Hi!

I am a first time poster and a first time Hyundai owner! I recently purchased a 2011 Sonata SE. I am looking for original rims as I have 2 (one front, one rear) that are blemished. Anyone looking to get rid of their originals for a great price? Looking for the 18” Hyper Silver Aluminum Alloy.

Thank you!

 

If they are blemished (manufacturing flaw) take them back to the dealer and have them replaced under warranty. On the other hand, if it's cause you curbed it, I feel your pain. Check evilbay, I just got a complete set of 17" Azera wheels (mint) for just over 300.00 I put winter tires on them and put them on my Sonata. So with summer tires and winter tires the car still looks amazing with either set of wheels.

 

Do the 17" Azera wheels really fit on the 2011 Sonata's??? Definately a nice option.

 

I should qualify something. I have a Gold 07 Sonata Limited - a color that Hyundai somehow dropped for some unfortunate reason. Anyway, the Azera wheels fit just fine - plenty of offset for the calipers. I almost bought a set of 2011 wheels for my 07, but wasn't quick enough at the cash register. The 2011 Sonata Limited has 17 inch alloy wheels, so I don't know why the Azera wheels wouldn't fit?? If you're thinking of going with the chrome ones, they look killer.

From what I've heard from NovaResource, the bolt pattern should be the same, so any changes you might have to consider is tire size. Sorry, that's the best info I can give you. I was nervous about buying the Azera wheels. Once I had them I test fitted them and all my anxiety melted away.

BTW, if your Sonata has the alloy wheels, you'll find that they will oxidize to the metal hubs darn quickly and be hard to remove. To solve that problem with mine when I changed wheels, I put just the smallest dab of lithium grease on the hub (NOT THE STUDS) to limit the oxidation. Believe me, they're a bear to get off once they've been on for more than 1/2 year or so.