Audi Gen 1 R8 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Models Covered in This Guide

2007-2012 Gen 1 Audi R8

2012-2016 Gen 1.5 Audi R8

Looking for the most ideal wheel & tire fitment for your 2007-2016 Audi R8? Our first generation Audi R8 fitment guide has you covered with chassis-specific wheel & tire size recommendations that allow you to run wider rubber to increase performance both on and off the track. This guide covers both Gen 1 and Gen 1.5 Audi R8 models and showcases our R8-specific VS-5RS staggered fitment. This performance-focused fitment was developed from the ground-up to maximize the wheel & tire size possible to fit under the factory fenders, with only minimal or no additional modifications required in most cases. Our Gen 1/1.5 R8 VS-5RS setup provides a flush fit with the fenders both front and rear, offering an aggressive appearance to match the significant performance jump our wheels provide over the OEM setup.

Note for rear fitment on Gen 1/1.5 R8 models:

Our R8 specific rear 19x11" ET38 VS-5RS utilizes a larger 66.6mm centerbore to support both Gen 1/1.5 (57.1mm rear centerbore) and Gen 2/2.5 (66.6mm rear centerbore) R8 models. However, for Gen 1/1.5 cars that have the smaller 57.1mm rear centerbore, centering rings will be required to support the 19x11" ET38 wheel out back.

These fitments are the perfect match for weekend track warriors and hardcore racers seeking to maximize the wheel and tire size that they can fit on their Gen 1/1.5 Audi R8. These aggressive wheel specs will occasionally require supportive modifications commonly found on track cars, such as increased negative camber. While certain configurations can provide a complete direct fit on a stock car, additional modifications may be required for a rub-free fitment depending on your suspension setup and specific tire selection. With a focus on brake clearance, our 19" fitments are able to clear the factory Gen 1/1.5 R8 brakes with ease, as well as a variety of aftermarket BBKs.

Note for rear fitment on Gen 1/1.5 R8 models:

Our R8 specific rear 19x11" ET38 VS-5RS utilizes a larger 66.6mm centerbore to support both Gen 1/1.5 (57.1mm rear centerbore) and Gen 2/2.5 (66.6mm rear centerbore) R8 models. However, for Gen 1/1.5 cars that have the smaller 57.1mm rear centerbore, centering rings will be required to support the 19x11" ET38 wheel out back.

Staggered Setups:

Front: 19x9" ET34 with 245/35-19 tires // Rear: 19x11" ET38 with 305/30-19 tires

• Available in Forged VS-5RS design only.
• Popular fitment.
• Rear 57.1mm to 66.6mm centering rings required for all gen 1/1.5 R8 models.
• Direct fit with street-focused tire compounds.
• More aggressive track-focused tires may require a touch of additional negative camber.
• OEM 235/35-19 front and 295/30-19 rear tires can also be used as a direct fit.
• Wider 255/35-19 front and 315/30-19 rear tires can also be used but typically requires additional camber to fit, depending on your ride height and specific tire selection.

Whether you are a casual weekend track warrior that still enjoys your car on the street, or a hard core racer competing for a spot on the podium, negative camber is a vital part of chassis setup that has many benefits. Not only will adding negative camber create more room for wider wheel and tire configurations, it more importantly improves handling, turn-in and tire longevity. Learn more in our blog article, The Positives of Negative Camber.

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