Audi 8Y S3 Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

Models Covered in This Guide

2022+ Audi S3 (8Y)

The 8Y generation Audi S3 provides plenty of refined performance for spirited street driving. However, with the right setup these cars can prove to be quite competent out on the track. Taking into consideration the Quattro AWD system and front-biased weight distribution of the S3, a rotatable square setup is a must to ensure even tire wear at all four corners. Shedding unsprung weight by downsizing to an 18" or even a 17" wheel will also improve upon the overall handling, braking, and acceleration characteristics of the car.

Our 17" and 18" SM-10, VS-5RS, and ML-10RT wheels compliment the 8Y generation Audi S3 perfectly for both street and track use, with various fitments available to cater to your specific application. With a 5x112 bolt pattern and a 57.1mm center bore, our VW/Audi-specific wheels provide a complete bolt-on fitment without the need for centering rings, spacers, or hub adapters.

OEM+ Wheel Fitment

Easy upgrades for street-driven cars

These fitments are ready-to-bolt-on, typically without any modifications, and provide a meaningful increase in wheel width over stock. Available in 18" diameters, the fitments listed in this section are an ideal choice for the enthusiast who regularly drives their Audi on the street but still wants to participate in a few HPDE's as well. These fitments are a great match for a completely stock or lightly modified S3.

Wheels

Front & Rear: 18x8.5” ET43

Popular Fitment
Available in SM-10 design only

Tires

APEX Staff Pick: 235/40-18

Direct fit
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240 TW)
R-Compounds: Goodyear Supercar Eagle 3R (100 TW), Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Wider Alternative: 245/40-18

Direct fit with most street tire compounds
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW), Goodyear Supercar 3 (220 TW)
R-Compounds: Goodyear Supercar Eagle 3R (100 TW), Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Wider Alternative 2: 245/35-18

Direct fit
With a shorter overall rolling diameter compared to the 245/40-18, the 245/35-18 will allow you to run a wider contact patch while reducing the chance of rubbing under suspension compression.
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW)
R-Compounds: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (180 TW)

Wider Alternative 3: 255/35-18

Direct fit with most street tire compounds
Not recommended when running tire compounds that tend to run wide in the shoulders (200TW or R compounds), as those will be better supported with our 18x9" ET42 fitment.
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
R-Compounds: Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Slimmer Alternative (OE width): 225/40-18

Direct fit
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Michelin Cup 2 240 Connect (240 TW)
R-Compounds: Nitto NT01 (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Performance Street and Track Wheel Fitment

Wider fitments for enhanced performance

Vehicle Color

Design

Wheel Finish

Diameter

Audi S3 8Y
Audi S3 8Y

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 8Y S3. These aggressive wheel specs will typically require supportive modifications commonly found on track cars. Available in 17", 18", and 19" diameters to cater to a variety of performance-focused tire sizes and compounds. With a focus on brake clearance, our Audi-specific fitments are able to clear the standard 8Y S3 brakes with ease, as well as a variety of aftermarket BBKs. However, brake clearance can vary depending on wheel design, as the VS-5RS and SM-10 will have better clearance for larger aftermarket brakes compared to the ML-10RT.

Wheels

Front & Rear: 17x9” ET42

Popular Fitment
Available in SM-10 and VS-5RS designs.

Tires

APEX Staff Pick: 255/40-17

Additional front and rear negative camber is recommended when using aggressive track-focused tire compounds.
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW)
R-Compounds: Goodyear Supercar Eagle 3R (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Slimmer Alternative: 245/40-17

Direct fit with most street tire compounds
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW), Continental Extremecontact Force (200 TW), BFG Rival S 1.5 (200 TW)
R-Compounds: Goodyear Supercar Eagle 3R (100 TW), Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Wheels

Front & Rear: 18x9” ET42

The best track setup option for those running aftermarket BBKs with rotor sizes that require 18" or larger wheels.
Available in SM-10, VS-5RS, and ML-10RT designs.

Tires

APEX Staff Pick: 255/35-18

Additional front and rear negative camber is recommended when using aggressive track-focused tire compounds.
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
R-Compounds: Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Wider Alternative: 265/35-18

Additional front and rear negative camber is required when using aggressive track-focused tire compounds.
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
R-Compounds: Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Slimmer Alternative: 245/40-18

Direct fit with most street tire compounds
All-Season: Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 (540 TW)
Max Performance Summer: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (300 TW), Continental Extreme Contact (340TW)
Extreme Performance Summer: Yokohama A052 (200 TW), Dunlop Direzza ZIII (200 TW), Falken RT660 (200 TW)
R-Compounds: Toyo R888R (100 TW)

Wheels:

Front & Rear: 19x9” ET42
- Available in ML-10RT design only.

Tires:

APEX Staff Pick: 245/35-19
- Additional front and rear negative camber is recommended when using aggressive track-focused tire compounds.
Wider Alternative: 255/30-19
- Additional front and rear negative camber is required when using aggressive track-focused tire compounds.

Additional Resources

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.