Unfortunately, the tire is not OK. The wet grip is also bad. Not good on wet surfaces, the limits are way down. Wear is bad. Front tire wears down to 2mm after 5,500 km, disappointing.
Best Tires for the SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi
SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi drivers have left 20 tire reviews on Tire Reviews, covering 371,040 miles of real world driving. Every tire they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.
This page covers the SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi specifically. For the full picture, the SEAT Ibiza page combines 241 reviews from every variant. All SEAT Ibiza reviews →
- 20owner reviews
- 371,040 milescovered on them
- 19different tires rated
- 65%average tire score
The best rated tires that fit the SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi
The rankings above can only speak for tires a SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tires we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 205/45 R16, 205/40 R17 and 215/40 R17 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire.
Summer tires
No SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi driver has reviewed a tire in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is our highest rated, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi reviews |
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| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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9.7 | 205/40 R17, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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9.5 | 205/40 R17, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Falken ZIEX ZE320
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
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9.2 | 205/40 R17, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Continental Premium Contact 6
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9.1 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
All Season tires
No SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi driver has reviewed a tire in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi reviews |
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| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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9.6 | 205/45 R16, 205/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
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9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
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9.5 | 205/40 R17, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Kleber Quadraxer 3
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tires
No SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi driver has reviewed a tire in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi reviews |
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| 1 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
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9.5 | 205/45 R16, 205/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
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9.3 | 205/45 R16, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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9.3 | 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870
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9.2 | 205/45 R16, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
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9.2 | 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tires → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
All Weather tires
No SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi driver has reviewed a tire in the All Weather category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Vredestein Quatrac is our highest rated, at 9.5 out of 10.
| # | Tire | TR Score | Made in | SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi reviews |
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| 1 |
Vredestein Quatrac
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9.5 | 205/45 R16 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
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8.1 | 205/40 R17, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
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8 | 205/40 R17, 215/40 R17 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Weather Tires →
Fitment comes from each tire's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
Every tire reviewed on the SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 18 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
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| Kumho Ecsta KU39 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 22,000 miles |
Tire sizes SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tires in that size, across every car.
What SEAT Ibiza 1.9 Tdi drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
Really good value very good grip dry and wet and decent feedback
Had no issues with the performance of the tire. Handles as well as any other tire I've driven on.
I understand grippy tires aren't meant to last quite as long, but the wear rate on these has been terrible. 5000 miles and they're done. In fact they'd only been on 4 months when they came up on the MOT as an advisory ! I don't drive like a nutter and try not to turn the wheel when the car is stationary etc, but nevertheless they're finished, down to about 1.5 mm in places and sidewalls have damage, won't buy again. On my other car I have a pair of Bridgestone Blizzaks which have done 15,000 and still look like new.
I understand grippy tires aren't meant to last quite as long, but the wear rate on these has been terrible. 5000 miles and they're done. In fact they'd only been on 4 months when they came up on the MOT as an advisory ! I don't drive like a nutter and try not to turn the wheel when the car is stationary etc, but nevertheless they're finished, down to about 1.5 mm in places and sidewalls have damage, won't buy again. On my other car I have a pair of Bridgestone Blizzaks which have done 15,000 and still look like new.
These are ok ay first on the front but wont be getting bought by me again I'm afraid Davanti. Okish grip in the dry about average for budget tires if you go steady but scary in the wet or god don't get me started...
Wear is at 4mm after 2000 miles - we say no more... (disappointed Davanti!)
Really, I wouldn't be buying these again to be honest.
Wear is at 4mm after 2000 miles - we say no more... (disappointed Davanti!)
Really, I wouldn't be buying these again to be honest.
At 47.50 a corner fitted I was not expecting too much, suffice to say I am pleasantly surprised. On a car running 183hp through the front wheels, they put the power down well, especially in cooler temperatures in the wet, although I can say the sidewalks are soft and a little vague when giving feedback.
The tires give plenty of warning when pushed to their limits and I would say that they perform well in all aspects especially considering the very low purchase price.
The sidewalls are quite thick (although they are soft and deflect slightly) and fitted instead of 205's they have increased my fuel economy very slightly.
After 3000 spirited miles the tires are down to 6mm from their original 8, which means they have lasted better than the Toyo t1r's they were fitted to replace. As a rough guide I would say the wet grip as actually better than the Toyo, however they are not as good in the dry.
I would buy these tires again especially considering how well they have exceeded my expectations.
The tires give plenty of warning when pushed to their limits and I would say that they perform well in all aspects especially considering the very low purchase price.
The sidewalls are quite thick (although they are soft and deflect slightly) and fitted instead of 205's they have increased my fuel economy very slightly.
After 3000 spirited miles the tires are down to 6mm from their original 8, which means they have lasted better than the Toyo t1r's they were fitted to replace. As a rough guide I would say the wet grip as actually better than the Toyo, however they are not as good in the dry.
I would buy these tires again especially considering how well they have exceeded my expectations.
Bought these twice now n stick like s+++ to a blanket .10 thousand miles n new ones required which is there only downfall. Drive it like you stole it and exspect alot less miles out of these.
my driving is a conbination of national limit A and B roads with a smidge of motorway sometimes spirited other times sedate.
my driving is a conbination of national limit A and B roads with a smidge of motorway sometimes spirited other times sedate.
FOR THE MONEY THESE TYRES ARE UNBEATABLE.
WENT IN A LITTLE OVER ENERGETIC INTO A CORNER EXPECTING A BROWN TROUSER MOMENT AND THESE TYRES JUST STUCK LIKE GLUE TO THE ROAD.TO UPSET THESE TYRES YOU NEED TO HAVE A DEATH WISH.Down side 10,000 miles and 3mm left on tread.
seat ibiza fr tdi 200bhp remapped.
WENT IN A LITTLE OVER ENERGETIC INTO A CORNER EXPECTING A BROWN TROUSER MOMENT AND THESE TYRES JUST STUCK LIKE GLUE TO THE ROAD.TO UPSET THESE TYRES YOU NEED TO HAVE A DEATH WISH.Down side 10,000 miles and 3mm left on tread.
seat ibiza fr tdi 200bhp remapped.
bought these as i now do about 30k miles in a year and figured higher milage warranted them. the ibiza has 229lbs/ft Torque and getting the power down in winter is not easy, until i got these fitted. with summer tires i could see TCS light on up to 50mph when agressively accelerating, no TCS with these on the front. My fuel economy was about 5mpg better over the summer tires. (this is probably in part due to the winter tires being 185/55 R15 versus summers being 205/50/R16) I had them on for 10k, hoping to get another 10K this winter with the same pair.
On damp or wet roads these tires even when new dont grip very well in these conditions.dont try anything spirited with these or could end up one!
Being a softer compound the wear is average. Grip both wet and dry are great. Second full set I've had on my Ibiza TDI. Modified to 194bhp and stick to the road like you know what to a blanket. Shop around though. Had quotes from £104 each to £65. Look the part just parked up as well.
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