I like my 17's with Falken Ziex 512's. Grip the road like a champ. Personally I think 18" rims are pushing it for Accords and wouldn't go any higher, but the right set and they can be pulled off. Also, even in Philly I get mad pot holes just like in NYC and have to constantly dodge them to keep my rims in tact. More and more I am seeing rim repair shops opening up in this area...
...Motivation to move down south.