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2026 Audi A3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2026 trim.

Tires for the 2026 Audi A3

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

  1. 225/45R17 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 1 · Europe, China, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/45R17
  2. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3 · Europe, China, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  3. 205/50R17 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · Europe, China, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17

Also listed: 225/40R18 235/35R19

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Trims sold in 2026
5
Generation
8Y sold in 3 market versions

5 trims sold in 2026

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Audi A3 8Y

2024–2027 5 trims

Europe

3 trims
A3 1.5 TFSi e 268 hp · 1.5 L DUC I4 Hybrid 1.5 L DUC I4 · Hybrid 225/45R17 6 fitments
Generation
8Y Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
Europe
Power
268 hp
Engine
1.5 L DUC I4 Hybrid 1.5 L DUC 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
A3 2.0 TDi 114 hp · 2.0 L DXR I4 Diesel 2.0 L DXR I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 7 fitments
Generation
8Y Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
Europe
Power
114 hp
Engine
2.0 L DXR I4 Diesel 2.0 L DXR 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE205/55R16Rim 16x7 ET40 5x112–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
A3 2.0 TFSi quattro 201 hp · 2.0 L DNN I4 Petrol 2.0 L DNN I4 225/45R17 8 fitments
Generation
8Y Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
Europe
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.0 L DNN I4 Petrol 2.0 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x7 ET40 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET49 5x112–

China

1 trim
A3 1.5 TFSi 158 hp · 1.5 L DSV I4 Petrol 1.5 L DSV I4 225/45R17 8 fitments
Generation
8Y Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
China
Power
158 hp
Engine
1.5 L DSV I4 Petrol 1.5 L DSV 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
OE225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x7 ET40 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET49 5x112–

USA

1 trim
A3 40 TFSi quattro 201 hp · 2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4 225/45R17 8 fitments
Generation
8Y Facelift · 2024–2027
Market
USA
Power
201 hp
Engine
2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x7 ET40 5x112–
Alt205/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET43 5x112–
Alt225/45R17Rim 17x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt225/40R18Rim 18x8 ET46 5x112–
Alt235/35R19Rim 19x8 ET49 5x112–
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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 2026
5
Generation
8Y sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1996–2027)

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