Center caps

[Transmetal]

Hi all!
I purchased an 18x8 Genesis g70 wheel to use as my winter wheels on my Stinger. They didn't come with center caps. Does anybody happen to know if the center caps centers are interchangeable between the Stinger and the g70? Or should I just buy some Genesis caps? Rim looks like this:

 

[MerlintheMad]

There is no way that I would pull the KIA center-center caps off, even if they do snap in. Just get new ones. Good luck on your quest.

 

[Transmetal]

There is no way that I would pull the KIA center-center caps off, even if they do snap in. Just get new ones. Good luck on your quest.

I don't want to pull them off. My stock 19s will be my summer rims/tires, using the 18" for winter. Was just wondering if stock Kia Stinger center caps will fit, would be getting a new or a used set from eBay or should I get the genesis ones?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Hi all!
I purchased an 18x8 Genesis g70 wheel to use as my winter wheels on my Stinger. They didn't come with center caps. Does anybody happen to know if the center caps centers are interchangeable between the Stinger and the g70? Or should I just buy some Genesis caps? Rim looks like this:
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I reckon the E Centre Cap for 18” Wheels will fit them.
Measure to bore & then message Sal in the Forum Store to check/confirm 18” centre cap OD.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I don't want to pull them off. My stock 19s will be my summer rims/tires, using the 18" for winter. Was just wondering if stock Kia Stinger center caps will fit, would be getting a new or a used set from eBay or should I get the genesis ones?

I think KIA on G70 wheels would be very cool.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Going to sound pretty dumb for a second but what happens if I take the center caps off my 2020 Stinger GT with the 19-inch staggered wheels? I thought they are purely cosmetic?

 

[MerlintheMad]

Going to sound pretty dumb for a second but what happens if I take the center caps off my 2020 Stinger GT with the 19-inch staggered wheels? I thought they are purely cosmetic?

You'll have an ugly hole in the center, and your lug nuts will be exposed; that's all.

 

[ShannonC]

You'll have an ugly hole in the center, and your lug nuts will be exposed; that's all.

Nothing worse than having your nuts exposed.

 

[nhcowboy28]

Nothing worse than having your nuts exposed.

I can confirm nothing worse than this in the winter.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

You'll have an ugly hole in the center, and your lug nuts will be exposed; that's all.

But is there a downside to this? Can there be damage or rust due to the exposure? Reduction in aerodynamics or vulnerability?

 

[MerlintheMad]

But is there a downside to this? Can there be damage or rust due to the exposure? Reduction in aerodynamics or vulnerability?

Exposed lug nuts are fine; even deliberate in many designs. But the center hole will invite rust; ugly on top of ugly.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Exposed lug nuts are fine; even deliberate in many designs. But the center hole will invite rust; ugly on top of ugly.

So to avoid rust it is best to leave them on... But if I do not leave them on and get rust it is okay?

 

[MerlintheMad]

So to avoid rust it is best to leave them on... But if I do not leave them on and get rust it is okay?

You're okay with rust!? I don't even like it on my wheel mounts, and there it's totally normal. Blech! But in the center of my wheels? Absolutely not. Now, if by "okay" you mean (as I suspect), "will it hurt anything?", I think not.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

You're okay with rust!? I don't even like it on my wheel mounts, and there it's totally normal. Blech! But in the center of my wheels? Absolutely not. Now, if by "okay" you mean (as I suspect), "will it hurt anything?", I think not.

Yeah idk... I don't care about rust or dirt or whatever... just as long as the car is driving well and is reliable.

 

[danieltoombs]

I’m confused. You already have both sets of wheels? Just pop the plastic center caps off the Kia wheels and see if they fit the Genesis ones. They pop on and off easily with a screwdriver or trim removal tool. Google how to remove them. I may be missing something here, sorry.

 

[Travis Wills]

I have the 19” Genesis staggered wheels on my Stinger. The 18” Stinger wheel center caps are a perfect match for those 19” wheels. Maybe it is the same for your 18” wheels.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Looks sharp!

Staggered G70 19-inch wheels with E center caps is a great combo!

 

[cjbigcog]

Me like those wheels! Where/how to buy is the question.

 

[Ulikefishsticks]

I have my center caps on but it would look weird I think as a single lug from the set is a lock nut. It would bother me haha.

 

[Travis Wills]

Me like those wheels! Where/how to buy is the question.

Head on over to the G70 forums and just simply ask someone to sell theirs. That or look on eBay.