What size wheels fit a Audi S6 C8 Facelift?

Roughly 8J–9.5J (ET28–ET45).

How many Audi S6 are there on UK roads?

Approximately 1,742 Audi S6 are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Audi S6 C8 Facelift — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1994–2025

TL;DR — The Audi S6 C8 Facelift (1994–2025) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~8J–9.5J wheels at ET28–ET45.

Overview

The Audi S6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 executive car produced by German automaker Audi since 1994, replacing the 'Audi 100' nameplate. The first generation (C4/Typ 4A) was introduced in late 1994 and available as both saloon/sedan and Avant (estate/wagon). It features a turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine or an optional V8, with Audi's trademark quattro four-wheel drive system. The C5 generation followed from 1999 to 2003 on the Volkswagen Group C5 platform, offering improved powertrain technology and performance enhancements over its predecessor. The C6 generation was introduced in 2006 and featured a powerful V10 engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Wheel fitment

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	8J–9.5J	ET28–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

~1,742 Audi S6 licensed on UK roads — top 26% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 1,742 Audi S6 on UK roads, placing it in the top 26% 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

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Power	Drive
5.2L FSI V10	5.2L 40v DOHC FSI V10	petrol	320 hp	Quattro
4.2L V8	4.2L 40v DOHC V8	petrol	250 hp	Quattro
4.2L V8 (S6 Plus)	4.2L 32v DOHC V8	petrol	240 hp	Quattro
4.2L V8 (optional)	4.2L 32v DOHC V8	petrol	213 hp	Quattro
2.2L turbocharged inline-five	2.2L 20v turbocharged I5	petrol	169 hp	Quattro

Performance

Variant	Power	0–62 mph	Top speed
2.2L turbocharged inline-five	169 hp	6.7 s	150 mph
4.2L V8 (optional)	213 hp	5.9 s	155 mph
4.2L V8 (S6 Plus)	240 hp	5.6 s
4.2L V8	250 hp	6.7 s	155 mph
5.2L FSI V10	320 hp	5.2 s	155 mph

Dimensions

Length	4892 mm
Width	1803 mm
Height	1435 mm
Wheelbase	2692 mm
Kerb weight	1730 kg

Body styles & production

Body styles	Saloon/Sedan, Avant (Estate/Wagon)
Produced	1994–2025

Trim levels

S6S6 Plus

History & notable variants

The Audi S6 has undergone several generations since its introduction in 1994 as the first high-performance variant of the A6 series, initially based on the C4 platform. Notable for its quattro all-wheel drive system and performance-oriented engines, it saw significant advancements with each generation, including improved aerodynamics, enhanced braking systems, and more powerful V8 and V10 engine options. The S6 Plus was a limited-production model introduced in 1997 as the swan song to the C4 platform.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: Powerful engines; Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system
Cons: Limited production of S6 Plus model