2003 Audi A6 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5x112
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Thread: M14 x 1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Petrol	7x15	ET45	5.27 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8i Turbo · 1.8L, I4, Petrol	7x15	ET45	5.27 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8i Turbo · 1.8L, I4, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.8i Turbo · 1.8L, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	ET43	5.44 in	235/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, I4, Diesel	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, I4, Diesel	7x15	ET45	5.27 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
1.9TDi · 1.9L, I4, Diesel	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, ALT, I4, Petrol	6x15	ET45	4.77 in	195/65R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, ALT, I4, Petrol	7x15	ET45	5.27 in	205/60R15	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, ALT, I4, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET43	5.44 in	235/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BFC, BCZ, BDG, V6, Diesel	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	205/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BFC, BCZ, BDG, V6, Diesel	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.5TDi · 2.5L, BFC, BCZ, BDG, V6, Diesel	7.5x17	ET43	5.44 in	235/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.7i Biturbo · 2.7L, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.7i Biturbo · 2.7L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET45	5.52 in	235/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
2.7i Biturbo · 2.7L, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	235/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, ASN, V6, Petrol	7x16	ET45	5.27 in	215/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, ASN, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	ET45	5.52 in	235/45R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, ASN, V6, Petrol	8x18	ET43	5.69 in	235/40R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i quattro · 4.2L, ARS, ASG, BAS, V8, Petrol	8x17	ET35	5.38 in	255/40R17	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i quattro · 4.2L, ARS, ASG, BAS, V8, Petrol	8.5x18	ET30	5.43 in	255/35R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i quattro · 4.2L, ARS, ASG, BAS, V8, Petrol	7x16	ET32	4.76 in	215/55R16	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5
4.2i quattro · 4.2L, ARS, ASG, BAS, V8, Petrol	8x18	ET35	5.38 in	255/35R18	5x112	57.1 mm	M14 x 1.5

Lug hardware

Real-World 2003 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.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

20-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

Staggered · 20×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Audi A6 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MRR HR3

Front: 20×8.5 ET35 · 225/30R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET43 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 14.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2003 Audi A6

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.