[bluecar1]

Went back to dealership - they now say that Hyundai is only offering 16" steel rims for Ioniq Hybrid - which has own distinct part number. Admit that indeed 15" would likely work, no issue with brake clearance, but say don't know how they fit is as they haven't tried yet. Not feeling a whole lot of confidence in the dealership service center at this point. This should be an easy question for them...

is there a price difference between the 16" steels or 15" alloys?

if not I might be inclined to look at the alloy option as they won't rust as powder coated

or it should use the same wheels as the current elantra, not sure if you have any scrap yards near by who deal in late models, might be a cheaper option then get the tyres put on

 

[SwampJones]

Certainly getting winter rated alloys. Will probably get 16" wheels, not due to dealership comments, rather for performance in slush. I did already know the availabilty of using 15" wheels from the forum, and using 2013 elantra as reference for tire sites (love this forum!), however am concerned about lack of knowledge from the dealership... Plus thought the info re Hyundai 16" steel rim special part number was interesting ?

 

[ds093]

Went back to dealership - they now say that Hyundai is only offering 16" steel rims for Ioniq Hybrid - which has own distinct part number. Admit that indeed 15" would likely work, no issue with brake clearance, but say don't know how they fit is as they haven't tried yet. Not feeling a whole lot of confidence in the dealership service center at this point. This should be an easy question for them...

I got an email from my dealership the other day with regards to winter tyre quotes. It looks like they're trying to quote me with rims either 16" or 17", I can't tell which. I need to ask them for clarification, as there also seems to be discrepancy in their maths.

The person who sent me the quote, said she asked the parts department about my existing 15" rims. She said,

They said they had had problems in the past due to downgrading to 15” wheels because it “premature wears” your tires. The parts department does recommend 16” but has said that the rims should work if you do stay for the 15”.

This strikes me as strange, given this is the first year they've sold the Ioniq, and both the Blue and SE trims come on 15" rims.

My service appointment to change the tyres is booked for October 28. But I intend to stop by before then to talk to someone in person about this and get clarification. Otherwise, it seems like they're just trying to get me to spend extra money on new rims.

 

[ds093]

Okay, been in touch with my dealership today, and got the following information regarding fitting the 15" for winter:

Over the past few years, most of the Hyundais have stopped using the 15" rim. In the past with the Elantras, we would put 15" tires on them, but in the past few years we've had the problem with premature wear. That's why we haven't put any 15" packages together for about 3 years. Since some of the Ioniqs come with 15" rims, we should be OK going ahead with the 15".

 

[SwampJones]

My dealership fessed up that 15" shoild be fine, they "just hadn't personally test fit them yet" so weren't sure - and that only after I pressed the point in person a second time. Not impressed.

 

[blownb310]

Complete wheel specs.

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/hyundai/ioniq/2017/#trim-ev-eudm

 

[Patrick]

Not sure the 15" will fit the full electric with the electric parking braken on the rear brakes. Make a test fit first. Interesting to hear the result.

Mine are 16". See pictures; http://www.ioniqforum.com/forum/161-tires-wheels-suspension/15993-tpms-sensors.html#post251434

 

[litesong]

Okay, been in touch with my dealership today, and got the following information regarding fitting the 15" for winter: Over the past few years, most of the Hyundais have stopped using the 15" rim. In the past with the Elantras, we would put 15" tires on them, but in the past few years we've had the problem with premature wear. That's why we haven't put any 15" packages together for about 3 years. Since some of the Ioniqs come with 15" rims, we should be OK going ahead with the 15".

I'll tell you exactly why the "premature wear" is occurring, whether 15" or 16" wheels & tires. Our auto Elantra came with 205x55x16 inch Hankook 426 wheels/tires. They wore well for 20,000 miles & I thought they would last past 50,000. At that time, we bought a manual Elantra with 195x65x15 inch Hankook 426 wheels/ tires. But, the remaining rubber on the auto Elantra was gone by 33,000 miles. Watching the manual Elantra Hankook 426 wear carefully, yes, at 20,000 miles the wear was good & I thought they should wear to 50,000 miles. But almost immediately again, the Hankook 426 tires started wearing quickly. I immediately swapped the Hankook 426 tires from the Elantra to our lighter weight Hyundai Accent. The wear rate of the 426's on the Accent has been reduced. On the Accent I paired one of the Hankooks with a Bridgestone Potenza of lesser tread depth. However, the Hankook 426 looks like it'll have to be changed about the same time as the Potenza. Yeah, premature wear on Hyundais is coming from standard equipped Hankook 426 tires & only in the disguised quick wearing latter portions of the tread.

 

[MikeC]

Hi Guys,

Does the center bore for the rims have to be exact? Ioniq EV center bore is 67.1, right?

 

[Patrick]

Hi Guys,

Does the center bore for the rims have to be exact? Ioniq EV center bore is 67.1, right?

This is where all the forces come together and keep the wheel centered. Otherwise they would end-up in the bolds.
But there are filling rings to enable you to choose a larger size bore.

 

[Cominupshort]

For anyone wondering or looking for confirmation, the 16" wheels that come with the PHEV have a 50mm offset. See attached for photos.

Maybe someone can update post #3, for completion.

 

[jefars]

Wheels & Tires Sizes Specs:

I'm not sure about other markets, but the US models use the Michelin Energy Saver tires which are low rolling resistance rated.

Via the Ioniq Electric facebook group, we learned today the missing center bore diameter spec. and also the offset specs for the alternate 15" and 17" sized Ioniq wheels as well. We don't yet know what the original equipment 16" wheel offset is though.

Center hole: 67mm
Offset 15” 46mm
Offset 17” 53mm (corrected from initially indicated 50mm)

OEM
Rim : 6.5Jx16" Offset: ET50 Boltpatern : 5x114.3 Center Bore (hole) :67.1mm Tire : 205/55R16 91H
Rim : 7Jx17" Offset: ET53 Boltpatern : 5x114.3 Center Bore :67.1mm Tire : 225/45R17 91V


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Diameter: 17"
Width: 7", 7.25", 7.5"
Offset: Min:40mm Max:53mm
Bolt Pattern: 5/114.3
Hub Bore: 67.10 - 73.10

AfterMarket exemple:
Rim : 7.5Jx17" Offset: ET40 Boltpatern : 5x114.3 Center Bore :73.1mm (73mm to 67.1mm Hub Center Rigs) Tire : 225/45R17 91V

 

[jefars]

+
OEM
Rim : 6Jx15" Offset: ET46 Boltpatern : 5x114.3 Center Bore (hole) :67.1mm Tire : 195/65R15 & LugNuts: M12 x 1.5

 

[Herto]

I've bought 15" wheels (6,00x15 5x114,30 ET45 rims) for my plug-in/PHEV. They fit correctly... for front wheels. Unfortunately they're not ok for rear wheels. The disc brakes or calipers are ok, but the end of the lower suspension arm interfers with the inside of the rim. I did not notice it immediately because i could screw the rim without problem. But as soon as I tried to move the car, there was a noise...
I don't know if it's only related to this rim reference or if it would be true for all the 15" rims or only for this one. Is the rear suspension different between hybrid, EV and plug-in?

 

[Rikki]

Try put a 3mm or 5mm spacer on the rear wheel.

 

[Herto]

I'm not sure a spacer would be sufficient. And it would have an impact on insurance.

 

[Rikki]

In that case, you are out of options.

 

[Herto]

I'm good for buying another set of wheels. I'll directly go to 16".

 

[Hybrid_59]

How are you finding the 17" tyres? Is the ride and handling ok? Read a few things about the standard 15" tyres being not so good on wet roads. I'm in West of Scotland so wet roads are a regular feature.

 

[Rikki]

Keep us posted, good luck!