20×8.5 ET38 Wheels on a 2010 Audi A4

3 documented builds specifically using ET38

Show evidence for this exact wheel size and offset on my vehicle/year. Exact size+offset builds are observational evidence only — not a universal fit, not the “correct” offset, and not a no-rub guarantee.

Evidence summary

Documented builds using 20×8.5: 10
Documented builds specifically using 20×8.5 ET38: 3
Axle context: 0 square · 3 staggered · 3 front-only · 0 rear-only · 0 both axles

3 documented 2010 Audi A4 builds in our database use 20×8.5 ET38 wheels. This is observed use — not a fit confirmation.

Compared with OEM

Aftermarket: 20×8.5 ET38

Compared with the OEM 19×8.5 ET43 configuration.

Width: same width

Outer edge 5 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)

Inner edge 5 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

Geometry is deterministic vs the named OEM baseline. It does not mean the setup fits or will clear.

Tires documented with 20×8.5 ET38

245/35R20 — 2 builds
245/30R20 — 1 build

245/35R20: +2.8% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.
245/30R20: -0.9% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.

Documented tire pairings are not tire recommendations.