Looking for 18" wheel covers (hubcaps)

[Ed Leonard]

My 2013 Genesis was purchased used in Canada and came with a full set of mud/snow tires (235 / 50 R18) mounteds on steel wheels that I am told are after-market. Because of early onset snows in Ontario, we mounted these wheels and tires (see attached photo) and will ride on them all winter in Florida. My wife doesn't like the "brutal" look of plain wheels, so we have been trying to find a source for 18" wheel covers, and it's not easy - although Amazon has a set we can buy (and send back if necessary), but I believe they are designed for Chevy's.
Any information about where to source some nice 18" wheel covers would be appreciated.

 

[EdP]

My 2013 Genesis was purchased used in Canada and came with a full set of mud/snow tires (235 / 50 R18) mounteds on steel wheels that I am told are after-market. Because of early onset snows in Ontario, we mounted these wheels and tires (see attached photo) and will ride on them all winter in Florida. My wife doesn't like the "brutal" look of plain wheels, so we have been trying to find a source for 18" wheel covers, and it's not easy - although Amazon has a set we can buy (and send back if necessary), but I believe they are designed for Chevy's.
Any information about where to source some nice 18" wheel covers would be appreciated.

I know what I would do. Snow tire are pretty much a "must have" in your area. I have, however, been to Ontario in winter and the main roads are cleared quickly. So, a day or two before leaving, I'd check the weather and if good, switch back to standard wheels and tires, get on the highway and head south.

It was 72 here today and I did not see one car with snow tires. Now I am a fairly new resident in Florida but so far, I've not seen the need to be driving on winter tires day in and day out. You need a 5 or 6 hour window to get past the worst potential.

 

[homeofstone]

Amazon.com: 18 hubcaps set of 4

 

[Ed Leonard]

I know what I would do. Snow tire are pretty much a "must have" in your area. I have, however, been to Ontario in winter and the main roads are cleared quickly. So, a day or two before leaving, I'd check the weather and if good, switch back to standard wheels and tires, get on the highway and head south.

It was 72 here today and I did not see one car with snow tires. Now I am a fairly new resident in Florida but so far, I've not seen the need to be driving on winter tires day in and day out. You need a 5 or 6 hour window to get past the worst potential.

Thanks

 

[PMCErnie]

There are plenty of used hubcaps stores on the road to Florida. Here’s just two sources:

Hub Cap Heaven & Wheels

Still, there’s no way I would drive all winter with snow tires in Florida

 

[Ed Leonard]

There are plenty of used hubcaps stores on the road to Florida. Here’s just two sources:

Hub Cap Heaven & Wheels

Still, there’s no way I would drive all winter with snow tires in Florida

Thanks for that link - I will check it out. Unfortunately, I don't have any choice with respect to driving on snows all winter. We actually did some research on the matter before heading south and decided it was worth the risk. Modern tire compounds are more forgiving, and by the time we head back north at end/April, the road surface temps should not be too hot. We might expect about 10% more degradation of the tires than normal, but next year we will head south earlier and avoid the issue altogether (Ma Nature willing!).
If I can dress the wheels with some hubcaps, my wife will be pleased. Have a good one.