New 2020 Genesis G80 Sport Owner!

[Stunna1x]

Hi Guys I just bought my dream car a 2020 G80 sport over here in Ontario, Canada. I will appreciate any and all advice from owners especially regarding best tires for comfort as well as winter rims and tires that are not staggered. Thanks all in advance!

 

[5.0KDM]

Look into a catch can! I have have one on my 5.0 and it catches a lot of blow by especially in the winter! For winter rims make sure you get the right offset the front brakes are huge and won't clear certain rims.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Hi Guys I just bought my dream car a 2020 G80 sport over here in Ontario, Canada. I will appreciate any and all advice from owners especially regarding best tires for comfort as well as winter rims and tires that are not staggered. Thanks all in advance!

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your new Genesis G80! What did the G80 replace for you? I'm glad you found us.

For rim and tire discussions relating to the G80, check here:

G80 Wheels, Tires, Brakes and Suspension

Discuss all aspects of wheels, tires, brakes and suspension - whether for appearance or high performance.

genesisowners.com

 

[Stunna1x]

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your new Genesis G80! What did the G80 replace for you? I'm glad you found us.

For rim and tire discussions relating to the G80, check here:

G80 Wheels, Tires, Brakes and Suspension

Discuss all aspects of wheels, tires, brakes and suspension - whether for appearance or high performance.

genesisowners.com

A 21 Kia Forte but I have a Toyota Highlander too.

 

[dlevitt]

Congrats. I just picked up a 2019 G80 sport on Monday. Amazing car. I guess we both have good taste...

 

[Sal Collaziano]

A 21 Kia Forte but I have a Toyota Highlander too.

The Forte is nice but the G80 is a big upgrade. I've always like the Toyota Highlander as well.

 

[Stunna1x]

The Forte is nice but the G80 is a big upgrade. I've always like the Toyota Highlander as well.

Haha I totally agree Sal. I bought gas once a month with the forte. Lol. I am just trying to get the continental extreme contact all seasons to replace the oem tyres but still not sure who has best tyre prices in Ontario, Canada.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Haha I totally agree Sal. I bought gas once a month with the forte. Lol. I am just trying to get the continental extreme contact all seasons to replace the oem tyres but still not sure who has best tyre prices in Ontario, Canada.

Looking for a softer, quieter ride with the new rubber?

 

[Stunna1x]

Yes! Am all about the comfort and actually do not like harsh rides at all. Any advice on comfort, luxury and cruising will be appreciated

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Yes! Am all about the comfort and actually do not like harsh rides at all. Any advice on comfort, luxury and cruising will be appreciated

I know what you mean. I miss the old days where you had big, powerful, luxurious cars... Lexus used to do a decent job at this, though their cars usually lacked power for the segment... Now that brands like Cadillac and Lexus have decided to chase after BMW (which has, itself, decided to chase after traditional luxury - to an extent), it left a big hole in the market to be filled by our beloved Genesis brand...

The one thing Genesis has working against it is the necessity of BIG WHEELS. Unfortunately, smaller wheels are an afterthought as far as designs go. So if you want their nice wheels, you need to select their 45" design - which, of course, make for a firmer ride than say, 16 or 18 inch. If you want that nice, quiet, plush ride, switching to aftermarket wheels with a smaller circumference will make the biggest difference.

I completely understand why you may prefer to keep the current wheels. We used to say "the wheels make the car"... In that case, as you know, tires are the next best area for improvement. I'm not up to date on what's best at this point, but perhaps you can let us know about any noticeable improvement after you replace yours.

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[Stunna1x]

I know what you mean. I miss the old days where you had big, powerful, luxurious cars... Lexus used to do a decent job at this, though their cars usually lacked power for the segment... Now that brands like Cadillac and Lexus have decided to chase after BMW (which has, itself, decided to chase after traditional luxury - to an extent), it left a big hole in the market to be filled by our beloved Genesis brand...

The one thing Genesis has working against it is the necessity of BIG WHEELS. Unfortunately, smaller wheels are an afterthought as far as designs go. So if you want their nice wheels, you need to select their 45" design - which, of course, make for a firmer ride than say, 16 or 18 inch. If you want that nice, quiet, plush ride, switching to aftermarket wheels with a smaller circumference will make the biggest difference.

I completely understand why you may prefer to keep the current wheels. We used to say "the wheels make the car"... In that case, as you know, tires are the next best area for improvement. I'm not up to date on what's best at this point, but perhaps you can let us know about any noticeable improvement after you replace yours.

I really appreciate your insights and could not agree more. I do not know what is going on with luxury cars trying to be more sporty these days. The aesthetics are ok but the firm ride is a no go for me. I am definitely interested in aftermarket wheels with the smaller circumference but guidance on where to get them and specific dimensions has always been my challenge but I will definitely report back on any improvements I find. Thanks once again for the warm welcome Sal.