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Wheels from Skoda Fabia IV on Audi A3 8L: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 5x100 PCD and same 57.1 mm centre bore: wheels from Skoda Fabia IV bolt on and centre on Audi A3 8L without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

Skoda Fabia IVfrom 2021Audi A3 8L1996–2003
PCD5x1005x100
Centre bore57.1 mm57.1 mm
ThreadM14x1.5M14x1.50
Original wheels 5.5Jx15 ET40
6Jx16 ET45
7Jx17 ET51		 ≈6Jx15 ET38

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Skoda Fabia IV is compared with the one from Audi A3 8L of the same diameter: how much closer the wheel gets to the shock absorber or how far it sticks out of the wheel arch, and whether the tyre keeps the same overall diameter.

  • 5.5Jx15 ET40 · 185/65R15 — Fits like the original

    Compared with the original ≈6Jx15 ET38 on Audi A3 8L: shock absorber side −4.3 mm, wheel arch side −8.3 mm, tyre diameter −2 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Audi A3 8L (195/65R15), not that of Skoda Fabia IV. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • 6Jx16 ET45 · 195/55R16

    Audi A3 8L has no 16-inch original wheel in our data: check the approved fitments and caliper clearance.

  • 7Jx17 ET51 · 215/45R17

    Audi A3 8L has no 17-inch original wheel in our data: check the approved fitments and caliper clearance.

Before fitting the wheels

An identical hub is not enough: offset, width and diameter change the position of the wheel, and larger calipers can touch a smaller wheel. Original wheels often use bolts or nuts with a specific seat: keep the fixings intended for the wheel, with the thread of Audi A3 8L (M14x1.50), tightened to the torque shown on its vehicle page. Finally, check that the size is among the approved fitments for your vehicle. This comparison is for guidance only: have the fitting approved by a professional.

And the other way round: wheels from Audi A3 8L on Skoda Fabia IV?