R-spec rims

[gofast]

I polished my rims this weekend, and boy do they clean up. I like the rim myself, how do y'all feel about them? They are pretty unique for the R-spec, I think.

 

[punchjamesarnol]

Post up pics!

 

[dareckibmw]

You know what they say, right!?

 

[gofast]

I guess I failed to mention, they are stock rims, sorry Just wondering how y'all like the stock R-spec rims?

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

I'm one of those who actually like the stock R Spec rims. I've been looking for replacements but haven't found any I like as much as the stock ones.

 

[dareckibmw]

I'm one of those who actually like the stock R Spec rims. I've been looking for replacements but haven't found any I like as much as the stock ones.

+1 ^^^

I even photo-shopped BBS's once and my Wife said the stock rims looks better.

 

[NSXNEXT]

I'm one of those who actually like the stock R Spec rims. I've been looking for replacements but haven't found any I like as much as the stock ones.

^^^^^ +2

Wish the rears were a bit wider.

 

[videopho]

+3
One of the only few things Hyundai seems to have it done right being labeled the r-spec badge.
IMO, it should have included Brembo brake, staggered tire (NSNEXT did mention it) and a rear lip spoiler.

 

[brfatal]

+3
One of the only few things Hyundai seems to have it done right being labeled the r-spec badge.
IMO, it should have included Brembo brake, staggered tire (NSNEXT did mention it) and a rear lip spoiler.

Eh. I love the wheels too and haven't found a suitable replacement. However, to me R-Spec implies performance. R-Spec wheels are heavy as hell (I read 38 lbs?) and this is bad for performance in more ways than one. This car comes nowhere close to needing Brembos. I don't expect to ever see a Genesis sedan at the local track days because it's not a good platform for it. The stock calipers are more than what any one here will ever need. Larger calipers ≠ quicker stops. Plus, where already have upgraded calipers and larger rotors compared to other Genesis models.

 

[Ron5.0]

I plus thee rspec wheel looks, would like to see them fully gun metal gray or something tho, especially on black not to much into the two tone

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[acr]

Eh. I love the wheels too and haven't found a suitable replacement. However, to me R-Spec implies performance. R-Spec wheels are heavy as hell (I read 38 lbs?) and this is bad for performance in more ways than one. This car comes nowhere close to needing Brembos. I don't expect to ever see a Genesis sedan at the local track days because it's not a good platform for it. The stock calipers are more than what any one here will ever need. Larger calipers ≠ quicker stops. Plus, where already have upgraded calipers and larger rotors compared to other Genesis models.

38Ibs? That would be crazy... would love to know if anyone's put them on a scale. At 38Ibs, there's a lot of incentive to switch them out to something lighter.

 

[dareckibmw]

No way.... even if they ~28lb. that still pretty heavy.

Last week, I had my wheels rebalanced and rotated at local Discount Tires store, I've seen them taking them off and on and they'd tell me something about their weight....but they did not.

 

[brfatal]

I have an R-Spec wheel with a flat I can take off, but no scale.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

They are heavy, but forged wheels (code for really big $$$) will be the only way to get serious weight off wheels this size. Even with wheels 15 lbs. lighter, it's still a big car.

 

[Billfz1]

They are heavy, but forged wheels (code for really big $$$) will be the only way to get serious weight off wheels this size. Even with wheels 15 lbs. lighter, it's still a big car.

Yes, you cannot discount 4000 pounds. Big tires, or sticky tires just make the side loads higher. During one of Car and Driver's 200 MPH autobahn tests a wheel on a Corvette broke at about 160. Only some seriously good driving by a pro racer saved the car. you don't want to skimp and lose a wheel on this car at 100+
Bill

 

[LIRspecSedan]

I guess I failed to mention, they are stock rims, sorry Just wondering how y'all like the stock R-spec rims?

they are nice for stock rims. they are now home to my winter tires. the new accord rims look a lot like the rspec rims

 

[leadfoot rspec13]

+4 ^^^ on the OEM wheels.

I too have shopped the aftermarket and did not find a more attractive replacement.

I'd be interested to see what they look like with the machined surfaces polished.

I also agree that a staggered fitment would be good. The Rspec would benefit from a wider rear tire. I understand Hyundai saw the light and staggered the tires on the '15s.

 

[DJR17]

This is the wheel I'm thinking about.. Maybe in black too. 19x10 in rear and 19x8.5 front.