Audi Tyre Fitting Scotland: A3, A4, Q3, Q5, Q7 & e-tron

# Audi Tyre Fitting Scotland: Every Model Covered

Audi is one of the most popular premium car brands in Scotland, particularly in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen. Audi vehicles often use staggered fitments, run-flat tyres, and high-load-index specifications that differ from mainstream cars. Tyre Rescue provides specialist mobile Audi tyre fitting across all of Scotland — correct spec, first time, every time.

Audi A1 Tyre Sizes

The Audi A1 (GB8, 2019–present):

A1 Trim	Tyre Size
A1 Sport	195/60R15 or 205/55R16
A1 S Line	215/45R17 or 225/35R18
A1 Citycarver	205/60R16

Older A1 (2010–2018): 195/65R15 base, 205/55R16 mid, 225/35R18 on S Line sport.

Audi A3 Tyre Sizes

The Audi A3 (8Y, 2020–present) — includes A3 Sportback, Saloon, and 45 TFSI e PHEV:

A3 Trim	Tyre Size
A3 Sport / Technik	225/50R17
A3 S Line	225/40R18 or 245/35R19
A3 S3	245/35R19
A3 RS3	255/35R19 (front), 255/35R19 (rear)
A3 45 TFSI e (PHEV)	225/40R18 (load index 92+)

Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020): 205/55R16 base, 225/45R17 mid, 235/35R19 S3/RS3.

PHEV note: The A3 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid adds significant weight. Load index must be verified before fitting.

Audi A4 & A5 Tyre Sizes

The Audi A4 B9 (2015–present):

A4 Trim	Tyre Size
A4 Sport	225/55R16 or 235/45R17
A4 S Line	245/40R18
A4 S4	255/35R19
A4 Allroad	235/55R17 or 245/45R18
A4 45 TFSI e PHEV	245/40R18 (load index 97+)

Audi A5 (F5, 2016–present): Similar sizes to A4 — 245/40R18 base, 265/30R20 on RS5.

Audi Q3 Tyre Sizes

The Audi Q3 (F3, 2019–present):

Q3 Trim	Tyre Size
Q3 Sport	215/65R16 or 235/50R18
Q3 S Line	235/45R19 or 255/40R19
Q3 45 TFSI e PHEV	235/45R19 (load index 95+)
Q3 RS Q3	255/40R20

Audi Q5 Tyre Sizes

The Audi Q5 (FY, 2017–present) — UK's bestselling Audi model:

Q5 Trim	Tyre Size
Q5 Sport	235/65R17 or 255/50R19
Q5 S Line	255/45R20
Q5 SQ5	255/45R20 or 265/40R21
Q5 55 TFSI e PHEV	255/45R20 (load index 105+)
Q5 Sportback	255/45R20

Q5 PHEV: The Q5 55 TFSI e is a heavier vehicle — load index requirements are stringent. Never fit a standard-load-index tyre on a Q5 PHEV.

Audi Q7 & Q8 Tyre Sizes

Model	Tyre Size
Q7 Sport	235/65R19
Q7 S Line	255/50R20 or 285/45R20
Q7 SQ7	285/40R21 or 285/45R20
Q8 / SQ8	285/45R20 or 295/40R21
Q8 e-tron	255/50R20 (front) / 255/45R21

Audi e-tron, Q4 e-tron & e-tron GT

Audi's electric vehicle range has specific tyre requirements:

Audi Q4 e-tron (2021–present):

• 215/55R19 (standard) or 235/50R20 or 255/45R21
• High load index required (98+ for AWD)
• Acoustic foam-lined tyres recommended to reduce EV road noise

Audi e-tron (now Q8 e-tron, 2019–present):

• 265/45R20 (standard) or 265/40R21
• Minimum load index 108 (the vehicle weighs ~2.6 tonnes)
• OE-approved Pirelli, Michelin, or Continental EV tyres recommended

Audi e-tron GT & RS e-tron GT:

• 265/35R20 (front), 305/30R20 (rear) — staggered fitment
• Important: Staggered fitments cannot be rotated. Call us to confirm front and rear specs separately.

EV tyre fitting note: Audi electric models do not carry spare tyres. Mobile fitting is the only solution for a flat EV tyre. We carry EV-specification stock for all Audi electric models.

Audi RS Models — Performance Tyre Sizes

RS Model	Tyre Size
RS3	255/35R19
RS4 Avant	265/35R19 or 275/30R20
RS6 Avant	275/30R21 or 285/25R22
RS Q3	255/40R20
RS Q8	285/40R22 or 295/35R22

RS performance note: RS models use Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, Continental SportContact 6, or Pirelli P Zero as OE tyres. We carry performance-grade equivalents for RS models — call ahead on 0141 266 0690 to confirm stock for your specific size.

Audi TPMS Reset

All Audi models have TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), typically:

• Indirect TPMS (A1, A3, Q3): Reset via MMI — Car → Servicing & Checks → Tyres → Store Current Settings
• Direct TPMS (Q7, Q8, e-tron, RS models): Requires a TPMS diagnostic tool to relearn each sensor position

Tyre Rescue carries Audi-compatible TPMS reset tools for all models. Reset is included at no additional charge with every fitting.

Emergency Audi Tyre Fitting in Scotland

If you have a flat tyre on your Audi anywhere in Scotland:

1. A3, A4, Q3, Q5: Check if your Audi has a run-flat tyre (marked DSST or ROF on the sidewall) — if so, you can drive carefully to a safe location at no more than 50mph
2. e-tron, Q4 e-tron: No spare wheel — call immediately
3. RS models: Performance tyres are not run-flats; stop safely and call us
4. Call 0141 266 0690 — give your registration number for instant tyre identification

Response times: Glasgow 25–40 min, Edinburgh 50–65 min, Aberdeen ~90 min.

Why Use Tyre Rescue for Your Audi?

• Premium brand expertise — we understand staggered fitments, RS performance specs, and PHEV load index requirements
• Audi EV specialists — OE-approved and EV-optimised tyres for Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT, and Q8 e-tron
• TPMS reset included — your Audi's MMI warning cleared before we leave
• All of Scotland covered — from your garage in Edinburgh's New Town to the A9 in Perthshire
• No surprise fees — full itemised quote before any work begins

Call 0141 266 0690 or [book online](/book) for mobile Audi tyre fitting at your location.

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