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1998 Audi A3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Audi A3

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · optional on 3 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15
  2. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 7 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  3. 205/60R15 Best-rated optional on 10 trims · Europe, Japan
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Also listed: 225/45R17 185/65R15

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Trims sold in 1998
10
Generation
8L sold in 2 market versions

10 trims sold in 1998

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Audi A3 8L

1996–2003 10 trims

Europe

8 trims
A3 1.6i +3 variants 99 hp · 1.6L AEH AKL APF I4 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.8i, 1.9 TDi

Generation
8L · 1996–2003
Market
Europe
Power
99 hp
Engine
1.6L AEH AKL APF I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET38 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/60R15 89HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET42 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET44.5 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7 ET38 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7.5 ET32 5x10028 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8T 148 hp · AGU AQA ARZ AUM I4 195/65R15 91V 9 fitments
Generation
8L · 1996–2003
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
AGU AQA ARZ AUM I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET38 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET42 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET44.5 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7 ET38 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7.5 ET32 5x10028 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8T +1 variant 177 hp · AJQ APP ARY AUQ I4 205/55R16 91W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.8T Quattro

Generation
8L · 1996–2003
Market
Europe
Power
177 hp
Engine
AJQ APP ARY AUQ I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET44.5 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET44.5 5x10028 psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/60R15 91WRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET42 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET31 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7 ET38 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET32 5x10028 psi

How to read 91W: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET44.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8T Quattro 148 hp · AGU AQA ARX I4 205/55R16 91V 9 fitments
Generation
8L · 1996–2003
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
AGU AQA ARX I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET44.5 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET44.5 5x10028 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET42 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7 ET38 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7.5 ET32 5x10028 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET44.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
A3 1.8i (GF-8LAGN) 123 hp · AGN I4 195/65R15 91H 9 fitments
Generation
8L · 1996–2003
Market
Japan
Power
123 hp
Engine
AGN I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET38 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/60R15 89HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET42 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET44.5 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7 ET38 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7.5 ET32 5x10028 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8T (GF-8LAGU) 148 hp · AGU I4 195/65R15 91V 9 fitments
Generation
8L · 1996–2003
Market
Japan
Power
148 hp
Engine
AGU I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET38 · 5x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91VRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
185/65R15 88HRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/60R15 91VRim 15x6 ET38 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET42 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET31 5x10028 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET44.5 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7 ET38 5x10028 psi
225/45R17 90WRim 17x7.5 ET32 5x10028 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET38 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1998
10
Generation
8L sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1996–2027)

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