Hi hahguy

Yep - you got it - sad but true (unless Honda have changed it since I got mine a few months ago)

I assume they do it this way so you can replace the rubber without having to re-buy the rim etc.

Before I bought the parts I made sure the dealer would mount the rubber on the rim as part of the purchase - apparently it needs different gear from normal tire mounting

See my previous posts on this thread for details
http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/s...3&postcount=20
http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/s...8&postcount=27

Honda Accord Hybrid w/ Navi
Graphite Exterior, Grey Interior
Auto dimming rearview mirror & spare tire
6925 miles (as at Nov 17 2005)