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2005 Audi A6 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2005 trim.

Tires for the 2005 Audi A6

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

  1. 245/40R18 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · optional on 4
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18
  2. 225/50R17 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 3
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17
  3. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15

Also listed: 205/60R16 205/55R16 215/55R16 205/60R15 255/40R17 255/35R19 235/45R17 245/45R17 245/35R19 205/55R17 235/40R18 255/30R20 225/55R16 235/50R17 255/35R18

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Trims sold in 2005
23
Generations
C6C5

23 trims sold in 2005

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 A6 C6

2004–2011 14 trims
A6 2.0TDi 138 hp · I4 · Diesel 205/60R16 98H 3 fitments
Generation
C6 · 2004–2011
Power
138 hp
Engine
I4, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET35 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 98HRim 16x7 ET35 5x11233 psi
225/55R16 97VRim 16x7.5 ET45 5x11236 psi
225/50R17 97VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11233 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 2.0TFSi 168 hp · 2.0L I4 225/50R17 97W 3 fitments
Generation
C6 · 2004–2011
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 97WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11233 psi
235/50R17 97WRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11233 psi
245/45R17 96YRim 17x8 ET48 5x11233 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 2.4i +1 variant 174 hp · 2.4L V6 205/60R16 98H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.0i

Generation
C6 · 2004–2011
Power
174 hp
Engine
2.4L V6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET35 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16 98HRim 16x7 ET35 5x11233 psi
205/55R17 97VRim 17x7 ET41 5x11236 psi
225/50R17 97VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11236 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET35 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 2.7TDi +1 variant 161 hp · V6 · Diesel 225/50R17 97V 3 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
C6 · 2004–2011
Power
161 hp
Engine
V6, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 97VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11236 psi
245/45R17 96WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 96WRim 18x8 ET48 5x11241 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 2.8FSi +1 variant 207 hp · V6 225/50R17 97V 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.0i

Generation
C6 · 2004–2011
Power
207 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/50R17 Wheels 17x7.5 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/50R17 97VRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11236 psi
245/45R17 96WRim 17x8 ET48 5x11238 psi
245/40R18 96WRim 18x8 ET48 5x11238 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 3.0TDi +3 variants 229 hp · V6 · Diesel 245/40R18 101W 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.2FSi

Generation
C6 · 2004–2011
Power
229 hp
Engine
V6, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 101WRim 18x8 ET43 5x11241 psi
245/35R19 100YRim 19x8 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R19 100YRim 19x8.5 ET38 5x11239 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 4.2FSi +1 variant 345 hp · 4.2L V8 245/40R18 101W 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 4.2i

Generation
C6 · 2004–2011
Power
345 hp
Engine
4.2L V8, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET43 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 101WRim 18x8 ET43 5x11239 psi
255/35R19 100YRim 19x8.5 ET41 5x11239 psi
255/30R20 99YRim 20x9 ET38 5x11239 psi

How to read 101W: 101 is the load index (up to 1,819 lb / 825 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET43 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Audi A6 C5

1997–2005 9 trims
A6 1.8i +2 variants 123 hp · 1.8L I4 195/65R15 91H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.9TDi, 2.0i

Generation
C5 · 1997–2005
Power
123 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET45 5x11232 psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET45 5x11232 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET45 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). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 1.8i Turbo 148 hp · 1.8L I4 205/60R15 91H 3 fitments
Generation
C5 · 1997–2005
Power
148 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x7 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15 91HRim 15x7 ET45 5x11232 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET45 5x11232 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x11229 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). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 2.4i 168 hp · 2.4L V6 205/55R16 91V 3 fitments
Generation
C5 · 1997–2005
Power
168 hp
Engine
2.4L V6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x7 ET45 5x11238 psi
215/55R16 93WRim 16x7 ET45 5x11232 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x11232 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). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 2.5TDi 178 hp · 2.5L V6 · Diesel 205/55R16 91W 3 fitments
Generation
C5 · 1997–2005
Power
178 hp
Engine
2.5L V6, Diesel
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91WRim 16x7 ET45 5x11239 psi
215/55R16 93YRim 16x7 ET45 5x11233 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x7.5 ET43 5x11233 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). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 2.7i Biturbo +1 variant 247 hp · 2.7L V6 215/55R16 93Y 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.0i

Generation
C5 · 1997–2005
Power
247 hp
Engine
2.7L V6, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET45 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R16 93YRim 16x7 ET45 5x11235 psi
235/45R17 94YRim 17x7.5 ET45 5x11235 psi
235/40R18 91WRim 18x8 ET43 5x11235 psi

How to read 93Y: 93 is the load index (up to 1,433 lb / 650 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

A6 4.2i quattro 296 hp · 4.2L ARS ASG BAS V8 255/40R17 94Y 4 fitments
Generation
C5 · 1997–2005
Power
296 hp
Engine
4.2L ARS ASG BAS V8, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET35 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/40R17 94YRim 17x8 ET35 5x11235 psi
255/35R18 91WRim 18x8.5 ET30 5x11235 psi
215/55R16 93HRim 16x7 ET32 5x11235 psi
255/35R18 91WRim 18x8 ET35 5x11235 psi

How to read 94Y: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET35 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 2005
23
Generations
C6C5
Other years
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