After seeing that there is beeing started new threads on the same topic
almost every day I wanted to make an thread to help this.
Looking for new wheels or just wondering about what size will fit?
Audi A5 has been delivered with different sizes according to different motors or where dey are delivered.
The standard wheels are usually:
7,5 X 17" ET28 With 225\50R17
8,5 x 18" ET 28 245\40R18
8,5 X 19" ET 32 255\35R19
9 x 19" ET 33 255\35R19
9 X 20" ET 29 265\30R20
9 X 20" ET 26 275\35R20 for OEM RS rotors
The bolt pattern are 5x112, centre hub must be 66,6mm(online it's written 66,1 66,5 and 66,6)
This is mostly the basic "must know"
What does offset mean:
Tirerack will tell you
calculator for wheels and tires:
Will they fit?
Offset calculator
And another offset calculator
Usual question are:
will wheels from a4\a6 or other audis fit my A5?
-Yes, sort of, if the centre hub is same size(older audis uses smaller centre hub), but the offset is wrong, then you would have to use spacers.
Use of spacers has been discussed if are safe\smart, but there will be more stress on wheel bearings.
The orginal wheels don't sit close enough to the fenders, how big spacer is needed?
-The answer is normally depending on what width the wheels are. And how flush you want it to be.But you can either measure
the space from wheel to arch and using the calculator above. Or read what others use and calculate.
If I lower my car will this affect how big and\or wide wheels I can use?
-Both yes and no, depend on how low you are going. But usually you can go really low on the 5'er without downsizing on the wheels.
How big wheels can i put on the 5'er?
-People have used up to 21" without modifying anything, but with bigger wheels the car can look higher, and you might want to lower it.
Will other wheels affect the perfomance or handeling?
-The fact is there are light wheels and heavier wheels, heavier tires will make your car slower on acceleration and use more fuel.
Wide tires can make better traction and grip. But can also be the oppositt on wet road.
Should I use staggered wheels or not?
-Usually no problems, but if it is Quattro, it must be same rolling circumference, or within few % difference.
How wide wheels can fit?
-I've seen 10,5" wide wheels used in front and 12" and 13" used rear.
Example:
10" in front and 11" in the back
Ask question here instead of making a new thread and first post can be updated with info.
almost every day I wanted to make an thread to help this.
Looking for new wheels or just wondering about what size will fit?
Audi A5 has been delivered with different sizes according to different motors or where dey are delivered.
The standard wheels are usually:
7,5 X 17" ET28 With 225\50R17
8,5 x 18" ET 28 245\40R18
8,5 X 19" ET 32 255\35R19
9 x 19" ET 33 255\35R19
9 X 20" ET 29 265\30R20
9 X 20" ET 26 275\35R20 for OEM RS rotors
The bolt pattern are 5x112, centre hub must be 66,6mm(online it's written 66,1 66,5 and 66,6)
This is mostly the basic "must know"
What does offset mean:
Tirerack will tell you
calculator for wheels and tires:
Will they fit?
Offset calculator
And another offset calculator
Usual question are:
will wheels from a4\a6 or other audis fit my A5?
-Yes, sort of, if the centre hub is same size(older audis uses smaller centre hub), but the offset is wrong, then you would have to use spacers.
Use of spacers has been discussed if are safe\smart, but there will be more stress on wheel bearings.
The orginal wheels don't sit close enough to the fenders, how big spacer is needed?
-The answer is normally depending on what width the wheels are. And how flush you want it to be.But you can either measure
the space from wheel to arch and using the calculator above. Or read what others use and calculate.
If I lower my car will this affect how big and\or wide wheels I can use?
-Both yes and no, depend on how low you are going. But usually you can go really low on the 5'er without downsizing on the wheels.
How big wheels can i put on the 5'er?
-People have used up to 21" without modifying anything, but with bigger wheels the car can look higher, and you might want to lower it.
Will other wheels affect the perfomance or handeling?
-The fact is there are light wheels and heavier wheels, heavier tires will make your car slower on acceleration and use more fuel.
Wide tires can make better traction and grip. But can also be the oppositt on wet road.
Should I use staggered wheels or not?
-Usually no problems, but if it is Quattro, it must be same rolling circumference, or within few % difference.
How wide wheels can fit?
-I've seen 10,5" wide wheels used in front and 12" and 13" used rear.
Example:
10" in front and 11" in the back
Ask question here instead of making a new thread and first post can be updated with info.
