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Audi A8 wheel fitment — D4 Facelift

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2013–2018
Audi A8 wheel fitment at a glance — The Audi A8 D4 Facelift (2013–2018) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~7J–10J wheels at ET15–ET45.

Overview

The Audi A8 D4 is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured by Audi since its introduction in 2009. It succeeded the third generation and was built on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform, known for its aluminum construction method called the Audi Space Frame (ASF). The fourth generation introduced significant changes over its predecessor, including enhanced technology features and improved design aesthetics. Produced exclusively at Audi's Neckarsulm plant in Germany, this generation offered both front-wheel drive and quattro all-wheel drive options, available in short- and long-wheelbase variants.

Audi A8 wheel fitment

Audi A8 wheel fitment for the Audi A8 D4 Facelift (2013–2018): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–10JET15–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~9,653 Audi A8 licensed on UK roads — top 14% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 9,653 Audi A8 on UK roads, placing it in the top 14% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Audi A8 wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
W12 6.0L5.998 L W12petrol420 hpQuattro
S8 4.2L V84.172 L ABZ/AHC V8petrol360 hpQuattro
4.2L V84.172 L ABZ/AHC V8petrol310 hpQuattro
3.7L V83.697 L V8petrol260 hpQuattro
3.3L V8 TDI3.328 L V8 TDIdiesel225 hpQuattro
2.8L V62.771 L AAH SOHC V6petrol193 hpQuattro
3.0L V6 TDI2.996 L V6 TDIdiesel180 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.8L V6193 hp8.4 s147 mph
3.7L V8260 hp7.8 s152 mph
4.2L V8310 hp6.5 s156 mph
S8 4.2L V8360 hp5.4 s156 mph
W12 6.0L420 hp5.8 s156 mph
3.0L V6 TDI180 hp8.8 s141 mph
3.3L V8 TDI225 hp8.2 s149 mph

Dimensions

Length5138 mm
Width1880 mm
Height1438 mm
Wheelbase2882 mm
Kerb weight1630 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced2013–2018

Trim levels

Typ 4F

Factory colours

Monsoon Gray MetallicCuvee Silver MetallicGletscherweiss PearlEmerald Black MetallicCambridge Green PearlHavanna Black MetallicNemo Blue PearlOolong Gray MetallicDaytona Gray PearlQuartz Gray MetallicIpanema Brown MetallicNight Blue PearlFlorett Silver MetallicGarnet Red PearlSphere Blue MetallicBlackBrillantschwarzAchatgrau MetallicPantherschwarz PearlArablau Pearl Metallic

History & notable variants

The D4 generation of the A8 was introduced as a significant update to the luxury sedan market, featuring advanced technology such as the Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) system. It also marked the first mass-market car with an aluminum chassis co-developed by Alcoa and marketed as the Audi Space Frame. Notable for its high-performance variant, the S8, which was produced exclusively at Neckarsulm and offered in both short- and long-wheelbase configurations from this generation onwards.

Reliability & owner notes