2016 Audi A3 tyres

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Last verified: 2026-09-14

2016 Audi A3 fitment summary

The researched tyre sizes for this 2016 Audi A3 guide are 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19. The 2016 Audi A3 year can overlap generation changes. Exact tyre size can vary by trim, wheel option and market. Confirm the size on the current tyre sidewall or vehicle placard before ordering. Fitment source checked: 1.

Tyres grouped by 2016 Audi A3 size

Only Tyres.net products whose listed size exactly matches one of the researched 2016 Audi A3 tyre sizes are shown here. Check load index, speed rating, season and run-flat notes before buying.

205/55 R16

Available

Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £80.03-£150.01.

£80.03-£150.01

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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Continental · Car tyre · Summer

EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £77.16-£135.38.

£77.16-£135.38

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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Goodyear · Car tyre · Summer

EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £66.30-£84.79.

£66.3-£84.79

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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Nexen · Car tyre · Summer

N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £60.61-£86.35.

£60.61-£86.35

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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235/35 R19

Available

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

ContiSportContact 5 P 235/35 ZR19 91Y Summer

from £139.32-£183.83.

£139.32-£183.83

Tyre sizes tracked: 235/35 ZR19 91Y

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Matching Tyres.net options

Start with Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer (£80.03-£150.01), ContiSportContact 5 P 235/35 ZR19 91Y Summer (£139.32-£183.83), EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer (£77.16-£135.38); each is included because its Tyres.net listed size matches a researched 2016 Audi A3 tyre size. This is not a claim that every trim uses the same size. Confirm the current sidewall, load index and speed rating before ordering. Use season, stock, delivery terms and price as secondary filters after size fitment.

Available

Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £80.03-£150.01.

£80.03-£150.01

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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Available

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

ContiSportContact 5 P 235/35 ZR19 91Y Summer

from £139.32-£183.83.

£139.32-£183.83

Tyre sizes tracked: 235/35 ZR19 91Y

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Continental · Car tyre · Summer

EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £77.16-£135.38.

£77.16-£135.38

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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Available

Goodyear · Car tyre · Summer

EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £66.30-£84.79.

£66.3-£84.79

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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Nexen · Car tyre · Summer

N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £60.61-£86.35.

£60.61-£86.35

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

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At-a-glance fitment comparison

The table is filtered to researched tyre sizes: 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19. Compare the listed size against the current tyre sidewall first, then check load/speed rating, season and run-flat notes. Products outside those researched sizes are deliberately excluded from this vehicle shortlist.

What the fitment research shows

For the 2016 Audi A3, the researched tyre sizes are locked to 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 and 235/35 R19. Because trim, wheel option and market can change the correct size on this model year, this page is a shortlist of exact matches rather than a universal recommendation. Audi guidance in the evidence also points shoppers toward model-specific fitment checks, so the safest next step is to confirm the size on your current tyre sidewall or vehicle placard before comparing Tyres.net options.

How the shortlist differs on price and brand

The supplied shortlist spans four brands — Continental, Nexen, Pirelli and Bridgestone — with prices from £61.37 to £137.13 and a median of £90.06. That spread makes it useful for comparing budget-friendly 205/55 R16 choices against higher-priced 19-inch performance-leaning options, but only after you’ve confirmed the exact size on the car. Brand familiarity matters here too: the Nexen N blue HD Plus is the lowest-priced 205/55 R16 option in the set, while Continental and Pirelli sit higher in the same general fitment comparison. Stock and delivery can also change the value picture, so check the live retailer listing before you commit.

How to choose the right tyre for your A3

Start with the exact size on the sidewall or vehicle placard, then make sure the load index and speed rating on the listing match what your car requires. For example, the shortlist includes the Nexen N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer at £61.37-£73.05, the Continental EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer at £79.91-£120.99, and the Bridgestone Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y Summer at £90.06-£114.27. If your current setup uses run-flat tyres, check that marking specifically rather than assuming a standard tyre will be a like-for-like replacement. After fitment is confirmed, compare season and availability: every shortlisted tyre here is a summer tyre, so the main decision becomes price, brand and whether the retailer currently shows stock and delivery for your chosen size.

Why 2016 Audi A3 tyre sizes vary

The 2016 Audi A3 sits in a model year that can overlap generation and equipment changes, so the badge alone is not enough to identify the right tyre. Wheel option, trim level, market and any previous wheel change can all shift the correct fitment, which is why the researched set includes multiple exact sizes rather than one catch-all answer. Treat the tyre on the car as the final reference point and only compare products that match that exact size group.

What to check before you add a tyre to basket

The most important check is the current sidewall size, followed by the vehicle placard if you want a second confirmation. Once the size is confirmed, compare load index and speed rating on the retailer page, because a matching width and rim size still needs the right rating for the vehicle setup. Do not choose a near size or guess from the model badge alone; for this car, the safe shortlist is limited to the five researched sizes only.

Season choice and review limitations

All five shortlisted tyres are marked summer tyres, so this page is best used for warm-weather or summer-focused comparison rather than a mixed-season shopping decision. Public review and rating evidence is effectively absent in the supplied set, so there is no reliable review-led ranking to lean on here. That makes the visible product details — size, brand, season, price, stock and delivery — more useful than star ratings for deciding which exact match suits your A3.

Value notes after fitment is confirmed

Value on this page is mostly about choosing the right exact-size tyre at the right price point, not about chasing the cheapest listing. In 205/55 R16, the Nexen N blue HD Plus at £61.37-£73.05 is the clear budget end of the supplied set, while Continental’s EcoContact 6 sits higher at £79.91-£120.99 for the same size. At the larger end, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC in 235/35 R19 are much more price-leaning options, so check current stock and delivery before deciding which exact match is worth paying for.

Retailer details used

Last checked 2026-09-14. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.

• Vehicle tyre-size fitment sourcevehicle tyre-size fitment research; products are selected from exact matching Tyres.net listed sizes

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