2005 Audi S4 Wheel Interchange

OEM wheel and tire fitment specs for the 2005 Audi S4, including bolt pattern (PCD), center bore diameter, thread size, rim diameter, rim width, wheel offset, and backspacing.

2005 Audi S4 Fitment Specs

Baseline mounting dimensions used for interchange decisions.

Bolt Pattern5x112
Center Bore57.1 mm
Lug ThreadM14 x 1.5
OEM Wheel Sizes17" – 20"
OEM Widths7" – 8.5"
OEM Offset Range38 mm – 45 mm

Wheels That Interchange With a 2005 Audi S4

Results are evaluated from bolt pattern, center bore direction, OEM width/offset envelope, and lug hardware – not bolt pattern alone.

Direct Fit

2004 Audi S4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2006 Audi S4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2007 Audi S4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2002 Audi S4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -4.68 mm, inner change -1.67 mm vs mid OEM).

2008 Audi S4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2001 Audi S4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -4.68 mm, inner change -1.67 mm vs mid OEM).

2000 Audi S4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -4.68 mm, inner change -1.67 mm vs mid OEM).

2013 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2015 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2016 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2017 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2018 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2019 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2020 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

2022 Audi A3

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

1999 Audi A4

Direct Fit
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore57.1 mm · Match
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -1.67 mm, inner change -4.68 mm vs mid OEM).

Fits With Hub Rings

2009 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

2010 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

2011 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

2012 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

2013 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

2014 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

2015 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change 3.68 mm, inner change 2.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

2016 Audi S4

Fits With Hub Rings
  • Bolt pattern5x112 · Match
  • Center bore66.5 → 57.1 mm
  • Wheel geometryCompatible with OEM envelope

Required part66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings

Required: 66.5 → 57.1 mm hub-centric rings. Geometry within known OEM envelope (approx. outer change -0.67 mm, inner change -5.68 mm vs mid OEM).

See matching hub rings →

Showing 24 of 320 evaluated donors. Same-model years are prioritized.

Audi S4 Years With Compatible Wheels

Only years with evidence-based interchange relationships are listed. Adjacent years are not assumed compatible.

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Specification
Wheels from
Installed on
Result (Click it)
Bolt Pattern
Bolt Pattern
The total number of bolt holes and the diameter of the circle they form.
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5x112
Center Bore
Center Bore
The hole in the center of the wheel that fits over the vehicle’s hub.
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57.1 mm
Thread Size
Thread Size
The size and spacing of the threads on the bolts or nuts that hold the wheel in place.
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M14 x 1.5
Rim Diameter
Rim Diameter
The wheel diameter in inches that determines which tire sizes will fit.
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18"
Rim Width
Rim Width
The distance between the inner edges of the wheel is measured in inches.
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8.0"
Wheel Offset
Wheel Offset
How far the wheel sits inward or outward relative to the hub mounting surface.
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45 mm
Backspacing
Backspacing
Shows how much space the wheel takes up toward the inside of the vehicle.
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-
Wheel Fasteners
Wheel Fasteners
The type of hardware used to secure the wheel to the vehicle.
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-

Wheel Fitment Parts for the 2005 Audi S4

Products below are matched to required fitment dimensions from our parts inventory. Confirm seat style, thickness, and clearance before ordering.

Lug Nuts / Wheel Bolts

M14 x 1.5

Wheel Adapters

5x112 · 57.1 mm hub

Directional bolt-pattern adapters. A spacer does not change PCD.

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Why These Wheels Fit

Wheel interchange depends on more than bolt pattern. Where data is available, this site compares:

  • Bolt pattern / PCD
  • Center bore direction (donor wheel bore must not be smaller than the hub)
  • Wheel diameter, width, and offset against known OEM ranges
  • Lug thread / hardware differences (vehicle-side hardware)

A normal wheel spacer does not change bolt pattern. Hub rings cannot enlarge a wheel bore that is smaller than the hub. Brake clearance and tire package fitment still require vehicle-specific checks when not confirmed in the dataset.

2005 Audi S4 wheel fitment guide: what interchanges, what to check, and how I verify it

Starting point

When I set up wheels for a 2005 Audi S4, I start by locking in the factory baseline. Think of it as your mental model for every comparison you make in the calculator. With the OEM numbers in place, it becomes simple to see what changes matter and which ones don’t.

Spec2005 Audi S4 (known OEM fitment)
Bolt pattern5x112
Center bore66.6 mm
Thread sizeM14 x 1.5
Rim diameter18 in
Rim width8.0 in
Wheel offset (ET)45 mm
Backspacing5.77 in
OEM tire size235/40R18

As a quick mental model, that 235/40R18 tire works out to roughly 25.4 inches in overall diameter, which helps me spot ride height and speedometer changes when I experiment with plus sizes in the calculator.

Small win

My first check is simple: will the donor wheel physically mount and center correctly? I confirm three basics before I worry about width or style.

1) Bolt pattern must be 5x112. 2) Center bore must seat on a 66.6 mm hub. If the donor wheel’s bore is larger, hub-centric rings that step down to 66.6 mm make the difference. 3) Hardware must match M14 x 1.5 threads, and the seat type must match the wheel’s design. Seat type can vary by wheel brand, so I verify that detail on the wheel itself or with the manufacturer rather than assume it.

On wheelinterchange.com, I set “Installed on (your vehicle)” to 2005 Audi S4 and use the calculator to load these OEM specs. Then I pick a “Wheels from (donor vehicle)” option or a “Custom wheel size,” and I can immediately see if the basics line up. That quick pass saves me headaches later.

Expand scope

Once the mount and centering look good, I shift to clearance and stance because that’s where rubbing, vibration, and steering feel live. The calculator makes this progression easy. I adjust the width, offset, and tire size under “Custom wheel size” and “Custom tire size,” watching how outer “poke” and inner clearance change. Changing rim diameter will update tire diameter in the comparison, which is exactly what I want to keep ride height and gearing in check.

My rule of thumb from S4 setups is to keep a close eye on inner clearance to the strut and brake caliper when moving inboard with higher offsets, and watch fender and liner clearance when moving outward with lower offsets or wider tires. The OEM backspacing of 5.77 inches is your anchor. More backspacing moves the wheel inward; less moves it outward. I also glance at total tire diameter change versus the ~25.4 inch baseline so I don’t drift far off target without realizing it.

Refine

This is where the details round everything out. I’ve learned to confirm these items before any final purchase:

  • Brake clearance: The S4’s factory brakes are substantial. If the calculator suggests reduced inner clearance, I test-fit or use a template from the wheel maker. A thin layer of painter’s tape on the caliper is a simple tell for rub marks after a careful spin test.
  • Hub-centric rings: If the donor wheel’s center bore is larger than 66.6 mm, I plan for rings that reduce to 66.6 mm. They’re inexpensive and worth the smoothness.
  • Lug hardware: Thread size is M14 x 1.5, but length and seat type need to match the wheel and any spacer you might add. If I add spacers, I match longer bolts accordingly.
  • Tire width/aspect: I use the calculator to see how a wider tire affects both fender clearance and steering feel. Small width bumps are usually straightforward; big changes need a closer look and a test-fit.

If your specific trim or brake package differs, clearances can change. In that case, I verify part numbers and rotor sizes with OEM sources and run a quick on-car test-fit before mounting tires.

Validate

Before I commit, I run a short checklist using the site tools and OEM references. Think of it as a final confidence pass.

  • Use the calculator to compare the donor wheel to the 2005 S4 baseline. Confirm inner clearance, outer positioning, and tire diameter deltas.
  • If trying a different rim diameter, let the calculator adjust tire diameter and review the speedometer impact shown in the comparison.
  • Confirm hardware in the owner’s manual or OEM service data: thread size is provided (M14 x 1.5), while torque specs and seat type should be verified from OEM documentation or the wheel maker.
  • Do a careful test-fit: mount the bare wheel, hand-rotate to check caliper and liner clearance, then load the suspension and turn full lock left/right. If you hear or see contact, reassess offset or width.

Tools I keep nearby for clean installs and checks:

Summary

Quick recap: the 2005 Audi S4 baseline is 5x112, 66.6 mm center bore, M14 x 1.5 hardware, 18x8 ET45 (5.77 in backspacing) with 235/40R18 tires. I load those into the wheelinterchange.com calculator, compare any donor wheel or custom setup, and watch inner clearance, outer position, and tire diameter. Think of the calculator as a safe sandbox for trying ideas before you touch a jack. If any value is missing for your exact trim or brake package, I confirm it with the OEM catalog and a controlled test-fit. With that sequence, you move from exploratory to resolved, confident that the wheel will mount correctly, run true, and clear everything that matters.

Nick Marchenko

Automotive Expert