2003 MK4 Ibiza TDI Sport Tyre Size

[johnny_M]

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2003 MK4 Ibiza TDI Sport Tyre Size

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Hi, have searched the forums but cannot find a definitive answer !

Does anyone run 205/50/16 tyres on their Ibiza without any problems ?

Cheers
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John.

 

[DavieTDI]

I tried it and my traction control light came on. rears where rubbing bad

 

[johnny_M]

Thanks Davie, where were the rears rubbing, and just to confirm it is 16 inch wheels I am talking about

Cheers

 

[JR_130]

I've been running 205/50/R16 for about 4 years /100k miles, get some slight rubbing on the fronts (on the screws that hold in the arch liner) when i hit dips/bumps at speed, but it's mainly on B roads that have uneven surfaces.
Not what i would consider a problem.
50 profile is slightly more expensive to buy.
benefits would be slightly better ride quality, and less road noise.

 

[DavieTDI]

rear passenger side was rubbing. if you look at the rear arches you will see that side has less give than the other side for some reason

 

[bald_eagle]

ive been running 205/50s for a few years on my sport,never had any rubbing issues on my standard suspension or the vrs suspension i have fitted now and ride quality is certainly improved.

 

[DavieTDI]

After double checking, it was 55s i had on not 50s. so everyone else will be right about them working ok

 

[johnny_M]

Thanks for all your help everyone, appreciate it !

Cheers

 

[bluemarvin]

I'm running 215/45/16 tyres (on wheels from a Mk5 Cupra) - my Mk4 FR had 205/40/17 on rather battered original alloys when I bought it. No problems at all with new wheels/tyres (& def more comfortable/pothole tolerant - previously had to replace front bushes!). I'm sure 205/50/16 should be OK. Rolling radius will be a bit bigger (so speedo will under-read).

 

[DavieTDI]

215/45/16 is the standard size for the sport so 50 should be ok

 

[DeanC93]

I use 195/45/R16
Feels better

 

[johnny_M]

Follow Up -

Thanks for your help now running 205/50/16's and the ride is more comfortable ! Just in time for winter.