Audi A5 wheel fitment — 8T/8F
Overview
The Audi A5 is a series of compact executive and grand touring coupé cars produced by Audi since June 2007, derived from the Volkswagen MLB platform architecture. The first generation (Type 8T) belongs to the B8 family and includes coupe, cabriolet, and Sportback variants. It marks Audi's return to the compact executive coupé market after a long absence with the previous Audi Coupé models. The A5 was unveiled at the March 2007 Geneva Motor Show and went into production in November 2007.
History & notable variants
The first generation of the A5 (Type 8T) debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007, marking Audi's return to the compact executive coupé market after a long absence. The model was produced from November 2007 until November 2016 and included notable variants such as the S5 with different powertrains for coupe vs cabriolet/sportback models, and the RS5 high-performance variant introduced in 2010.
Audi A5 wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Audi A5 wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Audi A5 8T/8F.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 66.6 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | indirect |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 7.5J–9J | ET15–ET40 |
Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 1.8 TFSI Coupé | petrol | 125 kW (170 PS) | 2007 to 2008 | |
| A5 1.8 TFSI | petrol | 118 kW (160 PS) | 2009 to 2016 | |
| A5 1.8 TFSI | petrol | 130 kW (177 PS) | 2016 | |
| A5 2.0 TFSI | petrol | 132 kW (179 PS) | 2008 to 2011 | |
| A5 2.0 TFSI | petrol | 155 kW (211 PS) | 2008 to 2016 | |
| A5 2.0 TFSI quattro | petrol | 155 kW (211 PS) | quattro, 2008 to 2016 | |
| A5 3.0 TFSI, 3.0 TFSI quattro | petrol | 200 kW (272 PS) | quattro, 2011 to 2016 | |
| A5 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro | petrol | 195 kW (265 PS) | quattro, 2007 to 2011 | |
| S5 3.0 TFSI quattro Cabriolet, Sportback | petrol | 245 kW (333 PS) | quattro, 2009 to 2016 | |
| S5 4.2 FSI quattro Coupé | petrol | 260 kW (354 PS) | quattro, 2007 to 2012 | |
| RS5 4.2 FSI quattro Coupé | petrol | 331 kW (450 PS) | quattro, 2010 to 2017 | |
| A5 2.0 TDIe Sportback | diesel | 100 kW (136 PS) | 2011 to 2016 | |
| A5 2.0 TDI Sportback | diesel | 105 kW (143 PS) | 2009 to 2016 | |
| A5 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro | diesel | 125 kW (170 PS) | quattro, 2008 to 2011 | |
| A5 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI multitronic | diesel | 130 kW (177 PS) | 2011 to 2016 | |
| A5 2.7 TDI | diesel | 140 kW (190 PS) | 2007 to 2011 | |
| A5 3.0 TDI quattro | diesel | 150 kW (204 PS) | quattro, 2011 to 2015 | |
| A5 3.0 TDI quattro | diesel | 176 kW (239 PS) | quattro, 2007 to 2011 | |
| A5 3.0 TDI quattro | diesel | 180 kW (245 PS) | quattro, 2011 to 2015 |
Source: Audi A5, en.wikipedia.org.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 129,895 Audi A5 on UK roads, placing it in the top 3% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
With that many on the road, Audi A5 wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Dimensions
| Length | 4,625 to 4,718 mm |
| Width | 1,854 to 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,366 to 1,391 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 to 2,810 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,470 to 1,995 kg |
Source: Audi A5 8T, de.wikipedia.org.
Body styles & production
| Body styles | 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible, 4-door liftback sedan |
| Produced | 2007–2012 |
Factory colours
Trim levels
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Stylish design, advanced technology features, strong performance options
- Cons: Higher price point compared to competitors, limited availability of certain trims and engines in some markets
- Common issues: None explicitly mentioned