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rriveroll
21-08-2001, 21:30
Whats the maximum tyre size that will fit the standard Ibiza 20VT on its original 16 inch wheels?
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ibizacupra
22-08-2001, 08:52
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rriveroll:
Whats the maximum tyre size that will fit the standard Ibiza 20VT on its original 16 inch wheels?
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Having looked at the 194-45-16 tyres on the rims I would say certainly no wider than that.
I don't know what rim width they are but they can't be any more than 6.5" looking at the way the tyres sit - possibly 6"...
anyone confirm the actual ibiza 16" rim width?
cheers
Bill
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6x16 confirmed!
I saw a guy putting 205/45s on it, that still looked okay, but 215/40s are AWFUL! So the absolutely maximum i would say is 205/45, though the original 195/45s are sitting better on these rims. http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif
If anyone wants a serious look (wide rubbers) he/she has to replace the stock rims to 7.5x16s with 215/40s.
A mate of me has 9x16s with 215/40 with ~50mm drop, i can make you sure his car looks as the dogs b......s!
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[Message edited by audiosim16v on 22 August 2001.]
Doesn't the Ibiza Cupra R have 205/45 tyres?
So they should fit quite well.
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ibizacupra
22-08-2001, 16:18
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BenS1:
Doesn't the Ibiza Cupra R have 205/45 tyres?
So they should fit quite well.
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But what size rims does the R have?
7 x 16 maybe? OZ's are'nt they?
I run 7.5 x 16's on my Jetta with 205-45-16 tyres and these sit perfectly on the rims. No way would I run wider than 195's on a 6" wide rim in 45 section tyres. The tyres on my new beezer look bulbous as they are beyond the rims.
Too wide a tyre and the sidewall will be flexing around and the handling will be compromised.
A few years ago, when I ran around in a Renault 11 turbo (er ehmm cough!) a friend of a friend also had 11's. (3 of us) My mate changed his tyres to a wider one going from 175-65-14 to 195-60-15 Yokohama A001R's (racing compound). these worked well. the rims were 5.5 x 14.
I changed to 195-60-14 Firestones myself and just driving away from the local tyre place and up the motorway, I could barely keep the car straight, scaring the s##t out of myself. It pendulumed across the lanes swaying violently. I returned to the tyre place immediately, and had 185-60-14 Avons fitted as replacements demanding money back - which they did.
A week later I heard from my mate, that his friend had crashed his 11 hard and had been killed, after losing control around a corner etc.. His tyres were 195-60-14 Firestones, the same as I had so many problems with !! Yokohama A001's had a very stiff sidewall for competition use. the firestones were made from condom thickness rubber by comparison!!!
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The moral of the story is keep the rubber width sensible for the rim width. wider is'nt better always, and more grip can better be generated by chosing grippier tyres. Never stretch a tyre on too narrow a rim. 6" is not particularly wide and 195 the max I would run.
I would hate to see anyone come to the same end as my mates friend. (just engaged, everything in front of him etc)
Bill
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[Message edited by ibizacupra on 22 August 2001.]
[Message edited by ibizacupra on 22 August 2001.]
Ibiza Cupra R has OZ wheels as follows:
7.0J x 16"
205/45 ZR 16
Pirelli 87W PZERO
anyone want the gear ratios ? http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/tongue.gif
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ibizacupra
22-08-2001, 22:22
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by flapper:
Ibiza Cupra R has OZ wheels as follows:
7.0J x 16"
205/45 ZR 16
Pirelli 87W PZERO
anyone want the gear ratios ? http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/tongue.gif
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Being a sad collector of said facts.... yes please.. Stock beezer cupra and cupra R? Leon 6spd too maybe ???
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If i'm not taking the piss too much http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif
cheers
Bill
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ibizacupra
22-08-2001, 22:24
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ibizacupra:
Originally posted by flapper:
Ibiza Cupra R has OZ wheels as follows:
7.0J x 16"
205/45 ZR 16
Pirelli 87W PZERO
anyone want the gear ratios ? http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/tongue.gif
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BINGO! Spot on... Good guess eh? 6x16 is a weird halfway to nowhere size though ! http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif
cheers
Bill
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[Message edited by ibizacupra on 22 August 2001.]
Anyone got a guide to what width tyres should go with which width rims?
Cheers,
Ben
ibizacupra
23-08-2001, 12:26
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BenS1:
Anyone got a guide to what width tyres should go with which width rims?
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What do you have in mind?
Demon Tweeks catalogue I think had this sort of info.
Bill http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/tongue.gif
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ive got summat @ work oalong those lines ,i'll post it as soon as i can dig it out http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif hey Bill , pop in and ill sort all the info you need out ,MRS flapper is moaning she wants to yap to a yankee http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif
y'all come back now ya hear http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif
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ibizacupra
23-08-2001, 22:21
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by flapper:
ive got summat @ work oalong those lines ,i'll post it as soon as i can dig it out http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/smile.gif hey Bill , pop in and ill sort all the info you need out ,MRS flapper is moaning she wants to yap to a yankee http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif
y'all come back now ya hear http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/biggrin.gif
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Yep.. Need to drop in my insurance to Neil... will be in during next week. Can;t make saturday - got a track day at combe
regards
bill
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will peugeot wheel fitment fit on ibiza? (17")
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peugeot will fit ford studs but thats about it sorry
try ANYthing else, VW AUDI SKODA FIAT LANCIA VAUXHALL BMW etc etc
just not peugeot/ford http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/frown.gif
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ibizacupra
26-08-2001, 18:10
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by c.grex:
will peugeot wheel fitment fit on ibiza? (17")
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Renault wheels will fit PCD wise.. but the hub centre diameters are different as are the offset
Bill
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thats the one i couldnt remember , and me being EX Renault too http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/wink.gif
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