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#1 · (Edited)
Hey,

I'm new to Audi.

My 2019 S3 Sedan came with 18" rims.

I bought Audi 19's for the summer.


Q. Do they make a 19" spare tire size for the S3?

Because transmission's can really suffer, even break running wrong sized spares , so I'm worried as heck running around with an 18" spare on 19" rims!

Current spare: T125/70R18. 99M Tubeless CST 17

I ordered a "larger sidewall'd 18" tire as they said.....I got the same sized spare tire. (T125/70R18's)



Thanks to anyone for help.
 
#5 · (Edited)
I need to solve this Audi S3 mystery.

1. Why does the S3 come with 18" inch spare tires....in a car direct from Audi, with 19" rims? (Just like you, just finding out.)

2. Does the S3 have a 19" spare tire?

Seems simple, though my dealership doesn't
have a clue, and Audi USA isn't responding.

This is 50K important issue for me...:mad:
 
#6 ·
Just heard back from the dealer. The 18 inch spare is just to get you off the road. And using that 18 inch spare with 19 inch rims for prolonged driving isnt good for the awd system.
This has to be in the owner's manual ..
And im blown away by this. So a spare isn't really a spare. 👎
 
#7 ·
The owner's manual on page 260-261 says use only the same circumference spare in a emergency..

Just knowing I have a spare was a small reason i bought this over the R. But now use my spare and destroy my awd. Im in contact with audi for a 19 inch remedy hopefully..
 
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