Ibiza Cupra Alloy Wheel Problems

[gaz7331]

I put flat spots in 2 of my alloy wheels a couple of months ago. Put the spare on the front and you can barely notice the vibration now its only on the back, sent the one from the front to a wheel specialist and they just got back to me saying it cant be fixed now so im a bit stuck and have no spare now.

Question is do i buy another cupra alloy wheel because the only one i can find is 150 plus 20 delivery just for the rim or do i buy a new set because my current wheels need 4 tyres soon as well as they have autogrip budgets on.

 

[Blanco92]

I'd look at buying a set with tyres. Then pick the best 5 of all the wheels/tyres you have. Keep them and sell the remaining ones individually as spares. Would allow you to recoup some of your expense.

All good in theory but I believe these wheels are pretty hard to find second hand

 

[gaz7331]

yea ive not seen any yet, keep seeing the 18" leon cupra wheels but dont know how they fit in regards to rubbing and fitment

 

[Blanco92]

The studs would line up, but you'd have to go down to 35 profile tyres. And even then, you may get a little scrubbing when using a lot of lock. Ride might be rather harsh too.

17" Leon FR+ wheels would fit perfectly with the right size rubber.

 

[cupra.al]

17" Leon FR+ wheels would fit perfectly with the right size rubber.

im pretty sure they dont fit over the front brakes with that flat face and flat back.

 

[Blanco92]

im pretty sure they dont fit over the front brakes with that flat face and flat back.

Ah, I didn't think about that. You're right, they don't fit.