Niche Lucerne 20x9

[flynblind]

I just got my wheels and tires delivered this week. I went with Niche Lucerne (Anthracite) 20x9 +35 on all 4. I bought Continental ExtremeContact DWS "06" tires, 265/35/20 on all 4 also. It took me forever to decide on this combination of wheels, color, and tires.

I had the wheels and tires installed yesterday but we just got hit by an ice storm and I haven't had a chance to get pictures of the car yet.

I will post the car pictures as soon as we thaw out a little.

Rims:

My driveway this morning:

 

[Huddleston]

Looking forward to seeing them on the car.

 

[Ernie3647]

Those are great tires and the wheels really look nice. Let’s see them on the car.

 

[flynblind]

Finally got some free time tonight. Sorry about the photo quality but it is still cold here.

 

[Huddleston]

Looks great man! White is the fastest color!

 

[Youseethefight]

this looks pretty sweet. nice!

 

[Youseethefight]

do you rub in the front with 265 wide?

 

[flynblind]

The tires fit perfectly in the wheel wells. It is hard to see from the pictures, but, the tires almost line up with the top of the wheel wells.

There is about a half inch gap between the wheels and the brake calipers so no spacers were needed.

I did a lot of research and hunting to track these rims and tires down so that I would get form and function. My second place wheel was the Vossen CV5 but couldn't get the offset I wanted or the finish that I liked.

So far, I am extremely impressed with the tires. Superb traction in the rain and still quiet! The added width is nice to have also

 

[NSXNEXT]

Very nice. My wheels arrive tomorrow.

 

[daviderle]

Very nicely done my man...

Who said dark wheels do not look beautiful on Pearl white?

I would love to see some photos during daylight....

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[flynblind]

I should have some time during daylight hours shortly. It is dark when I get off work and my weekends lately have been either busy with other endeavors or bad weather.

 

[flynblind]

As promised, a few more pictures. It was overcast during some pictures but the lighting was sufficient.

 

[daviderle]

Beautifully done my man!

If you add nice caliper covers, we will have cars that may reflect a remarkably similar taste

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=195420&postcount=9

 

[Rloyola0426]

Any benefit to the caliper covers besides aesthetics? Do they really lessen brake dust on the wheels? Was thinking about buying some but weren't sure if they were worth it.

 

[daviderle]

Any benefit to the caliper covers besides aesthetics? Do they really lessen brake dust on the wheels? Was thinking about buying some but weren't sure if they were worth it.

On the 1st Gen, aesthetics are a big part of it, as the front calipers are painted black, while the rear ones are painted silver, which simply make them standout that much more, especially with a thin spoke wheel.

But come to think of it, although the new wheel set are somewhat on the darker side, I have not seen much break dust after adding these covers, even though I continue to test my breaks to their upper limits on regular basis...

 

[flynblind]

Beautifully done my man!

If you add nice caliper covers, we will have cars that may reflect a remarkably similar taste

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=195420&postcount=9

I have been watching your mods. I have to say I am a fan of the things you have done to yours also.

I am by no means finished with what I am wanting to do with this car.

I have considered caliper covers but I am leaning more towards a Brembo swap.

The only challenge I have is a that my wife is an accountant so filling out the cost/benefit analysis paperwork is rather challenging