2008 Audi A6 Wheel Offset

ET35 · ET45 · ET48 · ET41 · ET43 · ET38

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET35 · ET45 · ET48 · ET41 · ET43 · ET38
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.88 in · 5.52 in · 5.89 in · 5.11 in · 5.69 in · 5.75 in · 5.86 in · 6.00 in
Bolt pattern: 5×112
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel	7x16	—	ET35	4.88 in	205/60R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel	7.5x16	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TDi · I4, Diesel	7.5x17	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET45	5.52 in	235/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0TFSi · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	8x17	—	ET48	5.89 in	245/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, V6, Petrol	7x16	7x17	ET35 / ET41	4.88 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	7x17	ET45 / ET41	5.52 in	225/50R17 / 205/55R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.7TDi · V6, Diesel	7.5x17	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.7TDi · V6, Diesel	8x17	—	ET48	5.89 in	245/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.7TDi · V6, Diesel	8x18	—	ET48	5.89 in	245/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8 FSi · 2.8L, CCEA, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8 FSi · 2.8L, CCEA, V6, Petrol	8x17	—	ET48	5.89 in	245/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8 FSi · 2.8L, CCEA, V6, Petrol	8x18	—	ET48	5.89 in	245/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8FSi · V6, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET45	5.52 in	225/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8FSi · V6, Petrol	8x17	—	ET48	5.89 in	245/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.8FSi · V6, Petrol	8x18	—	ET48	5.89 in	245/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0 TFSi · 3.0L, CAJA, V6, Petrol	8x18	8x19	ET43	5.69 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0 TFSi · 3.0L, CAJA, V6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x19	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	255/35R19 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, CDYA, CDYC, V6, Diesel	8x18	8x19	ET43	5.69 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0TDi · 3.0L, CDYA, CDYC, V6, Diesel	8.5x19	8x19	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	255/35R19 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, BBJ, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	7x17	ET45 / ET41	5.52 in	225/50R17 / 205/55R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, BBJ, V6, Petrol	8x17	7x17	ET48 / ET41	5.89 in	245/45R17 / 205/55R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, BBJ, V6, Petrol	8x18	7x17	ET48 / ET41	5.89 in	245/40R18 / 205/55R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, BBJ, V6, Petrol	7x16	7x17	ET35 / ET41	4.88 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2 FSi · 3.1L, V6, Petrol	8x18	8x19	ET43	5.69 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2 FSi · 3.1L, V6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x19	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	255/35R19 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2FSi · 3.2L, V6, Petrol	8x18	8x19	ET43	5.69 in	245/40R18 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.2FSi · 3.2L, V6, Petrol	8.5x19	8x19	ET38 / ET43	5.75 in	255/35R19 / 245/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2FSi · 4.2L, V8, Petrol	8x18	—	ET43	5.69 in	245/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2FSi · 4.2L, V8, Petrol	8.5x19	—	ET41	5.86 in	255/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2FSi · 4.2L, V8, Petrol	9x20	—	ET38	6.00 in	255/30R20	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, BAT, V8, Petrol	8x18	—	ET43	5.69 in	245/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, BAT, V8, Petrol	8.5x19	—	ET41	5.86 in	255/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i · 4.2L, BAT, V8, Petrol	9x20	—	ET38	6.00 in	255/30R20	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2008 Audi A6 Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

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20-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

Staggered · 20×8.5 / 20×10.5

Documented on a 2008 Audi A6 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Surge - M112

Front: 20×8.5 · 235/30R20
Rear: 20×10.5 · 285/25R20

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Compared with the 20×9 ET38 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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