Second Generation Upgrade wheels/rims

[kimmy77_02]

Hey guys ... I am new to the forum so I might be asking a question that might have already been asked but here I go ... I am in the market to upgrade my Genesis HTRAC wheel/rims to +1 or 19 inches ... Will the staggered wheel hurt or damaged the HTRAC ... Here is the specs for the wheels ...

Front - 19x8.5
Rear - 19x9.5
+20
Bolt pattern - 5x114.3

Any help would be much appreciated ... Thanks in advance ...

 

[xsolara]

I believe all 4 wheels must be the same diameter..... If the 19" are the same exact dia as the original 18"...no problem If the dia. is larger than the speedo will be off but won't hurt the Htrac

 

[Mark_888]

Depends what tires you use. You should get lower aspect ratio tires so that the overall diameter of the OEM and new tires are the same. There are many tire calculators available on the internet that will help you with this.

 

[jarred52]

what perceived benefit would you get from this "upgrade" considering the Lotus make-over of the suspension and calculating the tires and wheels to match?

 

[mdsbuc]

what perceived benefit would you get from this "upgrade" considering the Lotus make-over of the suspension and calculating the tires and wheels to match?

I'm not the OP, but this is my take:

Bigger wheel diameter, even with the shorter sidewall, give the impression of filling the wheel well better, for a better look. This is so even though the overall diameter remains the same.

The shorter sidewall, as well as the wider tires should give the tires better grip and the car even better handling.

Wider tires should also give the car a sportier, more aggressive look.

The cost of all this is a slightly harsher ride.

 

[Tailwalker]

As stated, as long as rolling diameter is the same (within marginal error) you can stagger.

 

[LandoAWD]

what perceived benefit would you get from this "upgrade" considering the Lotus make-over of the suspension and calculating the tires and wheels to match?

Looks.