New/Replacement 18" Rims on my 2009 4.6

[jda8]

I have a 2009 4.6. I bought it used and the rims were already scratched. I paid to have them repainted and refinished, but the company painted them too dark. I've had the same company repaint them twice because the paint/finish they used kept peeling off. They're also still too dark, and I'm done dealing with them. I want to just buy four new, OEM rims. The Hyundai dealer quoted me $2,600! No freakin way. I found these on Ebay:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/18-Hyundai-Genesis-OEM-Wheels-2009-2015-SET-o-4-Hypersilver-Rims-70785-/121752987604?nav=SEARCH

Anyone purchased rims from this seller? Any tips or suggestions for me? If I buy them, do I just take them to my local shop and pay them to swap my old rims out for my new ones (same tires, though)? Thanks.

 

[Huddleston]

I would not purchase wheels on eBay. Too many bad things could happen. Go through a reputable aftermarket company or find oem replacements on this forum or another.

I couldn't click on the link to see the buyers ratings but if you do decide to go with them just make sure the communication is documented and you pay via PayPal to protect yourself.

 

[MathWiz]

Tailwalker is selling a set http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=17272

or enVmyIX is selling 19" R-Spec wheels. Take the opportunity to upgrade
http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=17204

I recently when with 19" Coupe wheels.

It is amazing how that 1 inch makes a difference

245/40/19 or 245/45/19 recommended tires.

Charles

 

[Huddleston]

Tailwalker is selling a set http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=17272

or enVmyIX is selling 19" R-Spec wheels. Take the opportunity to upgrade
http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=17204

I recently when with 19" Coupe wheels.

It is amazing how that 1 inch makes a difference

240/45/19 or 245/45/19 recommended tires.

Charles

Yes, do this.

 

[LandoAWD]

I would not purchase wheels on eBay. Too many bad things could happen. Go through a reputable aftermarket company or find oem replacements on this forum or another.

I couldn't click on the link to see the buyers ratings but if you do decide to go with them just make sure the communication is documented and you pay via PayPal to protect yourself.

Define "reputable aftermarket". Most aftermarket cast wheels are of worse quality than OE wheels, and at a higher price point.

Ebay is fine if you take the precautions you list, but I'd add backing your Paypal with a credit card and not an ACH payment method.

 

[Huddleston]

HRE, BBS, Vossen.

not cast aluminum wheels.

 

[Huddleston]

Define "reputable aftermarket". Most aftermarket cast wheels are of worse quality than OE wheels, and at a higher price point.

Ebay is fine if you take the precautions you list, but I'd add backing your Paypal with a credit card and not an ACH payment method.

And you are correct about most aftermarket wheels. They are not as strong as the OEM wheels and the majority of buyers don't know this. Although you might get away with it if the car is not tracked often or if you can avoid potholes. As always, modifying a car the correct way is expensive.