TO Genesis
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- Genesis Model Year
- 2023
- Genesis Model Type
- Genesis GV70
I've been lurking on this thread for some time to see what looks better on the G70 than the OEM 19" Sport wheels. Lots of eye candy, but I still like the OEM's best so far. That being said, if anybody on this forum ever wants to part with their Sport wheels, PM me immediately before I buy a set of these RWCs. They're almost an 18" replica of the factory wheels. They may even be more desirable in that they don't require staggered tire sizes, and give a bit more shoulder height on our lousy Colorado roads. They also show off the Brembo's better than the stock web design wheels.
Before I pull that trigger, could you answer a few questions for me?
1.) Weight? Also, do you know if they're forged or cast?
2.) Source? I found them in Canada (ZRacing) but a quick Google doesn't show me a source in the US. I'm sure you guys would like a few of my US $$.
3.) They appear to be painted a matt black, not a metalic coating. Would prefer if they were like the OEM coating but it's not a deal killer.
4.) Do you have any clearance issues? I see they're offset is 32 mm and I bellieve the stock 18" rims are 34 mm. I'd hope to mount a bit wider tire (maybe 235/40) and can't believe 2mm would cause problems. Would rather not go to spacers.
5.) Do the stock lug nuts work? I see the hub bore is the same for both wheels yet you say you had to "MacGyever" the center caps. Explain?
Thanks for posting. I found a set of new 19" OEM take-offs with tires two weeks ago but they were gone before I could hit the "buy" key. $2,099 shipped! Dam.
1. Weight is in the low-mid 20 lb range. Likely cast not forged but can't say for certain.
2. I ordered them from PMC Tire in Montreal but haven't seen them listed in 32 offset since I purchased.
3. Colour is listed as Gloss anthracite but they're really gloss black.
4. No clearance issues. There's a ton of room between the spoke and the brake caliper.
5. Stock lug nuts work. The wheels came with a plastic centre cap and a cheesy RWC sticker to put on. I bought some Genesis centre cap overlays and applied them to the supplied centre cap.
Here's a shot of the spoke to caliper clearance.
