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2015 Audi S3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x112 on every 2015 trim.

Tires for the 2015 Audi S3

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

  1. 225/40R18 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · Australia, Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18
  2. 235/35R19 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 8 · Australia, Europe, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/35R19
  3. 205/50R17 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17

Also listed: 255/30R19 275/25R20

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Trims sold in 2015
9
Generation
8V sold in 4 market versions

9 trims sold in 2015

Sold in 4 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 S3 8V

2013–2016 9 trims

Australia

3 trims
S3 2.0 TFSi +1 variant 282 hp · 2.0L CJXB I4 225/40R18 92W 2 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
8V · 2013–2016
Market
Australia
Power
282 hp
Engine
2.0L CJXB I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET46 5x11230 psi
235/35R19 92WRim 19x8 ET49 5x11230 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 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. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

S3 2.0 TFSi 282 hp · 2.0L CJXB I4 225/40R18 92W 2 fitments
Generation
8V · 2013–2016
Market
Australia
Power
282 hp
Engine
2.0L CJXB I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11230 psi
235/35R19 92WRim 19x8 ET49 5x11230 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

3 trims
S3 2.0 TFSi Quattro +1 variant 296 hp · 2.0L CJXC I4 225/40R18 92W 3 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation
8V · 2013–2016
Market
Europe
Power
296 hp
Engine
2.0L CJXC I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET46 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x11230 psi
235/35R19 92WRim 19x8 ET49 5x11230 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 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.

S3 2.0 TFSi Quattro 296 hp · 2.0L CJXC I4 225/40R18 92W 3 fitments
Generation
8V · 2013–2016
Market
Europe
Power
296 hp
Engine
2.0L CJXC I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11230 psi
235/35R19 92WRim 19x8 ET49 5x11230 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
S3 2.0 TFSi (ABA-8VCJXF) 282 hp · 2.0L CJX I4 225/40R18 92W 3 fitments
Generation
8V · 2013–2016
Market
Japan
Power
282 hp
Engine
2.0L CJX I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET51 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6 ET48 5x11230 psi
235/35R19 92WRim 19x8 ET49 5x11230 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET51 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

S3 2.0 TFSi (ABA-8VCJXL) 282 hp · 2.0L CJX I4 225/40R18 92W 3 fitments
Generation
8V · 2013–2016
Market
Japan
Power
282 hp
Engine
2.0L CJX I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x8 ET46 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92WRim 18x8 ET46 5x11230 psi
205/50R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET43 5x11230 psi
235/35R19 92WRim 19x8 ET49 5x11230 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 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.

USA

1 trim
S3 2.0TFSi 292 hp · 2.0L I4 235/35R19 92W 3 fitments
Generation
8V · 2013–2016
Market
USA
Power
292 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
57.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x112
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/35R19 Wheels 19x8 ET49 · 5x112 · 57.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/35R19 92WRim 19x8 ET49 5x11230 psi
255/30R19 92WRim 19x9 ET41 5x11230 psi
275/25R20 92ZRim 20x10 ET33 5x11230 psi

How to read 92W: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET49 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 2015
9
Generation
8V sold in 4 market versions
Other years
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