Audi S4 C4

Audi S4 C4 — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The Audi S4 C4 (1991–2025) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~125 Nm. It accepts ~7J–7.5J wheels at ET35–ET50.

Overview

The Audi S4 is the high-performance variant of Audi's compact executive car series, starting with the C4 generation in 1991 as a performance-oriented version of the Audi 100 sedan. It was produced until 1994 and then resumed production from 1997 onwards based on the A4 platform. The S4 features longitudinally oriented front-mounted engines, quattro all-wheel drive system with Torsen differential, upgraded brakes, firmer suspension, larger wheels, distinctive styling cues, and is available in saloon and Avant (estate) body styles.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque125 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–7.5JET35–ET50

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

~8,899 Audi S4 licensed on UK roads — top 15% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 8,899 Audi S4 on UK roads, placing it in the top 15% 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
2.2L AAN turbo I52.2L turbocharged inline five-cylinder enginepetrol230 hpquattro
4.2L ABH V84.2L naturally aspirated V8 enginepetrol206 hpquattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
2.2L AAN turbo I5230 hp6.2 s149 mph
4.2L ABH V8206 hp155 mph

Dimensions

Length4790 mm
Width1803 mm
Height1443 mm
Wheelbase2692 mm
Kerb weight1730 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon, Avant
Produced1991–2025

Trim levels

Typ 4A

History & notable variants

The first generation C4 S4 was introduced in 1991 as a performance version of the Audi 100 sedan. It featured a turbocharged inline-five engine and was discontinued after three years in 1994. The B5 generation, starting from 1997, marked a significant shift with a twin-turbo V6 engine and continued to evolve through subsequent generations, each competing against high-performance rivals like the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG variants.

Reliability & owner notes