2015–2020 · hatchback / saloon
The RS3 8V came on 19-inch wheels, with an optional package that puts wider 255 tyres on the front axle only. Most owners who change wheels go to a square 18-inch set so the tyres can be rotated, and the main constraint is clearing the 370 mm eight-piston front brakes.
5x112 bolt pattern · 57.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 19 × 8, 19 × 8.5 inch · Stock tyres: 235/35 R19, 255/30 R19
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel bolt, M14x1.5 |
| Tightening torque | 120 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS3 Sportback / saloon, standard 19-inch package | Front and rear | 19 × 8 inch, ET49 | 235/35 R19 |
| RS3 Sportback / saloon, optional wide-front 19-inch package | Front | 19 × 8.5 inch, ET53 | 255/30 R19 |
| RS3 Sportback / saloon, optional wide-front 19-inch package | Rear | 19 × 8 inch, ET49 | 235/35 R19 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the RS3: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Listed by Apex as a direct fit with no spacers or hub rings, clearing both the steel and carbon-ceramic front brakes on its designs. 265/35 R18 also fits but grippier tyres may want extra negative camber.
Apex's dedicated track fitment. No spacers needed, but extra front and rear negative camber may be required with aggressive 200TW or R-compound tyres. Dropping to 255/35 R18 avoids the camber need.
Keeps the factory diameter while widening the wheel. 245/35 R19 is a direct fit; 255/35 R19 works with added negative camber if running track-focused tyres.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the RS3 Sportback / saloon, standard 19-inch package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
5x112 with a 57.1 mm centre bore. It uses M14x1.5 wheel bolts rather than nuts, tightened to 120 Nm.
The standard set is 19x8 ET49 with 235/35 R19 tyres. An optional package used 19x8.5 ET53 fronts with 255/30 R19 tyres and 19x8 ET49 rears with 235/35 R19.
Yes, with the right design. Apex lists 18x9 ET42 and 18x9.5 ET41 wheels that clear both the steel and carbon-ceramic front brakes. Smaller than 18 inches will not clear.
265/35 R18 is the usual track choice, with extra negative camber if using sticky tyres. 255/35 R18 fits more easily.
Factory wheels are 19 × 8 inch and 19 × 8.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
57.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
120 Nm (about 89 lb-ft) for the original bolts. Confirm in your handbook, especially with aftermarket wheels or bolts.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Audi or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.