Question on A3 alloys

[rupertv]

HI Everyone
First post on the forum.Just a question, I have an A3 2000 model and I need a set of alloys. I have found someone selling alloys from an Audi A3 2004 model. Will these fit? I found this info online:

A3 96 to 03 5x100PCD 35 to 45 Offset 57.1 Bore
A3 New after 03 5x112 PCD 45 to 50 Offset 57.1 Bore

WIll these alloys from the A3 2004 model fit my A3 2000 model?

Many thanks everyone

[tax guy]

They won't fit. If your car has 5x100 centers and the 04 has 5x112, you should be looking for 5x100 wheels.

[rupertv]

ok many thanks tax guy! Do the wheels have to be exact to what is listed for my model?

[tax guy]

Originally Posted by rupertv

ok many thanks tax guy! Do the wheels have to be exact to what is listed for my model?

The wheels must have the same bolt circle and offset range as the originals. You can log on to Tire Rack and view after market wheels specifically for your car (if you put in the year & model) and view the various offsets and wheels they recommend. Going too far outside such ranges is likely to cause rubbing, which is a big headache likely only fixed by removing the wheels and putting on others.

[Edwood]

you don't have to stick with 5x100 as 5x98 (fiat or alfa) wheels normally go on when you use wobbly bolts and the offsets can be adapted using spacers and even using alternative tyre widths can enable the use of different fitment wheels.