FRENES

Audi S3 PCD

1999–2003
VERIFIED
⌀57.1
PCD5x112 or 5x100
Centre bore57.1 mm
Offset (ET)ET38 to ET50
Fixing typeM14x1.50
Tightening torque120 Nm
Original tyres205/50R17, 225/40R18
⚠ This model comes with 5x112 or 5x100 depending on the year or version. Check on an original wheel or with a professional before buying anything.
Hub centric rings 57.1 mm → Wheel spacers 5x112(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a Audi S3

A Audi S3 (1999–2003) uses a 5x112 or 5x100 PCD and a centre bore of 57.1 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

  • PCD: 5x112 or 5x100 required. See all vehicles with 5x112.
  • Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 57.1 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 57.1 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET38 to ET50. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
  • Fixings: thread M14x1.50, tightened to 120 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
  • Tyres: original fitment is 205/50R17, 225/40R18. For another size, check the diameter difference with the equivalence calculator (under 3 % recommended).

All recorded versions (4)

The original specs vary with the year, trim or wheel size. Identify your version from the tyre size marked on the sidewall.

VersionPCDCentre boreWheelOffsetTyre
Version 1 5x100 57.1 mm — ET38 —
Version 2 5x112 57.1 mm — ET50 —
Version 3 5x112 57.1 mm — ET49 205/50R17
Version 4 5x112 57.1 mm — ET46 225/40R18

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 5x112 PCD and same 57.1 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a Audi S3 without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

Audi Q4 E-TRON from 2021 Audi A3 8Y from 2020 Audi RS Q3 from 2019 Audi SQ2 from 2019 Audi Q2 2016–2021 Audi TTS 8S 2016–2023 Audi TT 2014–2023 Audi Q3 RS 2013–2018 Audi A3 8V 2012–2020 Audi Q3 2011–2018 Audi RS3 2011–2015 Audi TT RS 2009–2014 Audi RS6 C6 2008–2010 Audi TTS 8J 2008–2014 Audi R8 axe arrière 2007–2015 Audi R8 axe avant 2007–2015

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your S3?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a Audi S3?

A Audi S3 (1999–2003) can have a 5x112 or 5x100 PCD depending on the version: check on an original wheel.

Does a Audi S3 need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a Audi S3 is 57.1 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a Audi S3?

The recorded original offset is ET38 to ET50 depending on the version and wheel size. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a Audi S3?

The specified tightening torque is 120 Nm for M14x1.50 fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a Audi S3?

With the same PCD (5x112) and the same centre bore (57.1 mm), these include: Audi Q4 E-TRON, Audi A3 8Y, Audi RS Q3, Audi SQ2. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

Does a value look wrong, or is a version missing? Let us know, we check every report.