G70 Wheels on 2014 R Spec Sedan

[2ndRspec]

I put a set of 4 G70 (front) wheels on my 2014 R Spec. They fit perfectly and I think gives it a fresh look.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I put a set of 4 G70 (front) wheels on my 2014 R Spec. They fit perfectly and I think gives it a fresh look.

Welcome! Yes, that does look very good... How long have you had your Genesis and what did it replace for you?

 

[2ndRspec]

Welcome! Yes, that does look very good... How long have you had your Genesis and what did it replace for you?

I had a Black on Black 2010 4.6 for 7 years and put 156000 miles on her. My favorite car. Then I had a company car from 2017 until just recently. Now I wanted to buy another Genesis because I enjoyed that car so much so I recently found this 2014 R Spec with 26000 original miles and I jumped on it. Owned by a 75 year old woman in Southern USA. Probably never saw a snow flake or salt truck. Looks and runs almost like new.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I had a Black on Black 2010 4.6 for 7 years and put 156000 miles on her. My favorite car. Then I had a company car from 2017 until just recently. Now I wanted to buy another Genesis because I enjoyed that car so much so I recently found this 2014 R Spec with 26000 original miles and I jumped on it. Owned by a 75 year old woman in Southern USA. Probably never saw a snow flake or salt truck. Looks and runs almost like new.

Well nice upgrade! And wow, it sounds like you found one in practically new condition! Not so easy anymore... What's your favorite thing about the 2014 R-Spec compared to the 2010?

 

[2ndRspec]

Well, it's hard to say since they both are very similar cars, and I just started driving the R Spec. I think at this point it's a mixed bag. I like the heated steering wheel and the heated rear seats of the R Spec. Also, the R Spec does seem to have more power and sportier handling. I think the 2010 4.6 had a softer more comfortable ride and I liked the style of the older steering wheel better. It had the hard wood/plastic at the top of the wheel. I also think the 4.6 got much better fuel milage. I averaged mid 20s and now I am getting high teens in the R Spec. I also think I liked the ZF 6 speed transmission a little better. The 8 speed seems to want to down shift a lot. Every time I ease on to the throttle it will downshift unnecessarily. I also down shifts noticeably when you come to a stop. I am not 100% sure it is working properly. It might loosen up once I put more miles on it. All in all I do love this first-generation sedan. To my eye it is one of the most handsome cars on the road and I am looking forward to many years in my R Spec.

 

[fourthirteen]

Those wheels look great!