Let me start this post by saying that at the very least this will give some of you a good laugh.
Vehicle: 2010 Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium
Stock tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE92A
Front:225/45-18
Rear:245/45-18
I ordered my first replacement set from Tire Rack and they were installed less than a week ago and installed at a local auto service place that is well-established and generally has good reviews. It is as simple as a tire replacement, what could go wrong.
Today I went outside to ensure that the tire pressure was done accurately and in doing so I noticed that they had installed those intended for the rear (245 mm) on the right, and the front tires (225) on the left. Sure, it's probably an ideal racing stagger, but I make a fair number of right turns. The remedy to this is simple and I will take it up with them shortly.
My question: Are the wheels that came stock on my car functionally equivalent or is there a difference in width? Next to the valve stem on 2 of them I see "F" and on the other 2 I see "r". I understand that you have a little bit of range of tire width that can be accommodated on a given rim, and honestly eyeballing (I don't have access to a tape measure until tomorrow) they all look like good fits, but each size (225 & 245) is installed on one "F" and one "r" and I am figuring they botched this aspect too, but want some assurance.
Bonus information would be specifications on these particular rims, if anyone has them. I have seen reference to 7.5" and 8" wide (image attached of one of my wheels, I believe they are Surefit).
Thanks in advance for any assistance -
- Bill
Vehicle: 2010 Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium
Stock tires: Bridgestone Potenza RE92A
Front:225/45-18
Rear:245/45-18
I ordered my first replacement set from Tire Rack and they were installed less than a week ago and installed at a local auto service place that is well-established and generally has good reviews. It is as simple as a tire replacement, what could go wrong.
Today I went outside to ensure that the tire pressure was done accurately and in doing so I noticed that they had installed those intended for the rear (245 mm) on the right, and the front tires (225) on the left. Sure, it's probably an ideal racing stagger, but I make a fair number of right turns. The remedy to this is simple and I will take it up with them shortly.
My question: Are the wheels that came stock on my car functionally equivalent or is there a difference in width? Next to the valve stem on 2 of them I see "F" and on the other 2 I see "r". I understand that you have a little bit of range of tire width that can be accommodated on a given rim, and honestly eyeballing (I don't have access to a tape measure until tomorrow) they all look like good fits, but each size (225 & 245) is installed on one "F" and one "r" and I am figuring they botched this aspect too, but want some assurance.
Bonus information would be specifications on these particular rims, if anyone has them. I have seen reference to 7.5" and 8" wide (image attached of one of my wheels, I believe they are Surefit).
Thanks in advance for any assistance -
- Bill
