2016 Audi A6 Wheel Interchange

2016 Audi A6 Wheel Interchange, Specs, And Upgrade Guide | wheelinterchange.com

Known OEM Fitment For 2016 Audi A6

The values below reflect known factory specifications for at least one 2016 Audi A6 configuration. This model was offered with multiple wheel and tire packages, so some specs can vary by trim and option package. If any value on your vehicle differs from the table, use the on-page calculator and confirm against your owner’s manual, tire placard, or official Audi service data before purchasing.

Note: The presence of both an 18 inch tire size and a 19 inch wheel size here indicates multiple OEM packages were available. Always match the tire placard on your driver’s door jamb and verify with the calculator before choosing replacements or upgrades.

How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator

The calculator on this page lets you compare a donor wheel and tire setup against your 2016 Audi A6. It shows inner and outer clearance changes, track change, ride height change, and approximate speedometer impact.

• Step 1 - In Wheels from (donor vehicle), enter the donor wheel’s diameter, width, and offset. If you know the donor tire size, enter that too.
• Step 2 - In Installed on (your vehicle), select or enter your Audi A6 baseline. If your exact OEM size differs from the table above, type the size from your tire placard.
• Step 3 - Use Custom wheel size to try new rim diameter, width, and offset. Use Custom tire size to try alternate tires. When you change rim diameter, the calculator updates tire diameter in the comparison so you can keep overall diameter close to stock.
• Step 4 - Review results. Watch inner clearance to suspension/brakes and outer poke to the fender. Aim to keep overall tire diameter close to your OEM value and ensure adequate clearance inboard and outboard.
• Step 5 - Save or print your results and verify physically. Complex brake caliper shapes and liners vary, so a test fit is recommended before mounting tires.

If any measurement is unknown or varies by trim, measure your current setup and enter it in the calculator, then confirm with OEM documentation.

Fitment Checklist Before You Buy

• Bolt pattern: Your A6 uses 5x112. Wheels must match this pattern.
• Center bore: Your hub is 66.6 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore can be used with hub-centric rings to 66.6 mm. A smaller bore will not fit.
• Offset and backspacing: Use the calculator to ensure inner clearance to strut, spring perch, and brake caliper, and to check outer fender clearance under compression and steering.
• Brake clearance: Spoke shape and barrel profile matter. Ask the wheel seller for brake clearance templates if available and test fit before mounting tires.
• Load rating: Wheel and tire load ratings must meet or exceed the values on your Audi tire placard.
• Fasteners: The A6 uses M14 x 1.5 wheel bolts. Match bolt seat type to the wheel manufacturer’s requirement and verify bolt length, especially if using spacers.
• TPMS: The 2016 A6 may use different TPMS strategies depending on market and trim. Check your owner’s manual to confirm whether you need in-wheel sensors or a reset via the vehicle menu.
• Tire size: Keep overall diameter close to stock to protect driveline and maintain speedometer accuracy. Use the calculator to stay within a small percentage of OEM.
• Return policy: Verify the seller’s return policy in case of clearance conflicts after a test fit.

Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades

Plus sizing can improve aesthetics and response if done carefully. The key is to maintain overall tire diameter close to OEM and preserve safe clearances.

• Keep overall diameter close: Use the calculator to target a tire diameter near your OEM setup. Many owners aim to stay within roughly 2 to 3 percent, but always verify against OEM guidance.
• Balance width and offset: Increasing wheel width pushes the inner and outer edges outward by half of the width change. Every 5 mm of offset change shifts the wheel 5 mm in or out. Use the calculator to visualize the movement.
• Example only, verify on your car: If you explore a 19 inch wheel, try a tire size that keeps overall diameter near stock in the calculator. Check inner clearance to the strut and outer fender room at full lock and over bumps.
• Wider tires: A mild width increase can add grip, but confirm fender and liner clearance at full compression and steering lock. Brake cooling and snow-chain clearance may be affected.

Installation Tips

• Safety first: Park on level ground, use wheel chocks, and support the vehicle with rated jack stands.
• Clean mounting surfaces: Remove rust and debris from the hub face and the wheel mounting pad. Lightly clean the 66.6 mm hub lip so the wheel seats flush.
• Hub-centric rings: If your wheel bore is larger than 66.6 mm, install quality rings sized to 66.6 mm at the hub side to minimize vibration.
• Fasteners: Hand start M14 x 1.5 bolts to avoid cross-threading. Match the bolt seat style to the wheel’s seat design. If spacers are used, you need appropriately longer bolts with full thread engagement.
• Torque: Use a calibrated torque wrench and tighten in a star pattern. If you do not know the correct torque for your trim, consult the Audi service manual or dealer. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.
• Spacers: Use hub-centric spacers sized to 66.6 mm. Verify that the remaining hub lip still centers the wheel or use spacers with an integrated lip. Ensure sufficient bolt thread engagement after spacer installation.
• TPMS: If your vehicle uses direct TPMS, transfer or program compatible sensors. If indirect, perform the TPMS reset procedure per the owner’s manual after setting pressures.

Tools And Helpful Supplies

• 1/2 inch drive torque wrench: Search on Amazon
• M14 x 1.5 wheel bolts, correct seat for your wheels: Search on Amazon
• 66.6 mm hub-centric rings: Search on Amazon
• Wheel hanger guide pin M14 x 1.5 for Audi/VW: Search on Amazon
• Also useful: floor jack and jack stands, wire brush, brake cleaner, tire pressure gauge, paint marker for indexing wheels, and a soft socket to protect finishes.

FAQs

• Will 5x112 wheels from another Audi or VW fit my 2016 A6?

  They might, but bolt pattern match alone is not enough. You must also match or adapt the 66.6 mm center bore, verify offset and backspacing with the calculator, check brake caliper clearance, confirm the correct bolt seat type, and ensure proper load rating. Always test fit.

• What hub bore do I need and do I need rings?

  The A6 hub bore is 66.6 mm. If the wheel’s center bore is larger, install hub-centric rings that step the wheel down to 66.6 mm. A wheel with a smaller bore will not fit your hub.

• Can I reuse my OEM wheel bolts with aftermarket wheels?

  Only if the seat type and length are correct for the new wheels. Many aftermarket wheels use a conical seat while some OEM bolts are ball seat. Mismatching seats is unsafe. Verify bolt length and seat style with the wheel manufacturer, especially if spacers are used.

• What tire size should I use if I switch to 19 inch wheels?

  It varies by wheel width and offset. Use the calculator to choose a tire that keeps overall diameter close to your OEM size and confirms adequate clearance. Verify against your owner’s manual and tire placard.

• Do I need TPMS sensors with new wheels?

  The 2016 A6 may use direct sensors or an indirect system depending on market and trim. Check your owner’s manual. If direct, you will need compatible sensors programmed to the car. If indirect, usually you reset TPMS via the vehicle menu after setting pressures.

• What torque should I use on the wheel bolts?

  Torque specifications can vary. Consult the Audi owner’s manual or official service information for your exact trim. Always torque in a star pattern with a calibrated wrench and re-torque after 50 to 100 miles.

• Is a staggered setup OK on an A6 with quattro?

  Many A6 models are square from the factory. If you consider staggered widths, keep front and rear overall tire diameters equal and confirm with the calculator. Mismatched rolling diameters can stress AWD components. Consult Audi guidance for your drivetrain.

• Can I use spacers to correct offset?

  Yes, if needed and done correctly. Use hub-centric spacers sized for a 66.6 mm hub and ensure proper bolt length and thread engagement. Re-check clearances with the calculator and test fit before driving.