Kia Shipping GT’s w/18” Rims

[MarkyMark]

I don't think it's random. It makes sense that in cooler/wetter areas they'd offer more AWD cars with the all season tire package. They rightly assume that a lot of people in those areas don't want to grind up summer only tires when it's cold out or have to swap tires seasonally.

Yah, I live in Portland, OR area, and so long as the vehicle has AWD, throw on 19's, 20's with summer tires and we'll be okay with the rain...

I heard the theory that since Canada was first to receive the Stinger before the US, this package was pretty heavily supplied, and may be some bleed-over. Not sure, but I don't want to have to special order (which, evidently is not possible) or hunt in CA or AZ for my vehicle. Ugh...

 

[Rocket]

All the GT's have the 19" summer tires here in snowy southwest Michigan and the surrounding areas. I've only seen 18's on the 2.0 models. When I asked my dealer about the 18" package, he said they are the same multi-spoke wheels that are standard on the 2.0. I'm absolutely shocked to learn that he was mistaken. I'd love to see photos of the 18" GT wheel.

Considering how many potholes we have to contend with, I would seriously consider an 18" staggered setup with summer tires or UHP all-seasons. My winter package will most certainly be 18".

 

[Grayt 8]

All the GT's have the 19" summer tires here in snowy southwest Michigan and the surrounding areas. I've only seen 18's on the 2.0 models. When I asked my dealer about the 18" package, he said they are the same multi-spoke wheels that are standard on the 2.0. I'm absolutely shocked to learn that he was mistaken. I'd love to see photos of the 18" GT wheel.

Considering how many potholes we have to contend with, I would seriously consider an 18" staggered setup with summer tires or UHP all-seasons. My winter package will most certainly be 18".

Good idea. Some folks on this board have already bent 19" wheels.

 

[Rocket]

Good idea. Some folks on this board have already bent 19" wheels.

Thanks for the pic! It really is the same design. Too bad they don't offer them staggered.

 

[Grayt 8]

Thanks for the pic! It really is the same design. Too bad they don't offer them staggered.

You're welcome. I agree. Considering making these winter rims and buying staggered 18" for summer. Or maybe even a square 18" setup that is wider both front and rear.

 

[Killianz26]

I actually wanted 18inch rims, not necessarily the all season tires.

I live in upstate NY so snow is possible from Nov to April, I got the car in February so the a/s tires will get me through winter.

I usually swap tires twice a year Nov and March, summer to winter, fir that scenario 18 inch winter tires are cheaper and easier to find.

However next fall I may pick up a set of rims for dedicated winter setup and when the a/s are out of tread I will get a dedicated uhp summer tire, again the 18 inch will be a cost savings but that is just me.

If I had a situation where snow driving was not probable I would definitely gotten the 19inch with summer tires

 

[MarkyMark]

I actually wanted 18inch rims, not necessarily the all season tires.

I live in upstate NY so snow is possible from Nov to April, I got the car in February so the a/s tires will get me through winter.

I usually swap tires twice a year Nov and March, summer to winter, fir that scenario 18 inch winter tires are cheaper and easier to find.

However next fall I may pick up a set of rims for dedicated winter setup and when the a/s are out of tread I will get a dedicated uhp summer tire, again the 18 inch will be a cost savings but that is just me.

If I had a situation where snow driving was not probable I would definitely gotten the 19inch with summer tires

I completely agree. The market should determine this sort of thing. More convertibles sell in SoCal vs N. Dakota...

Living in Portland, OR it snows here, oh, once a year, maybe twice if "lucky" for the kids... The snow sticks on the road for half the day and melts off. That's a typical winter and then rain... Everyone that wants to hit the mountains has a 4x4 truck or SUV of some sort. Upstate NY? Yah, give me some all seasons or could be locked down, even with AWD. No sipes on the tires for snow grip, could be trouble.

Overall, I'm hopeful the 2019's bring more options to the table on the whole. They'll sell more Stingers if they do. ~ OUT!

 

[thejericd]

I don't have a Stinger yet, but I'm looking at them now. I'll definitely get the GT 2, but really want the new one that's coming out in early 2021. I'm thinking that I don't want 19" wheels even if that's initially what comes on the one that I get. I live in Houston, so we have no snow and I don't need the AWD.

 

[TurboEncabulator]

Does anyone know what the factory offset is on the 18" GT wheels w/ A/S tires? is it +40?

 

[jeeeezluis]

Yesterday I found the rather rare GT configuration I have been looking for — GT, AWD, Drive Wise PKG, Panthera Metal.

David @ Power Kia (Salem, OR) sent me a photo of the window sticker, and I knoticed what I figured was a mis-print. Under Addition Features was a callout for 18” rims...

The car had just arrived, so David had the wheel covers removed and sure enough, Kia slapped on 18” rims! However, they look like the 19” GT variants, just smaller...

Does anyone know why Kia would do this, outside of a possible 19” rim supplier shortage (seems highly unlikely), or a somewhat curious cost cutting measure? 18” rims on GT’s are not even a possible option on Kia.com.

Before buying, be sure to check out the rims on those GT’s to make sure you are getting what you think you are signing up for.

I know this is a couple years ago but are these same wheels the ones that come with the GT-Line? Im about to pull the trigger on some for my winter set up and seeing these threads help but part of me wants to be safe before I buy them.

 

[Rjdavis2001]

Does anyone know what the factory offset is on the 18" GT wheels w/ A/S tires? is it +40?

Offset is 34