Has anyone upgraded their wheels and tyres. I will be getting the slx and wouldn't mind changing both the tyres and wheels and am interested to know what trade in values might be? I know I can upgrade these through hyundai but only to the 17inch and I would prefer to stick to the 16 due to the extra $$$$ all round for 17's.
Louie

Hi Loujohn,

I've got the SLX Crdi and initially wished I had done a deal to upgrade to the SR wheels (although have since decided the extra cost of replacement 17" tyres and slightly harsher ride would have made that a poor decision)

The 16" wheels and Tryes have really grown on me. I had a play with different styles of wheels in photo shop and reckon that Hyundai got it pretty right for the styling of the car and the tyres are better quality than their name or tread pattern would indicate.

They hang on well in the wet or dry and are relatively quiet and compliant.

In summary for what it would cost to upgrade I doubt it would be worth it (Sorry,just my opinion)

Regards,

Dazz

If you have a picture of a particular style of wheel you want to trial on an i30 send me a clear pix and Ill post a modified photo or two!

Thanks for that Dazz. I have also been checking up on prices etc and don't really want to part with more money but as I am getting the Vivid Blue car I thought something with some crome on it would look great. I am already suprised at the cost of replacing the 16" tyres opposed to the 15" that were on the sx that we originally ordered. I have a tyre place to go to that will trade in the wheels and tyres so I will do my sums but stick to the 16".

Have you seen the brochure for the i30 accessories? some of those 17" upgrade wheels are **** nice, no 16's in the brochure though. :-(
Louie

Just out of interest, what does a set of i30 mags cost?

The 17x7 chrome inserted of the SR cost $780 -$850 EACH . Different dealer has different price . I got a quote for $850 at one dealer, and $780 at another one.

I got quoted $2000 for a set from Hyundai.

Holy ****! For that price I'll go and get one of the specials for $130 each @ Bob Jane lol....won't look as good but more in my price range :)

Do Elantra mags fit?? My dealer had a set of 4 on special for $600 when I picked up my car


EDIT: Hmm, he double hockey sticks got censored?? ok

This post has been edited by ozsnowman: May 8 2008, 05:48 AM

...it's time i got some lock nuts. :(

If you park outside at night..you should :)

I was in Sydney near the Town Hall, there was a young guy in a car with a flat tyre, he could not get the wheel off, i tried to help, problem was he had one of those lock nuts and could not find the fitting to remove it. i told him i could just break off his wheel stud if he liked. it is not that hard. if you really want to stop someone taking your wheels put those wheel locks on they might help. but mate. who would want to go to the trouble? as not many i30's around and would be hard to sell and what would you use them on other than a i30? $2000 is cheap they pay $5000 for one carbon fiber wheel. most of the cost is everyone trying to make money and they know, you can't get them anywhere else.
but they are just wheels you can't look at them while you drive mate :)
Cheers

A quote from my owners manual:



Just a thought... :beer:

I've changed my mind... I could be tempted to put after market alloys on my i30 but I need a 2nd opinion.... :whistling:

Rgds,

Dazz

Hey dazzler, thats what you need m8!! you can see her ok while you drive!, just i'm sure the stay safe commity would not like that.
:beer: