Audi RS5 Wheels and Rims

Audi RS5 Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Audi RS5 is the full performance version of the A5 coupe and Sportback, sitting above the warm S5 in the A5 family. Element Wheels catalogs the modern RS5 across two generations: B8 (2012-2015) and the current B9 (2018 and up). Quattro all wheel drive is standard on every RS5. The B9 ships with Steel Brakes from the factory and an optional Carbon Ceramic Brake package, and we track those as separate catalog rows because the front caliper clearance behind the wheel face is different. Worth knowing up front: the RS5 runs SQUARE (same wheel spec front and rear), not staggered. Most performance cars in this segment (BMW M3, M4, Mercedes AMG C63) ship staggered. The RS5 is the exception because Quattro AWD benefits from matching wheel and tire on every corner. The B8 and B9 share the 5x112 bolt pattern and 66.56mm hub bore, which also matches the A5 and S5 on the same chassis. Pick your generation below for the fitment specs.

Find Your Audi RS5 Generation

Pick your chassis and brake package to see wheels and rims that fit your specific RS5. Bolt pattern is 5x112 across both modern generations. Centerbore is 66.56mm on every modern RS5. What changes is the brake package on the B9 (Steel or Carbon Ceramic) and the clearance window behind the wheel face. The Carbon Ceramic option carries the tightest wheel face clearance in the lineup.

The Audi RS5 Bolt Pattern

Every modern RS5 uses 5x112 with M14x1.5 lug bolts. Audi runs bolts on its sedans and coupes, not studs and nuts the way most American and Asian platforms do. The lug bolt threads directly into the hub, the wheel sits between the head of the bolt and the hub face, and there is no lug stud to align the wheel before tightening. This makes a hub centric fit more important on an RS5 than on a stud and nut car. The bolt pattern has stayed 5x112 across the B8 (2012-2015) and the current B9 (2018 and up). The centerbore is 66.56mm on every modern RS5. The 5x112 / 66.56mm spec matches the A5 and S5 of the same chassis, so wheels bolt across at the lug pattern. What does not always cross is brake clearance and offset.

The 5x112 bolt pattern is shared with the rest of the modern Audi sedan family (A3, A4, A6, A7, A8) and the VW Group passenger car siblings. It is NOT the same as the 5x114.3 pattern used on Japanese sedans. The two patterns sit about 2mm apart on the lug circle and are not interchangeable. The 5x112 / 66.56mm spec on the modern RS5 also matches the larger Audi platforms (Q5, Q7) at the hub level, though the brake package and offset windows differ from those SUVs. Compare against the rest of the Audi lineup at our Audi wheels and rims hub.

Why the RS5 Runs Square and What the Brake Package Changes

Most performance cars in the RS5's segment ship staggered (BMW M3, M4, AMG C63). The RS5 ships square: same width and same diameter front and rear. Quattro AWD is the reason. The all wheel drive system distributes power across both axles, so the rear axle does not need the wider tire footprint that a rear drive M3 needs. For wheel buyers, square fitment means you only need to track one spec for both axles, and a rotation between front and rear is straightforward.

The brake package is the second fitment variable on the B9. The Steel Brake package is the standard configuration. The Carbon Ceramic Brake package is the optional upgrade. Both run the same 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.56mm centerbore, 9 to 10.5 inch width window, and 19 to 20 inch diameter window. The difference is at the wheel face. The Carbon Ceramic caliper face is physically larger than the Steel caliper, and the ceramic rotor mounting hat takes more clearance behind the wheel spokes. Wheels with deeply concave back surfaces need verification against the brake package you actually have. We measure both versions separately and track them as separate catalog rows for that reason. The B8 RS5 (2012-2015) shipped with a single brake package that does not split into Steel and Carbon Ceramic the way the B9 does.

How We Confirm Fitment on Audi RS5 Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on the platforms we sell wheels for, including every modern RS5 chassis and brake configuration. For the RS5 that means clearance from the wheel to the fender, gap between the back of the wheel and the suspension, brake caliper height for the Steel and Carbon Ceramic packages on the B9, hub bore confirmation at 66.56mm, lug bolt seat depth for M14x1.5 bolts, and the square fitment relationship that holds across every RS5 row in our catalog. At our fitment facility in Chandler, Arizona, the Element Wheels team measures directly on the physical platforms we support. We don't pull specs from manufacturer sheets the way most retailers do.

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Audi RS5 Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Audi RS5 Wheels Right the First Time

Pick your generation above to see wheels and rims that fit. We measure the RS5 across the B8 (2012-2015) and the current B9 (2018 and up) with both Steel and Carbon Ceramic Brakes. We confirm the 5x112 bolt pattern and 66.56mm hub bore on every car, track the brake package as a separate catalog variable on the B9, and document the square fitment that distinguishes the RS5 from its rear drive M3 and AMG C63 competitors. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.