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2021 Audi A3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2021 trim.

Tires for the 2021 Audi A3

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

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · optional on 2 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  2. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 7 · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17
  3. 205/50R17 Best-rated optional on 11 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17

Also listed: 225/40R18 235/35R19

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Trims sold in 2021
11
Generation
8Y sold in 2 market versions

11 trims sold in 2021

Sold in 2 market versions. 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 8Y

2020–2024 11 trims

Europe

9 trims
A3 30 g-tron +2 variants 129 hp · 1.5L DHF I4 Natural · Gas 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 30 TDi, 30 TFSi

Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Europe
Power
129 hp
Engine
1.5L DHF I4 Natural, Gas
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–

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). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 35 TDi +1 variant 148 hp · 2.0L DSRB DSR I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 8 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 35 TFSi

Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L DSRB DSR I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET49 5x112–

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). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 40 TDi Quattro 197 hp · 2.0L BWX I4 · Diesel 225/45R17 91Y 6 fitments
Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Europe
Power
197 hp
Engine
2.0L BWX I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET49 5x112–

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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 40 TFSi e 201 hp · 1.4L DGE I4 · Hybrid 205/55R16 94V 6 fitments
Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
1.4L DGE I4, Hybrid
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET43 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 94VRim 16x7.5 ET43 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 40 TFSi Quattro 188 hp · 2.0L DNN I4 225/45R17 91Y 8 fitments
Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Europe
Power
188 hp
Engine
2.0L DNN I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET49 5x112–

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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 45 TFSi e 241 hp · 1.4L DGE I4 · Hybrid 225/45R17 91Y 5 fitments
Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Europe
Power
241 hp
Engine
1.4L DGE I4, Hybrid
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–

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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
A3 30 TFSi (3AA-GYDLA) 109 hp · 1.0L DLA I3 205/55R16 91V 7 fitments
Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Japan
Power
109 hp
Engine
1.0L DLA I3, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET40 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET40 5x112–
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–

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). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A3 40 TFSi Quattro 188 hp · 2.0L DNN I4 225/45R17 91Y 8 fitments
Generation
8Y · 2020–2024
Market
Japan
Power
188 hp
Engine
2.0L DNN I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R17 91YRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92YRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
225/45R17 94VRim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
225/40R18 92VRim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
235/35R19 91YRim 19x8 ET49 5x112–

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). ET46 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 2021
11
Generation
8Y sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1996–2027)

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