Winter wheel & tire packages?

[Husky]

Mine with Fast 5 Spoke's and X-Ice

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Looks pretty, even in the snow.

 

[Truck Norris]

Asking this because I'm curious. Why, if you are putting on other tires for the colder season "aka winters" would you not just get high performance winter tires (VS. High performance all-seasons)? Only thing I can think of is slower tire wear and marginally higher performance in the all seasons, but drastically worse performance in cold Temps, snow, ice, etc. Comments? What would be the negative in other words of just getting true winter tires as you are getting a second set of tires anyways?

 

[JeremyTD]

Asking this because I'm curious. Why, if you are putting on other tires for the colder season "aka winters" would you not just get high performance winter tires (VS. High performance all-seasons)? Only thing I can think of is slower tire wear and marginally higher performance in the all seasons, but drastically worse performance in cold Temps, snow, ice, etc. Comments? What would be the negative in other words of just getting true winter tires as you are getting a second set of tires anyways?

In my humble opinion, there are no negatives.

 

[mkozlows]

I have never driven a car with dedicated "winter" tires so I think all seasons would be just fine for me.

Get winter performance tires. They're better than studless snow tires on dry/wet roads, but still a lot better than all-seasons if it gets snowy/icy. All seasons are worse in winter for benefits in the summer that you won't care about, since you'll put your summer tires back on.

 

[Avocent]

Winter Wheel in 18 inch, good bad or indifferent??

I haven't purchased them yet just thinking about what to do atm......

 

[steelers84]

Wheels are all about personal preference. If you like them and the price is right, go for it!

 

[TO Genesis]

Winter Wheel in 18 inch, good bad or indifferent??

I haven't purchased them yet just thinking about what to do atm......

Might be a stupid question, but have you mounted one to check brake clearance?

 

[Avocent]

No but according to the manufacturer website and the tire and wheel shop they should have no issues.

 

[KurticusRex]

I bought Enkei DRACO 18" - Anthracite mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+s for winter use (got them with 4K miles/1 winter use from a former G70 owner I found on this site).

I was thinking of getting dedicated winter tires (not all seasons) like I had on my GT86. But that car was RWD and manual, so the extra traction of true winter rubber was really needed. I'm OK going with all seasons because of how unpredictable the pre/post winter temps are in Chicago and the G70 is AWD. It can be 50F and sunny one day and 20F and garbage the next. Not ok for summer tires. So the all seasons will help stretch the target life of my summer tires and not have to worry about the late spring/late fall temps that swing up and down.

I think the rims look good in the dark Antracite finish. The ride is noticeably different that the stock 19" Sport rims and summer rubber. It's a little more "cushy" over bumps and no AWD binding when I turn corners slowly like with the stock 19" setup.

 

[superppatel]

Having it snow on freaking Halloween really got me thinking about these summer tires on an AWD Sport. Some winters where I live in Illinois are mild but there are others where it will snow 6 to 8 inches and not get above freezing for a week or more at a time.

I have never driven a car with dedicated "winter" tires so I think all seasons would be just fine for me.

The package I'm looking at on Tire Rack is close to $1900 shipped. (Enkei Kojin 18 X 8.5 +35 w/ 225 45 18 AS3+ and TPMS) I may have to shop around more or maybe catch someone here wanting to sell their stock 18's.

I would suggest to buy a different set of rims of your linking and get a somewhat used set of winters. Also, you can go without the TPMS if you are only running the setup for a few months.

My whole setup cost me $1400 CAD. Which is by far the cheapest of all including TPMS sensors. I bought 70% thread Continental Winter Tires which cut down the cost by a lot. Buying a brand new Winter tires doesn't make sense to me.

Check out my posts in the same thread to see what kind of setup I've got with details. If you ever decide to buy the TPMS just go with the eBay options they get shipped out from Korea and by far the cheapest (80-90 USD) for the set of 4. I even called the Kia and Genesis dealers in town and eBay was the cheapest of all. TPMS for Kia Stinger(2018-2020) is the exact same and works without any relearn. Just plug and drive away. I never saw any error messages on my dash.

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[Falldog]

Now that's it cold I'm back to this topic myself. Found a shop near by that will store the tires and even swap them out.

I live in Northern VA where it tends to be more cold than snow, and I prefer to stay home when it snows (because traffic goes to shit). I'm thinking A/S 3+ would be my best bet.

Am I wrong in that line of thinking?

 

[Gee Bee]

Also a Northern Virginia resident. Winter tires here are more "cold weather tires" than "snow tires." I'm running Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 - P225/45R18 on Enkei Performance Vulcan Anthracite Painted Alloy Wheels (18x8) during the cold months. Just swapped out my 19" OEM summer performance tires for them this week.

The 18"Sottozero tires give a more comfortable ride, and don't sacrifice too much in the way of handling.

Starting serious winter driving when I went to college in the midwest and law school in Boston, I couldn't believe how bad DC area drivers are in snow. I mean, who abandons their cars in the travel lanes?

 

[Falldog]

Also a Northern Virginia resident. Winter tires here are more "cold weather tires" than "snow tires." I'm running Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 - P225/45R18 on Enkei Performance Vulcan Anthracite Painted Alloy Wheels (18x8) during the cold months. Just swapped out my 19" OEM summer performance tires for them this week.

The 18"Sottozero tires give a more comfortable ride, and don't sacrifice too much in the way of handling.

Starting serious winter driving when I went to college in the midwest and law school in Boston, I couldn't believe how bad DC area drivers are in snow. I mean, who abandons their cars in the travel lanes?

Everyone here is a shit driver if there's anything falling out of the sky. I grew up in PA and would generally have no problem on the roads here when it snows, but it's everyone else I worry about.

Where'd you get your set up from? I found a place in Sterling that will store tires and swap them out. I don't have a garage to keep 'em in.

 

[genericgenesis]

hi all,

I'm debating on what to swap my summer tires with winter tires (I have the 3.3 AWD). I know Genesis recommends 225/45 r18 but I was wondering if anyone has done 19 and kept the same aspect ration (e.g. front - 225/40r19 & back - 255/35r19). I haven't seen any pictures and I was curious if anyone has done this.

the other issue is for the 19 is the 'Axis model five'. https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=placeHolderFront&wheelMake=Axis&wheelModel=Model+Five&wheelFinish=Silver+Machined+w/Clearcoat&showRear=yes&selectedRear=MV1995511447SMF&autoMake=Genesis&autoModel=G70+3.3T+AWD&autoYear=2019&autoModClar=) for the 18 I have more options. Ideally I'd want a darker colour 19" rim but the problem is they're too expensive.

I am aware the benefits of going smaller tire size for winters but I live close to work and it wont snow that bad here.

Y'all suggestion would be really helpful.

thanks!

 

[superppatel]

hi all,

I'm debating on what to swap my summer tires with. I know Genesis recommends 225/45 r18 but I was wondering if anyone has done 19 and kept the same aspect ration (e.g. front - 225/40r19 & back - 255/35r19). I haven't seen any pictures and I was curious if anyone has done this.

the other issue is for the 19 is the 'Axis model five'. https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=placeHolderFront&wheelMake=Axis&wheelModel=Model+Five&wheelFinish=Silver+Machined+w/Clearcoat&showRear=yes&selectedRear=MV1995511447SMF&autoMake=Genesis&autoModel=G70+3.3T+AWD&autoYear=2019&autoModClar=) for the 18 I have more options. Ideally I'd want a darker colour 19" rim but the problem is they're too expensive.

I am aware the benefits of going smaller tire size for winters but I live close to work and it wont snow that bad here.

Y'all suggestion would be really helpful.

thanks!

Hi,

I doubt that a +47 offset rims can fit the car with 3.3 Turbo. Please check my other posts in the same thread where I have submitted a pic with the actual specs of the existing rims. It will help you choose the right size of rims for the G70.

 

[genericgenesis]

Hi,

I doubt that a +47 offset rims can fit the car with 3.3 Turbo. Please check my other posts in the same thread where I have submitted a pic with the actual specs of the existing rims. It will help you choose the right size of rims for the G70.

that's interesting because according to tirerack they should fit. I saw your previous post of the tire packages and it was informative. Do you happen to know how/why tirerack believes these rims will fit on the car then?

Also, thanks for the quick reply!

 

[Husky]

hi all,

I'm debating on what to swap my summer tires with winter tires (I have the 3.3 AWD). I know Genesis recommends 225/45 r18 but I was wondering if anyone has done 19 and kept the same aspect ration (e.g. front - 225/40r19 & back - 255/35r19). I haven't seen any pictures and I was curious if anyone has done this.

the other issue is for the 19 is the 'Axis model five'. https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=placeHolderFront&wheelMake=Axis&wheelModel=Model+Five&wheelFinish=Silver+Machined+w/Clearcoat&showRear=yes&selectedRear=MV1995511447SMF&autoMake=Genesis&autoModel=G70+3.3T+AWD&autoYear=2019&autoModClar=) for the 18 I have more options. Ideally I'd want a darker colour 19" rim but the problem is they're too expensive.

I am aware the benefits of going smaller tire size for winters but I live close to work and it wont snow that bad here.

Y'all suggestion would be really helpful.

thanks!

IMHO, if you're going to spend the money on another set of wheels and dedicated snows, go with the 225 all around. They will perform much better in any snow or ice. Those 255s will make better skis. Also, you want to have balanced traction front and rear, you don't want the rear end coming around (except while playing in parking lots and on empty roads ). The only reason for the wider rear tires is for traction with a RWD car on dry pavement, so you can put the power down.

 

[Gee Bee]

I picked up my tires and rims from Tire Rack. I store the tires/rims not in use in a storage unit I have for other purposes. If you fold the seats down, all 4 tires fit in the G70. Order the Tire Rack wheel covers to keep things neat.

 

[genericgenesis]

IMHO, if you're going to spend the money on another set of wheels and dedicated snows, go with the 225 all around. They will perform much better in any snow or ice. Those 255s will make better skis. Also, you want to have balanced traction front and rear, you don't want the rear end coming around (except while playing in parking lots and on empty roads ). The only reason for the wider rear tires is for traction with a RWD car on dry pavement, so you can put the power down.

That's a very good point. I just like the thin profiles; but 18 in winters also look nice. I like the rugged looks of thick winter tires so I'm still debating.

The thing is, it gets cold here but doesn't snow all that much and hence why I'd even consider the 19. I just don't want the computer to be incorrect do to the different sizes.

 

[Husky]

That's a very good point. I just like the thin profiles; but 18 in winters also look nice. I like the rugged looks of thick winter tires so I'm still debating.

The thing is, it gets cold here but doesn't snow all that much and hence why I'd even consider the 19. I just don't want the computer to be incorrect do to the different sizes.

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As shown, the overall tire diameter is eventually unchanged, so no speedo error.
I see, you meant if you were to go with 19". In that case, use 225/40-19. You should be within <0.1" in tire diameter (a tiny 0.3% error).