A fellow forum member (Normandelli) provided this .pdf from Popular Mechanics that covers a lot of FAQs concerning wheels and tires - definitely worth reading.

http://jerrystout.us/sonata/tsb/PM_Wheel_Tire.pdf

I have been using falken 912 or 915's but I went thru 2 set the past year!!! I need a new performance tire any idea's? Something with good traction, decent wear and is affordable!

Hello there fellows HF members;

I just removed my OEM-Michelin Pilot HXMXM4 summer tires, so that I could install my Goodyear Nordic-CTC winter tires.
The remaining thread depth, on the Michelin, is average on all 4 tires at 4/32nd" deep with only 38,000Km + ( 23,000 Miles)?!?!
I keep the pressure at 36psi all the time, rotated them every oil change at 6,000Km ( 3,800 Miles).
The wear is uniform accross the thread face on all 4 tires. 75% of the distance driven is below 70Km/h ( 43m/h).
Am I wrong to beleive that this was a sh___y results for wear and tear?
I would of hope to reach at least 60,000Km ( 37,000 miles) before having to look for new summer tires.
Here in Nova Scotia, a motor vehicle inspection requires tires to have over 3/32nd" thread depth to pass.
Any tires recommandation for replacement, don't forget that I am in Canada!!

I was wondering if I can use 15" rims on my 05 Santa fe? looks like 215/80/15 would be the right diameter.

does anybody here have an idea if the springs of CB lancer 1993-1996 body would fit our hyundai elantras? 2g 1999


TIA

i was wondering what pcd the i10 has for its rims, does anyone know? was planning to change the rims. what bigger rim and tires combination would best fit? is there a need to lower it? are there lowering kits for the i10 already? tia...

Little cross-post as I am not getting any action on this one in the Azera forum. Experiences with other models (esp Sonata) welcome.

Hi,

I drive a 2006 Azera, it's nice but the suspension is a little too plush for my taste. Does anyone have experience with an aftermarket suspension upgrade such as the T&P 2700(a) from KSPEC, the SMA Coilover set from kdmstuff.com or other?

If so:
* Which suspension brand, type and setting (Soft,Sports,and Hard) did you go for?
* Does it allow for better cornering and better high-speed handling? (less side-to-side drift)
* Where did you have it installed? Dealer? I live in San Diego, CA so if you have know of a good place here, much appreciated.

Thanks! J.

right now on my elantra 2004 (canadian model) has 195 65 r15 with four seasson tires
i will need winter tires for my elantra i would like to know if i can use 14 inches
and what size will be the tires ?
somebody can you tell me the bolt pattern my rims has four holes only
thanks

Does any one know of a source for shocks and struts for an '07 Santa Fe. My high mileage (50K km/year) has trashed my OEM struts and shocks. I'd rather not go to the stealership!

Thanx, Stewart

Hi Fellow owners,

I heard through the grapevine that alignments are only covered for like 12000 miles on Hyundai warranties - is this possible?

Thanks,
HK

when i drive about 75-80kmph (46-50 mph) the steering wheel starts shaking what could be the problem i own a galloper innovation




sorry if it is in the wrong place

Brand new (3 days) Santa Fe GLS with premium option package. Tire pressure monitor malfunction light stays on. Wondered if anyone knew if this was a common fault or not? Can I reset it myself or must I go to the dealer?

I just bought an 08 accent. what is the proper tire pressure? The dealer said they should be 32 psi, but I always go with the tire limit which is 44psi.

another issues of my new 08 Accent sport is when i drive over 100km/h, the steering wheel shakes. Is that mean wheel balance need to be done?
I just got this car not even a day, and i discovered so many issues already, it is scary.

Hey all,

I have some 15" White alloys, (I know, I'm already off to a bad start with white wheels).

I am a bit bored of white now as everyone is doing it. So I want to spray my alloys dark, say Gunmetal Grey or Black.

1. Can I use standard paint on the wheels, if so if there a good make I should go for? If not can you recommend a car paint.

2. What kind of preparation should I do before I spray them, what sanding paper, base coat?

3. If you have a cool idea for my wheels then let me know. Check my garage to see my car as it is now.

Thanks,

Howdy,

I'm needing a set of tires for my '04 Elantra GLS.

Tire size needed is 195/60R15.

I'm looking for tires with at least 60,000 miles, wet & dry traction, low noise, and under or around $100. So far I've narrowed it down to the following tires, but I'm open to other ideas since I can't seem to find anyplace that has a full set of these:

Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S

Goodyear Eagle GT-HR

Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge

I have to apologize in advance because I realize this a stupid question, but I don't know how else to find the right info, but just ask.

On my 1996 Hyundai Excel (ie: Accent), my owner's manual says my original tyres/tires are 155 R 13. From what I can find out about tyre/tire sizes, this means they're 13" wheels? When I actually measure them (excl tyres/tires), they're 37cm (ie: 14.5-15" in diameter).

How do you actually measure wheel sizes, and what do I actually have? They're the standard basic wheels for the entry-level 3-door model, aka "Sprint". The owners manual says that the options are (or were) 175/70 R 13, or 175/65 R 14. I never optioned up.

Reason, is I had my wheels changed over years ago to new alloys, and I still have the original wheels just lying around. I'm trying to figure out how to advertize them to sell them off - as 13" or 15".

Any help?

I was wondering if anyone has swapped out the rear suspension of an '06+ 4 door Accent. The reason I ask is that I find the shock/spring damping way too soft even with only a small load in the back seats(2 small chidren) and a bit of luggage in the trunk. I think I've read somewhere that the Kia Rio has firmer shocks/stiffer springs and think this could be a good swap. I don't want to have a harsh ride on lowered springs, so that rules that option out. I'm looking for a more controlled ride without the sacrificing ride height and ground clearance.

Need help from anyone that can guide me in the right direction. Can't figure out which direction to go, my accent bottoms out on the high way and tires are rubbing even when I make turns. A couple a friends recommended several things to me, from getting sway bars, changing my shock absorbers, and even buying a longer stabilizer bar link. I looked at my shock absorbers and I don't feel that they are bad, I just wanted to see if anyone had or has this similar problem.

Juan

Just picked up my 2008 Accent sport today, I was driving on the 400hwy and realized when I driving straight without my hands on the steering , the car gradually go to the right. I am wondering why?

What offset would i need in order to put 17x8 wheels on a Tiburon? I think the 17x7's in the front look fine but the rear really needs something wider. Has anybody put a staggered set up on a Tiburon?

New owner of a 2008 Coupe SE here. I'm looking for available suspension upgrades (and sources) that will reduce body roll, but not compromise the ESC.

Also, recommended vendors of hyundai performance products would be helpful. Thanks.

Has anyone had any experience or first hand knowledge with the Ksport Kontrol Pro Coilover Kits? How good are they, what are your impressions, what is the quality?

Thinking about possibly slapping some on my Sonata 07 limited.

Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated.

The one thing I've never liked about my Santa Fe is the 'oh crap' body roll I get in corners. It's not very comforting and I've actually had somebody get scared. I'd like to find some mildly stiffer springs that don't compromise ride height. Anybody found anything that could help me with this?

Hey all

I have a 93 Excel and i am sick of the stock wheels. They look way too small. But anyway. I am looking for some new wheels, either 15" or 16" and i REALLY need to know: What is the offset needed! I am pretty desperate as google came up trumps. I know the stud pattern is 4 x 114.3 and i want to know the offset, is there anything else i need to know? Thanks in advance.

There's a knocking sound in the front-right wheel of my 2003 tiburon, it happens when I drive over any little bump in the road. The dealership said it was loose/worn sway bar link but I replaced that and nothing, still making the rattling/knocking noise. I've been told it's probably a loose strut mount.....any help???

thanks

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I was looking for black wheels for my 06 sonata(black) but I also wanted to get something inexpensive. i saw these mustang wheels and they look pretty nice. I looked at the bolt patterns and they matched up but I wasn't sure about the offsets and whatnot.

If I remember correctly my sonata's 17 in alumininums are 7.5 inches wide and have an offset of 38mm. I know these wheels won't be a perfect fit since they are 18 by 9 inches but I just wanted to see if it was possible or even worth the trouble. And I dont want any rubbing on the wheelwells.

Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

-mshea

has anyone found any brand of alloy 15" prefarably which fits with no modification onto the 96 accent coupe
cheers

Hello, I have a 1996 Accent GT 5 speed. I am planning on installing a kspec suspension bushing kit. Has anyone out there done this? Is it a difficult job? What problems can I expect? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I have a 2004 Sonata that currently has 18" rims and low profile tires on it. I am wanting to buy new rims onlie and all of the specifications match, except the offset. The new rims have a 42mm offset, and my manual says that the Sonata has a 46mm offset. Can I still use the new rims without a problem??

hyundai 2001 elantra gls only after a fuel stop car will not idle when restarted. I keep reving the engine. This last only for a few minutes and then its fine. I do not get any error codes. What could the problem be

Ok, so about a year ago I had a 96 accent, after owning it for a while I started to notice a vibration in the steering wheel but before I looked into getting it fixed the tranny went, bye bye 96 accent, hello 01 accent.

New car same problem. After owning the 01 for several months same thing, vibration in the steering wheel, now it's getting worse and worse. I took it into a shop and they said it may be the tires separating from the rims. Now thing is I just got winter tires, problem still remains. So I know the problem wasn't with the tread part of the tire, logic tells me it must be the tube part.

I don't want to go walking into a tire store asking about this if I'm going to be wrong and look stupid. Is there anyone who can either back up my theory or offer me an alternative one?

Thanks in advance!

looking for lowering springs for my 07 accent....where can i buy some? and will another year or model fit on my accent?TIA

(I apologize for the double post! (The one here and in the Elantra forum) I didn't see this tech specific forum until today. So, if necessary, delete this post or the other post.)


I am about to get new front struts in my '02 Elantra. After calling to several Hyundai dealers, and being quoted about $540 for parts and labor, I decided to call Midas. They quoted me at $375 for parts and labor. Now, I did not ask about the quality of struts (which could easily affect the price).

So what I would like to know is this.

-What brand/model are the stock struts on the Elantra GLS? I loved the way my Elantra rode and handled and would love to get the identical struts, if at all possible. (I tried looking on HMAservice.com, but the parts site is not working)

-Also, what is an average price range for front strut replacement? In what price range should I feel safe, and that I'm not being ripped off? (Price range based upon the struts I would like to have.)

My Elantra has been such a wonderful car and, after 5 years and 125k miles, this is the first major expenditure (other than regular maintenance and tires) I'm faced with.

Thanks for any and all help in this!

hello
i am a new member and very lost! i have been on the forum and solved the problem but now need help with measurments.
i have a hyundai trajet 2.0 GSI 2002,and i need a new abs ring on the front! but i need the measurment of it eg its a circle and i need the measurment from the outside of the shaft to the outside of the ring. We are getting it from a german supplier that we found on the forum. the site is MX-TECK have a look to see what i am on about PLEASE.
Thank you

[attachmentid=5491][attachmentid=5490] I picked up a set Akuza 16 x 7 +38 wheels from buywheelstoday hoping to mount a set of p225 60r 16's snow tires that i have sitting in my garage . At stock ride height they are just a little too big , they touch at the rear of the front wheel well when turning lock to lock . A p225 50 or 55 aspect probably would have been ok .
I ended up buying a set of p205 55r 16's with a really agressive snow tread that are slightly taller than the stock 17's with pilot sports and they have to work with a 1.6 " drop .

Hello All,

Need an advice.

I have Galloper II 1999 model. For last few days I am having sounds coming from front while I am driving slowly, or braking or even disembarking. Whereas on smooth road it has no sound at all. Before I go to mechanic I wish to hear from you people that what could be the problem.

Thanks in advance

2007 Sonata Limited with V6 and right at 1100 miles. Every time I hard, but not panic brake I get a vibration through the brake pedal that even the front seat passenger can feel. I am guessing I have warped rotors arped (but at 1100 miles) The dealership I purchased the car from had to go and find one and when I received it, the odometer read 640 miles ( did get a monetary compensation). I guess that the original dealership could have had a driver try and fry the brake pads, or the driver bringing this car some 200 miles could had tried to NASCAR test the cars braking (she did come from North Carolina). I take her to the dealers tomorrow and will let everyone know what the problem and fix is. Thanks for taking time to read this post.

A Bear in Virginia

I was trying to move my old post here but there are no functions to do that so I thought I would just link to my other post....

http://www.hyundai-forums.com/t19695-2001-accent-lift.htm

I have a 96 sonata GL 4 cyl. The wheel tends to vibrate slightly at high speed. It used to be really bad, but I had an alignment and wheel balance done, and it is now much better. It still does vibrate a bit though, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations, and how to check those recommendations to see if they are the problem.

Other problem, when I brake on the freeway (or at any speed above about 50mph), the car pulsates or thumps loudly and somewhat violently. I can feel it in the brake pedal. I replaced the rotors and pads about a year ago, and that didn't take car of the problem. I also replaced all 4 shocks (not coil-overs, just the shocks) with monroe sensitracks (or something..) and that seemed to ease the problem up a bit, but didn't take care of it. When I did the pads and rotors, I checked the drums and shoes, and they appeared to be in really good shape, so I left them alone. Anyone know what this is?

i got '03 1.6 matrix .im planning to upgrade d rims, may i know what rim size is better? and is it pcd 114 or 100? and w/c is better rim16-205/45/16 or rim17-205/45/17? thank you very much.

I searched already and couldn't find info on backspacing/offset. I have an '07 Sonata and like these rims from an '03 Tiburon. They are both 16" 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern but not sure on if they fit depth wise. Anybody with more info?

I plan to keep my 16" steel with caps for snow tires.

Thanks.

I was looking around and found these for my car http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/pro...mhtml?id=439847

But im confused at what the bit in red means (hoping someone can fill me in), are these not shocks? they say theres an insert but im not sure whats going on there. Is this what i should expect when i want new (sport) shocks?

Do somebody of you know whether the planned Elantra 2007 (released 06) still has the same older wheel pattern 4x114,3 as all (E)Lantras? I've seen only two pictures of 2007 on Inet (elantragtclub etc.), but it is not recognizeable from them..
My question is due to nowadays trends of conversion wheel patterns into 4/5x100 around all classic road Hyundai cars. Also newest Sonata 2005 ends with 4x114,3 and now it has 5-nut PCD.

Thank you for anything.