The Skoda Kushaq tyre size follows the badge on the boot: 205/60 R16 for the entry Classic+ and 205/55 R17 on every trim from Signature upward. Both sizes sit on alloy wheels and share the same 205 mm width, so the difference is only rim diameter and sidewall height.
Standing at the counter now? Snap a phone photo of your own Kushaq sidewall before ordering. Owners of earlier Active, Ambition or Style Kushaqs will find their sizes listed below as well, since plenty of those cars still run daily.
Kushaq fitment card
- Tyre size
- 205/60 R16 (Classic+), 205/55 R17 (Signature and above)
- Wheels
- 16 inch alloy on Classic+, 17 inch alloy on Signature, Sportline, Prestige, Monte Carlo
- Load and speed
- 92H on 205/60 R16, 91V on 205/55 R17
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 33 psi, rear 33 psi (2.3 bar); confirm on the door pillar label
- PCD
- 5 x 100 mm, centre bore 57.1 mm
- Rim width
- 6J x 16 and 6.5J x 17
Skoda Kushaq tyre size, trim by trim
| Variant | Front | Rear | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic+ | 205/60 R16 | 205/60 R16 | 16 inch alloy |
| Signature | 205/55 R17 | 205/55 R17 | 17 inch silver alloy |
| Sportline | 205/55 R17 | 205/55 R17 | 17 inch black alloy |
| Prestige | 205/55 R17 | 205/55 R17 | 17 inch alloy |
| Monte Carlo | 205/55 R17 | 205/55 R17 | 17 inch dual tone alloy |
| Active, Ambition (earlier version) | 205/60 R16 | 205/60 R16 | 16 inch |
| Style, Monte Carlo (earlier version) | 205/55 R17 | 205/55 R17 | 17 inch alloy |
Every Kushaq wears one size at both axles, which makes a cross rotation every 10,000 km easy. Whether your Kushaq has the 1.0 TSI or the 1.5 TSI makes no difference here; the trim badge alone decides the rim.
Decoding the Kushaq sidewall code
Take the Prestige size, 205/55 R17. Kushaq tread measures 205 mm wide. Then 55 says each sidewall equals 55 percent of 205, so Kushaq sidewalls stand near 113 mm. R denotes a radial build; 17 gives wheel diameter in inches. On a Classic+ the 60 profile makes that sidewall closer to 123 mm, so roughly 1 cm extra cushion protects the alloy from a sharp pothole edge.
Following that code, Kushaq tyres carry a load number plus a letter. Fitment data lists 92H for 205/60 R16 and 91V for 205/55 R17. Index 92 carries 630 kg per tyre and 91 carries 615 kg; H covers up to 210 km/h while V covers up to 240 km/h. Replacement Kushaq tyres should match or beat that number, and the letter should never drop.
Which upsizes stay close to the Kushaq factory diameter
| Size | Sum in mm | Diameter | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/60 R16 (factory) | 406 + 2 x 123 | 652 mm | 0 |
| 205/55 R17 (factory) | 432 + 2 x 113 | 657 mm | +0.8% |
| 215/55 R17 | 432 + 2 x 118 | 668 mm | +2.4% |
| 215/45 R18 | 457 + 2 x 97 | 651 mm | -0.2% |
Classic+ owners who want the bigger look have the safest route already: Skoda fits 205/55 R17 on the upper trims, so moving a Classic+ onto that same 17 inch package keeps the speedometer almost exactly right. Going wider to 215/55 R17 is within the 3 percent rule on paper, but check that the tyre clears the front liner on full lock. Skoda builds no Kushaq on 18s, so 215/45 R18 is untested by the maker, rides harshly on broken city roads and can raise questions at insurance claim time.
Ride, potholes and the 16 versus 17 inch choice
In our bay, Kushaq owners on 17s come in more often with a dented outer flange after a monsoon crater than Classic+ owners do. That taller 60 profile on the Classic+ rides over rumble strips and patched tar more kindly and costs less to replace, because 16 inch tyres are made in bigger volumes. A Signature or Prestige on 17s steers a little crisper on expressway lane changes and looks fuller in profile. Neither is wrong; pick based on your roads.
Spare wheel on the Kushaq
Lift the boot floor and read the spare's sidewall before a long trip. Listings for this car differ on whether that wheel matches the road tyres or is a narrower temporary type. Should your Kushaq carry a space saver, keep below the speed printed on its label, do not use it for a long run, and have the flat Kushaq tyre plugged or patched at the first shop you reach. When a Kushaq spare matches the road tyres, include it in a five wheel rotation to share out wear.
When to replace Kushaq tyres
The tread wear bar on a Kushaq tyre sits at 1.6 mm, though wet grip falls sharply well before that. On a turbo petrol car that sees ghat roads and expressway runs, we suggest changing at about 3 mm. Check the date stamp, given as week then year, too; Kushaq rubber that is six years old hardens and cracks with plenty of tread still showing. Any bulge, sidewall cut or visible cord means getting a tyre specialist to look at it that same day.
A bulge on the inner sidewall is easy to miss on 17 inch tyres. Monthly, steer a parked Kushaq to full lock each way and study each inner wall.
Questions owners ask
What is the Skoda Kushaq tyre size?
A Classic+ rolls on 205/60 R16, and any Kushaq badged Signature or higher rolls on 205/55 R17. No Kushaq mixes sizes between axles.
Does the Kushaq top model have bigger tyres?
Yes. From Signature upward the Kushaq gets 17 inch alloys and 205/55 R17 rubber. Width stays at 205 mm; a Kushaq on 17s simply has less sidewall.
Will a Classic+ take the 17 inch Kushaq wheels?
Yes, 205/55 R17 on 17 inch wheels is the size Skoda fits on the upper variants, so the overall diameter barely changes. Use wheels with the same 5 x 100 mm PCD, 57.1 mm centre bore and a matching offset.
Is the Kushaq tyre size different for the 1.5 TSI?
No. A 1.5 TSI Kushaq shares tyres with the 1.0 TSI. The trim level decides whether the car has 16 or 17 inch wheels.
What load index should Kushaq tyres have?
Fitment data lists 92H for 205/60 R16 and 91V for 205/55 R17. Match or beat those figures when you buy replacements.
Are older Kushaq tyre sizes the same?
Yes. Earlier Active and Ambition cars used 205/60 R16, while earlier Style and Monte Carlo cars used 205/55 R17.