The 2012 Honda Accord used 16-inch hubcaps on the base trims with steel wheels, while higher trims shifted to 17-inch alloy wheels and do not use hubcaps. To be sure, check your wheel style or tire size on the door jamb sticker or in the owner’s manual.
Wheel sizes by trim
Since hubcaps cover steel wheels, the presence of hubcaps depends on the wheel type installed by trim. Here is a general guide to what came on the 2012 Accord:
- LX and LX-P: typically 16-inch wheels with wheel covers (hubcaps) on steel wheels.
- EX and EX-L: typically 17-inch alloy wheels, which do not use hubcaps.
- EX-L V6 and other higher trims: usually 17-inch alloy wheels, no hubcaps.
In short, if your 2012 Accord has 16-inch wheels, it almost certainly uses hubcaps; if you have 17-inch alloy wheels, there are no hubcaps to replace.
How to verify the hubcap size on your specific car
To confirm the exact hubcap size or wheel type on your particular vehicle, try the following steps. This will help ensure you buy the correct replacement:
- Inspect the wheel type: steel wheels typically have hubcaps; alloy wheels do not.
- Check the tire size printed on the sidewall (for example, 205/60R16). The number after the “R” denotes the wheel diameter in inches.
- Look at the door jamb sticker or the owner’s manual for the listed wheel/tire size for your trim and model year.
- If in doubt, provide your VIN to a Honda dealer or look up the specific trim’s wheel configuration online for the 2012 model year.
Using these checks, you can determine whether your 2012 Accord uses 16-inch hubcaps or 17-inch alloy wheels with no hubcaps.
Summary
For a 2012 Honda Accord, hubcaps are typically 16 inches on base trims with steel wheels, while higher trims use 17-inch alloy wheels that do not employ hubcaps. Always verify by checking the wheel type, tire size, or the vehicle’s documentation for your exact trim.