Audi S3 8Y Facelift

Audi S3 8Y Facelift — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1999–present
TL;DR — The Audi S3 8Y Facelift (1999–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~6.5J–8.5J wheels at ET24–ET45.

Overview

The Audi S3 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A3, produced by German automaker Audi since its introduction in 1999. The fourth generation (Typ 8Y) was introduced in August 2020 and features two body styles: hatchback and sedan. Built on the same platform as the Audi A3, it offers a powerful engine paired with quattro all-wheel drive for enhanced performance and handling.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–8.5JET24–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

~36,303 Audi S3 licensed on UK roads — top 8% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 36,303 Audi S3 on UK roads, placing it in the top 8% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

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

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
8Y Facelift2.0L EA888 Evo 4 I4 Turbo FSIpetrol310 hpQuattro
8Y (pre-facelift)2.0L EA888 Evo 4 I4 Turbo FSIpetrol310 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
8Y Facelift310 hp4.9 s155 mph

Dimensions

Kerb weight1495 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesHatchback, Sedan
Produced1999–present

Trim levels

S tronicManual

History & notable variants

The fourth-generation Audi S3 (Typ 8Y) was unveiled in August 2020 and went on sale at dealerships early October of that year. This generation marks a shift from the previous model's four body variants to just two: hatchback and sedan. The car retains its reputation for performance, with notable improvements in design and technology.

Reliability & owner notes