Audi SQ7 4M

Audi SQ7 4M — Wheel Fitment & Specs

TL;DR — The Audi SQ7 4M (2005–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~8J–10J wheels at ET10–ET40.

Overview

The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV made by German manufacturer Audi, unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production began in November 2005 at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Slovakia. The first-generation Q7 was designed more for on-road use and utilized a modified version of the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform. It introduced several engine options, including petrol V6, VR6, V8 engines, and diesel variants like TDI V6, V8, and the world's only series production passenger car V12 TDI diesel engine.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front8J–10JET10–ET40

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

~4,358 Audi SQ7 licensed on UK roads — top 19% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 4,358 Audi SQ7 on UK roads, placing it in the top 19% 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
5.9 TDI5934 cc V12 twin turbodiesel500 hpQuattro
4.2 FSI4163 cc V8 FSIpetrol350 hpQuattro
4.2 TDi BTR4134 cc V8 turbodiesel326 hpQuattro
3.6 FSI3597 cc VR6 FSIpetrol280 hpQuattro
3.0 TDI2967 cc V6 turbodiesel240 hpQuattro
3.0 TDI clean diesel2967 cc V6 turbodiesel240 hpQuattro
3.0 TDI (early)2967 cc V6 turbodiesel233 hpQuattro

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
3.6 FSI280 hp8.5 s
4.2 FSI350 hp7.4 s
3.0 TDI clean diesel240 hp8.4 s134 mph
5.9 TDI500 hp5.5 s

Dimensions

Length5085 mm
Width1984 mm
Height1737 mm
Wheelbase3002 mm
Kerb weight2205 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesSUV
Produced2005–present

Trim levels

Typ 4L

History & notable variants

The Q7 was Audi’s first SUV and went on sale in 2006. It faced notable issues such as being involved in the Volkswagen emissions scandal and facing hundreds of NTSB complaints related to potentially catastrophic engine failures. The model received a facelift in 2010, introducing new front and rear lights with LED technology, updated body styling, and an improved interior design.

Reliability & owner notes