19-inch flush, approval-free
- Front and rear
- 19 × 8 inch, ET45 · 235/35 R19
JE Design lists its 8x19 ET45 wheel for the Cupra Leon KL without extra registration. It sits 4 mm further out than the factory 19-inch wheel and uses the factory tyre size.
2020–present · hatchback / estate
SEAT / Cupra Leon Mk4 (KL) wheel fitment
The fourth Leon is sold as a SEAT up to FR trim and as the Cupra Leon for the faster versions, all on the MQB Evo platform. Owners mostly chase a flush 19-inch look with a small drop, often using Cupra wheels on SEAT models. Cars with the larger Akebono front brakes have far less choice, because the calipers rule out smaller wheels.
5x112 bolt pattern · 57.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 7.5, 18 × 7.5, 19 × 8 inch · Stock tyres: 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19
Updated 2026-10-04 · High source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel bolt, M14x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 140 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Stock wheels and tyres
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT Leon FR, 17-inch | Front and rear | 17 × 7.5 inch, ET46 | 225/45 R17 |
| SEAT Leon FR / Cupra Leon, 18-inch | Front and rear | 18 × 7.5 inch, ET46 | 225/40 R18 |
| Cupra Leon / VZ, 19-inch | Front and rear | 19 × 8 inch, ET49 | 235/35 R19 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the Leon: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Flush, poke and tucked fitment: measure the whole tyreUnderstand flush, poked and tucked wheels, calculate how width and offset change the look, and check clearance beyond a parked side-on photograph.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric wheels: choosing hub ringsLearn what hub rings do, how to specify their inner and outer diameters, and why centring, wheel seats and vibration need separate checks.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
19-inch flush, registered
- Front and rear
- 19 × 8 inch, ET40 · 235/35 R19
Tested by JE Design on a Cupra Leon with Brembo brakes. Wheel clearance was fine with no changes to the car, but this offset needs a TÜV entry in Germany.
18-inch comfort or winter set
- Front and rear
- 18 × 8 inch, ET45 · 225/40 R18
Rial lists this size for the KL, approved first for the plug-in hybrid. Not for cars with Akebono front brakes, which need 19-inch wheels.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Common width limit
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
Clearance notes
- Factory wheels use M14x1.5 ball-seat bolts. Aftermarket wheels usually need taper-seat bolts of the correct length.
- Use 140 Nm on the Mk4. Earlier Leon generations used 120 Nm, so do not copy the old figure.
- Cupra Leon VZ models with Akebono front brakes need 19-inch wheels. Owners report about 3 mm between the factory 8x19 wheel spokes and the caliper, and only stick-on balance weights should be used near the caliper.
- Cupra's dealer-supplied winter option for Akebono cars is 7.5Jx19 ET46 with 225/35 R19 tyres.
- Wheels with a larger bore need 57.1 mm spigot rings.
- SEAT and Cupra badged versions share the same 5x112 hub, so Cupra 19-inch wheels fit SEAT FR models if the tyre size and approval are right.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
See it on your car.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the SEAT Leon FR, 17-inch front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the bolt pattern of the Cupra Leon KL?
5x112 with a 57.1 mm centre bore and M14x1.5 bolts. The SEAT-badged Leon Mk4 is the same.
What is the wheel bolt torque on a Leon Mk4?
140 Nm. The older Mk3 Leon used 120 Nm.
Will 18-inch wheels fit a Cupra Leon with Akebono brakes?
Owners and dealers say no. The factory 8x19 wheel only just clears the caliper, so stay at 19 inches and check the wheel against the brake.
What tyre size fits an 8x19 wheel on the Leon Mk4?
235/35 R19, the factory size for the Cupra Leon's 8Jx19 ET49 wheels.
What wheel size does the SEAT / Cupra Leon Mk4 (KL) use?
Factory wheels are 17 × 7.5 inch, 18 × 7.5 inch and 19 × 8 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the SEAT / Cupra Leon Mk4 (KL) centre bore?
57.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- CUPRA: winter complete wheels 2022/2023, Leon and Formentor sizes
- Avtoreference: 2022 Cupra Leon PCD, bore and thread
- eBay: genuine Leon Mk4 17-inch wheel 5FA601025B, 7.5J ET46
- Picclick: genuine Leon Mk4 18-inch wheels 5FA601025Q, 7.5Jx18 ET46
- Pure Tyre: SEAT Leon wheel torque, 140 Nm from 2020
- Cupra Formentor owner's manual: 140 Nm wheel bolts (same platform)
- seat-leon.de: Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI wheel and tyre combinations
- SEATCUPRA.NET: Cupra Leon ST VZ wheels with Akebono brakes
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
Related cars
More guides from SEAT / Cupra or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.