2013 Audi TT RS - Wheel Fitment Guide and Interchange

tl;dr

Your 2013 TT RS uses 5x112, 57.1 hub bore, and M14x1.5 bolts. Known OEM wheel is 19x9 ET52 with about 6.55 in backspacing. Known OEM tire entry here is 245/40R18. If any value differs on your car, confirm on the door placard and with the calculator above. Keep the hub bore 57.1 or use rings. Test any donor wheel in the calculator before you buy.

Key OEM data

Notes: Some trims or markets may vary. If your placard shows a different tire, use that in the calculator.

Recommendation

I set up TT RS swaps in two passes. First, confirm your baseline, then model the change.

• Baseline: Read your door placard and current wheel stamps. Enter those in the calculator as “Installed on your vehicle”. If the tire differs from 245/40R18 here, use your placard value.
• Model options: Enter the donor wheel under “Wheels from”. Adjust custom rim width, diameter, and offset. Changing rim diameter updates tire diameter in the comparison, so watch the total tire diameter.
• Stay hubcentric: Keep 57.1 mm bore, or use 57.1 rings on larger-bore wheels.
• Keep geometry close: Match bolt pattern 5x112 and a similar offset to ET52. Use the inner and outer clearance deltas in the calculator to judge fit.

Impact

• Offset and width shift inner clearance and fender poke. Too far in can rub the strut. Too far out can catch the arch liner.
• Diameter changes affect speedometer and gearing feel. Large jumps can upset ABS and stability logic.
• Audi AWD is sensitive to rolling diameter. Keep all four tires matched to protect the drivetrain.
• Heavier assemblies increase unsprung mass. Ride and braking can degrade.

Risks

• Brake caliper spoke clearance is easy to miss. Use the calculator’s inner clearance change and still test fit before mounting tires.
• Wrong hub bore causes vibration. Always center on the hub, not the bolts.
• Bolt seat mismatch can loosen hardware. Verify the wheel’s seat type and match your M14x1.5 bolts.
• Spacer use needs longer bolts and hubcentric lips. Avoid flat spacers with no hub support.
• TPMS setup differs by market. Confirm if your car uses sensors or indirect monitoring in the owner’s manual.

Next actions

• Checklist - confirm your baseline:
  • Photograph wheel stamps for size and offset.
  • Read the door placard for tire size and load index.
  • Measure current inner and outer clearances if space is tight.
• Use the calculator:
  • Set “Installed on” to your confirmed OEM wheel and tire.
  • Set “Wheels from” to the donor or a custom size.
  • Review inner clearance and outer poke changes. Aim for safe margins.
  • Keep total tire diameter close to stock to protect AWD and electronics.
• Parts planning:
  • Order hubcentric rings if the donor bore is larger than 57.1 mm. Search 57.1 hubcentric rings
  • Get correct M14x1.5 bolts with the right seat and length for your wheel and any spacer. Search M14x1.5 wheel bolts
  • Use a torque wrench and a wheel hanger guide pin for safe installs. Search 1/2 inch torque wrench Search wheel hanger guide pin M14
• Mounting:
  • Dry fit a bare wheel to check hub, caliper, and spoke clearance.
  • Install hardware by hand, then torque in star pattern to the value in your Audi manual.
  • Re-torque after 50-100 miles.

Gotchas

• Center caps and TPMS may not transfer across brands.
• Backspacing and offset both matter. Trust the calculator’s clearance readout.
• Winter setups need extra caliper clearance with chains or socks.

How to confirm unknowns

If any spec differs on your car, verify with the door placard, wheel casting marks, and Audi service literature. You can also cross-check with your dealer by VIN. Use the calculator on this page to model any change before purchase.

Safety note

Never force-fit hardware. If the wheel does not seat fully on the hub, stop and reassess. When in doubt, have a professional test fit and road-force balance the set.