Audi A4 (8D2, B5) Tire Sizes & Rim Specifications by Year and Trim

The Audi A4 (8D2, B5) was produced with varying tire sizes and rim dimensions depending on the model year and trim level. Common factory tire sizes span from 195/65R15 to 225/45R17, while rim diameters usually range between 15 and 17 inches with widths from 6 to 7.5 inches.\n\nHigher trims or sport packages often feature wider rims and lower profile tires for improved handling, whereas base trims use narrower rims with more moderate tire profiles for comfort and efficiency. Always verify your specific trim's tire markings, which include width, aspect ratio, and diameter.\n\nWhen comparing trims, focus on rim width × diameter pairs as they directly affect tire fitment and vehicle dynamics. This helps ensure safety and performance when selecting replacements or upgrades.\n\nConsult your vehicle manual or a trusted tire catalog to match exact sizes for your Audi A4 (8D2, B5) model year and trim, especially if switching between trims or aftermarket wheels.

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire size Wheel
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.8 quattro2001215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) S4 quattro2001225/45R177" × 17"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.62000195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.82000195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro2000195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T2000195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro2000195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI2000195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro2000195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.42000195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.4 quattro2000195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI2000215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI quattro2000215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.62000215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.6 quattro2000215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.82000215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.8 quattro2000215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) S4 quattro2000225/45R177" × 17"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.61999195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.81999195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro1999195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T1999195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro1999195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI1999195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro1999195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.41999195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.4 quattro1999195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI1999215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI quattro1999215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.61999215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.6 quattro1999215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.81999215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.8 quattro1999215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) S4 quattro1999225/45R177" × 17"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.61998195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.81998195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro1998195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T1998195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro1998195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI1998195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro1998195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.41998195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.4 quattro1998195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI1998215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI quattro1998215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.61998215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.6 quattro1998215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.81998215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.8 quattro1998215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) S4 quattro1998225/45R177" × 17"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.61997195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.81997195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro1997195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T1997195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro1997195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI1997195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro1997195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.41997195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.4 quattro1997195/65R157" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI1997215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI quattro1997215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.61997215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.6 quattro1997215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.81997215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.8 quattro1997215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) S4 quattro1997225/45R177" × 17"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.61996195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.81996195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro1996195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T1996195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro1996195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI1996195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro1996195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.61996215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.6 quattro1996215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.81996215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.8 quattro1996215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.61995195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.81995195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro1995195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T1995195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro1995195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI1995195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.61995215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.6 quattro1995215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.81995215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 2.8 quattro1995215/55R167" × 16"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.61994195/65R156" × 15"
Audi A4 (8D2, B5) 1.81994195/65R156" × 15"

For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Audi A4 (8D2, B5).

FAQ

What tire sizes are common for the Audi A4 (8D2, B5)?
Typical tire sizes range from 195/65R15 to 225/45R17 depending on the trim and model year.
How do rim widths vary across Audi A4 (8D2, B5) trims?
Rim widths usually fall between 6 and 7.5 inches, with sportier trims featuring wider rims.
Can I mix tire sizes between different Audi A4 (8D2, B5) trims?
It's best to use tire sizes compatible with your specific trim’s rim dimensions to maintain safety and performance.
Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

inchmm
Size 1Size 2DiffDiff(%)
Diameter25.0"25.4"0.5"1.89%
Width7.7"8.5"0.8"10.26%
Circumference78.4"79.9"1.5"1.86%
Profile height5.0"4.2"-0.7"-15.08%
Turnover per mile80779314-1.73%
Clearance--+0.2"-
25.0"
7.7"
old tire side
25.5"
8.5"
new tire side
old tire
15"
old rim
5.0"
new tire
17"
new rim
4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading20 mph30 mph40 mph50 mph60 mph70 mph80 mph90 mph
Actual20.430.540.750.961.171.281.491.6