and set pressures to the 32-35 psi on the door jamb placard before and after rotation. | Required | shop |
| Breaker bar or lug wrench 1/2 in drive, 18-24 in long Break lug nuts loose while the wheels are still on the ground. | Required | shop |
| Lug nut socket 19 mm 6-point, 1/2 in drive, thin-wall Fits all factory 10th-gen Accord lug nuts; thin-wall protects alloy wheel faces. | Required | shop |
| Floor jack 2 ton minimum, low-profile preferred Lifts the car; low-profile clears the Sport/Touring front air dam. | Required | shop |
| Pinch weld jack pad Slotted rubber puck for pinch seam Keeps the floor jack saddle from crushing the Accord's pinch-weld jacking notches. | Required | shop |
| Jack stands 2 or 4, 2 ton or better Support the car safely while wheels are off — never rely on the jack. | Required | shop |
| Wheel chocks Pair, rubber or plastic Block the wheels still on the ground before lifting. | Safety | shop |
| Torque wrench 1/2 in drive, 25-150 ft-lb click type Final tightening of lug nuts to 80 ft-lb in a star pattern. | Required | shop |
| Wheel lock key socket Honda accessory wheel lock key (if fitted) Needed only if the dealer-installed locking lug nuts are on the car; usually in the glovebox or trunk kit. | Required | shop |
| Tire tread depth gauge 0-25/32 in Confirm tread differences and decide whether rotation or replacement is due. | Recommended | shop |
| Wire brush Small hand brush Clean rust and grit off the hub face so the wheel seats flat. | Recommended | shop |
| Anti-seize or hub grease Thin film, hub centering flange only Prevents the alloy wheel from seizing on the hub; keep it off studs and mating surface. | Consumables | shop |
| Torque stick set 1/2 in drive, 80 ft-lb Speeds up impact-gun installs without over-torquing; still finish with the torque wrench. | Recommended | shop |
| Nitrile gloves Keeps brake dust off your hands. | Safety | shop |
| Creeper or kneeling pad Comfort while working at each corner. | Recommended | shop |
| Wheel lug nuts (all 10th-gen Accord trims) | 80 ft-lb (108 Nm) |
| Wheel lug nut thread size | M12 x 1.5, 5x114.3 bolt pattern |
19 mm lug nuts, M12 x 1.5 studs, 5x114.3 pattern and 80 ft-lb torque are correct across all 2018-2022 Accord trims including the Hybrid; verify your exact door-jamb pressure placard and check whether your car has dealer-installed wheel locks.
19 mm. Use a 6-point thin-wall socket on a 1/2 in drive so you don't mark the alloy wheel. Studs are M12 x 1.5 with a 5x114.3 pattern on every trim, including the Hybrid.
80 ft-lb (108 Nm), tightened in a star pattern with the wheel just touching the ground. Re-check after 50-100 miles, especially on new or aftermarket wheels.
Yes — calibrate it. The Accord's system is indirect, so there is nothing to relearn, but you must run Settings > Vehicle > TPMS Calibration after setting pressures, then drive normally for about 30 minutes for it to finish.
At the reinforced pinch-weld notches just behind the front wheels and just ahead of the rear wheels, using a slotted rubber pad. Support on jack stands at the pinch weld or adjacent frame rail; the Sport and Touring front lip is low, so a low-profile jack helps.