2015 Audi S3 Wheel Offset

ET49 · ET41 · ET33 · ET51 · ET46 · ET48 · ET43

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET49 · ET41 · ET33 · ET51 · ET46 · ET48 · ET43
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 5.93 in · 6.11 in · 6.30 in · 5.76 in · 5.81 in · 4.89 in · 4.94 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
2.0TFSi · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	8x19	9x19	ET49 / ET41	5.93 in	235/35R19 / 255/30R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi Quattro · 2.0L, CJXC, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	6x17	ET51 / ET48	5.76 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi Quattro · 2.0L, CJXC, I4, Petrol	8x19	6x17	ET49 / ET48	5.93 in	235/35R19 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi Quattro · 2.0L, CJXC, I4, Petrol	8x18	6x17	ET46 / ET48	5.81 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi (ABA-8VCJXF) · 2.0L, CJX, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	6x17	ET51 / ET48	5.76 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi (ABA-8VCJXF) · 2.0L, CJX, I4, Petrol	8x19	6x17	ET49 / ET48	5.93 in	235/35R19 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi (ABA-8VCJXL) · 2.0L, CJX, I4, Petrol	8x18	6.5x17	ET46 / ET43	5.81 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi (ABA-8VCJXL) · 2.0L, CJX, I4, Petrol	8x19	6.5x17	ET49 / ET43	5.93 in	235/35R19 / 205/50R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi · 2.0L, CJXB, I4, Petrol	8x18	—	ET46	5.81 in	225/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi · 2.0L, CJXB, I4, Petrol	8x19	—	ET49	5.93 in	235/35R19	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0 TFSi · 2.0L, CJXB, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET51	5.76 in	225/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

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Real-World 2015 Audi S3 Wheel Setups

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

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

19-inch — 13 documented builds
18-inch — 7 documented builds

20 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

19×9 ET45

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/35R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RS05RR

Front: 18×8.5 ET45 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 18.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET47 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: HRE Flow Form 01

Front: 19×8.5 ET47 · 245/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 8.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 4.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×9 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rotiform DUS

Front: 19×9 ET38
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 23.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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19×9 ET52

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 255/35R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 9.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 15.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Audi RS6 replica

Front: 19×8.5 ET45 · 235/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 10.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS CH-R

Front: 19×8.5 ET48 · 225/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 7.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: VMR V701

Front: 19×8.5 ET45 · 235/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 10.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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19×8.5 ET45

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/35R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 10.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.3 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET44 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS CO

Front: 18×8 ET44 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 13.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Force

Front: 18×8.5 ET48 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 15.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Audi S3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Force

Front: 18×8.5 ET48 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET51 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 15.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

View full build on Modified1

More specs for the 2015 Audi S3

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.