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2012 Audi A3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Audi A3

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

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 20 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, Japan
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  2. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 22 · Europe, Japan
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  3. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe
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Also listed: 205/50R17 225/40R18 235/35R19

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Trims sold in 2012
24
Generations
8V8P sold in 2 market versions

24 trims sold in 2012

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 8V

2012–2016 Europe 7 trims
A3 1.4 TFSi 121 hp · 1.4L CMBA CXSA I4 205/55R16 91W 7 fitments
Generation
8V · 2012–2016
Market
Europe
Power
121 hp
Engine
1.4L CMBA CXSA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET46 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET48 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET48 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET46 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11230 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11230 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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.6 TDi 103 hp · 1.6L CLHA I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91W 7 fitments
Generation
8V · 2012–2016
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.6L CLHA I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET46 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET46 5x11233 psi
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11238 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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8 TFSi +4 variants 178 hp · 1.8L CJSA CJSB I4 205/55R16 91W 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.8 TFSi Quattro, 2.0 TDi, 2.0 TDi Quattro

Generation
8V · 2012–2016
Market
Europe
Power
178 hp
Engine
1.8L CJSA CJSB I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET46 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET46 5x11233 psi
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11238 psi
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET49 5x11238 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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Audi A3 8P

2004–2008 17 trims

Europe

14 trims
A3 1.2 TFSi +1 variant 103 hp · 1.2L CBZB I4 205/55R16 91H 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.6i

Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.2L CBZB I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET53 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11230 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11235 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.4 TFSi 123 hp · 1.4L CAXC CMSA I4 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
123 hp
Engine
1.4L CAXC CMSA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET53 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11230 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11235 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.6 TDi 89 hp · CAYB I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91H 8 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
89 hp
Engine
CAYB I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET47 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET47 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11232 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11232 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11232 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET53 5x11232 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11232 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11232 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). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.6 TDi 103 hp · CAYC I4 · Diesel 195/65R15 91H 8 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
103 hp
Engine
CAYC I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET47 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET47 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11232 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11232 psi
225/45R17 91HRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11232 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x7 ET53 5x11232 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11232 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11232 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). ET47 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8 TFSi 158 hp · 1.8L BYT BZB CDAA I4 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
158 hp
Engine
1.8L BYT BZB CDAA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET53 5x11233 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11236 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8 TFSi Quattro 158 hp · CDAA I4 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
158 hp
Engine
CDAA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET53 5x11233 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET56 5x11236 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 2.0 TDi +2 variants 134 hp · CBAA I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments

3 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
134 hp
Engine
CBAA I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET53 5x11233 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11236 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 2.0 TDi Quattro +1 variant 168 hp · CBBB CFGB I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
168 hp
Engine
CBBB CFGB I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET53 5x11233 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET56 5x11236 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 2.0 TFSi 197 hp · 2.0L AXX BWA CAWB CCZA I4 205/55R16 91W 7 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
197 hp
Engine
2.0L AXX BWA CAWB CCZA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x112–
205/55R16 91WRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x112–
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET53 5x11236 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11236 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11236 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 2.0 TFSi Quattro 197 hp · 2.0L AXX BWA CCZA I4 225/45R17 91Y 6 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Europe
Power
197 hp
Engine
2.0L AXX BWA CCZA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET56 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET53 5x11236 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11236 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET56 5x11236 psi

How to read 91Y: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET56 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

3 trims
A3 1.4 TFSi (DBA-8PCAX) 123 hp · CAX I4 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Japan
Power
123 hp
Engine
CAX I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11230 psi
225/45R17 91VRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET53 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11230 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11235 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 1.8 TFSi (ABA-8PCDA) 158 hp · CDA I4 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Japan
Power
158 hp
Engine
CDA I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11233 psi
225/45R17 91WRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11230 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11233 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET53 5x11233 psi
205/50R17 94HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11233 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET54 5x11236 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). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 2.0 TFSi Quattro (ABA-8PCCZF) 197 hp · CCZ I4 225/45R17 91Y 6 fitments
Generation
8P Facelift · 2004–2008
Market
Japan
Power
197 hp
Engine
CCZ I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET56 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x7.5 ET56 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6 ET50 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x11236 psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET53 5x11236 psi
205/50R17 89HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11236 psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET56 5x11236 psi

How to read 91Y: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET56 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 2012
24
Generations
8V8P sold in 2 market versions
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