By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1996–present
TL;DR — The Audi RS Q8 4M Facelift (1996–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~160 Nm. It accepts ~10J–10.5J wheels at ET5–ET25.
Overview
The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi AG since September 1996. The first two generations of the Audi A3 were based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, while the third and fourth generations use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.
Wheel fitment
Bolt pattern (PCD)
5x112
Centre bore
66.6 mm
Bolt / thread
M14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque
160 Nm
Seat type
radius
Factory setup
square
TPMS
indirect
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
Position
Width
Offset
Front
10J–10.5J
ET5–ET25
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.
Audi announced the first generation A3 ('Typ' 8L) in June 1995. It was launched for the European market in September 1996 and marked Audi's return to small cars after a 19-year absence following the demise of the Audi 50 in 1978. The first generation A3 received a Euro NCAP rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with minimal pedestrian protection.
Reliability & owner notes
Pros: Sporty image, five valves per cylinder, first Volkswagen Group model to use PQ34 platform
Cons: Minimal pedestrian protection according to Euro NCAP test
