Collection: Audi A8 Original Rims

Upgrading or replacing a wheel on your Audi A8 is straightforward—just match your current wheel's size, color, and spoke pattern, and you're ready to roll. Need the exact specifications? Browse full fitment details for your specific A8 generation and trim below. You can find precise bolt patterns, center bores, offsets, tire sizes, and more across all model years. At Finish Line Wheels, our goal is simple: to help you get genuine OEM Audi replacement wheels with complete peace of mind at unbeatable savings.

Quick Specs at a Glance

What Bolt Pattern Does the Audi A8 Use?

Every Audi A8 generation—D2 through D5—uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, so this hasn't changed since the A8 launched in 1994. The center bore did change, though: 57.1mm on the D2 and D3, and roughly 66.5mm on the D4 and D5. That means a wheel can share the bolt circle with another generation and still need hub-centric rings to seat correctly, so don't assume a match on lug pattern alone means a clean swap.

About the Audi A8

The Audi A8 is Audi's flagship full-size luxury sedan, built for buyers who want the brand's most advanced technology, quietest cabin, and smoothest ride, typically paired with quattro all-wheel drive and air suspension. It competes directly with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series, and it's often the car a longtime Audi owner moves up to after years in an A6 or A7.

The A8 has been through four generations since 1994. The D2 introduced Audi's aluminum spaceframe construction, a genuine engineering first for a production sedan, while the D3 grew the car and added more advanced electronics. The D4, which arrived for 2010, brought a larger center bore alongside a more modern chassis, and the current D5, launched for 2017, added extensive semi-autonomous driving tech and a fully digital interior.

Wheel design has scaled up with each generation. Early D2 and D3 models mostly ran 16"–18" wheels in understated multi-spoke designs, reflecting the car's more conservative early styling. The D4 pushed into 20" territory on Prestige and S line trims, and the D5 now offers the S8 with a staggered 21" setup and an optional 22" performance wheel—a size that would have been unthinkable on the original D2.

Shoppers cross-shopping the A8 typically also look at the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7 Series—the two other pillars of the full-size luxury sedan segment, both offering a similar mix of technology, comfort, and prestige.

Vehicle Generations & Wheel Changes

The A8 has gone through four generations, and the bolt pattern has stayed the same throughout—the meaningful change is the center bore, which grew when Audi moved to the D4 platform in 2010, the same hub update the A6 later picked up at its C7 switch.

The single biggest thing to know: Every A8 generation shares the same 5x112 bolt pattern, but the center bore grew from 57.1mm on the D2 and D3 to roughly 66.5mm on the D4 and D5. Older and newer A8 wheels can share a bolt circle but still need correctly sized hub-centric rings to seat properly on the other generation's hub.

OEM Wheel Sizes & Fitment by Year

Exact wheel sizes and offsets varied by trim, market, and engine option, so treat these as the typical factory range for each era.

Audi A8 – D2 Generation (1994–2002)

Audi A8 – D3 Generation (2002–2010)

Audi A8 – D4 Generation (2010–2017, incl. Facelift)

Audi A8 – D5 Generation (2017–Present)

Trim Differences at a Glance (D5)

Why Choose Genuine OEM Wheels?

Factory (OEM) wheels are engineered specifically for your A8's suspension geometry, brake clearance, and load ratings. They're designed to match the A8's factory styling while maintaining the specifications Audi intended for the vehicle.

• Guaranteed fitment. No adapters, spacers, or “close enough” sizing—genuine wheels match your A8's exact factory specifications, including bolt pattern, offset, and hub bore.
• Resale and appearance. A stock-style wheel keeps the car looking factory-correct, which matters if you plan to sell later. Many buyers appreciate a vehicle that still has its original factory wheels.
• Correct load rating. OEM wheels are rated for your A8's exact weight and quattro all-wheel-drive setup where equipped. A knockoff or aftermarket wheel isn't always built to meet that same rating.
• TPMS compatibility. Factory wheels are drilled and shaped to work with your original tire pressure sensors without modification.

Aftermarket or Replica wheels might get you by, but if you're simply replacing a damaged wheel after curb damage, a pothole, or winter driving, a genuine OEM wheel is almost always the simpler, safer choice.

OEM vs. Replica & Aftermarket Wheels

Some drivers choose replica wheels for their similar appearance or price. If your goal is to replace a damaged factory wheel, a genuine OEM wheel offers the best path to the correct fit, finish, and overall appearance, without the extra research replica shopping usually requires. We offer genuine OEM at replica price levels, often less. Here's how the two options typically compare:

Frequently Asked Questions

What bolt pattern does an Audi A8 use?
Every A8 generation—D2 through D5—uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, so this hasn't changed since the A8 launched in 1994. The center bore did change, though: 57.1mm on the D2 and D3, and roughly 66.5mm on the D4 and D5.

Can I put D4 or D5 A8 wheels on a D3 A8?
The bolt pattern matches, but the center bore doesn't—D4 and D5 wheels use a roughly 66.5mm center bore, while D3 hubs are sized for 57.1mm. You'd need correctly sized hub-centric rings for the swap to center properly, and offset and width can also differ by trim, so verify fitment carefully before buying.

Do all A8 trims use the same size wheel?
No. Premium and Premium Plus trims typically run smaller wheels in the 18"–19" range, while Prestige and S line step up to 20", and the S8 uses a staggered setup up to 21" or 22" paired with larger brakes.

Is a genuine OEM wheel really worth it over a replica?
For most owners, yes. A genuine OEM wheel takes the guesswork out of fitment, TPMS compatibility, and load rating, and it keeps the car looking factory-correct—something that tends to matter again at resale time, when buyers are comparing your A8 against others on the lot.

Final Thoughts

The Audi A8's wheel fitment is consistent on paper—5x112 has carried through all four generations—but the center bore change at the D4 platform switch in 2010 is the detail that trips people up when shopping secondhand, the same fork in the road that shows up on the A6 a generation later.

Whether you're replacing a curbed rim, buying take-off wheels, or shopping for a full winter set, a genuine OEM wheel is the simplest way to keep that fitment factory-correct and your A8 looking the way it did on the day it left the dealership. If you're unsure which factory wheel originally came on your Audi A8, Finish Line Wheels can help you identify the correct replacement.