2018 Audi A3 tyres

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Last verified: 2026-09-19

2018 Audi A3 fitment summary

The researched tyre sizes for this 2018 Audi A3 guide are 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 235/35 R19. The 2018 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 2018 Audi A3 size

Only Tyres.net products whose listed size exactly matches one of the researched 2018 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 £79.94-£149.63.

£79.94-£149.63

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-£135.04.

£77.16-£135.04

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 £60.46-£86.35.

£60.46-£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-£192.70.

£139.32-£192.7

Tyre sizes tracked: 235/35 ZR19 91Y

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Matching Tyres.net options

Start with Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer (£79.94-£149.63), ContiSportContact 5 P 235/35 ZR19 91Y Summer (£139.32-£192.70), EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer (£77.16-£135.04); each is included because its Tyres.net listed size matches a researched 2018 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 £79.94-£149.63.

£79.94-£149.63

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-£192.70.

£139.32-£192.7

Tyre sizes tracked: 235/35 ZR19 91Y

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Available

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £77.16-£135.04.

£77.16-£135.04

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 £60.46-£86.35.

£60.46-£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 2018 Audi A3 fitment research shows

This guide is built around five researched 2018 Audi A3 tyre sizes only: 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 and 235/35 R19. The year can overlap generation changes, so trim, wheel option and market can change the correct size; that is why the shortlist is exact-match only, not a model-wide recommendation. Before comparing Continental, Nexen, Pirelli or Bridgestone options, confirm the size on your current sidewall or the vehicle placard and then check the retailer page for the latest price and availability.

The main trade-offs once fitment is confirmed

With no visible review scores on the shortlist, the practical comparison is size, brand, price and availability rather than ratings. The visible prices run from £60.94 for the Nexen N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer up to £203.11 for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P 235/35 ZR19 91Y Summer, while the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC 235/35 R19 reaches a higher visible benchmark range up to £292.40. That spread matters because the 16-inch choices are the budget-led starting point, while the 18-inch Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the 19-inch Continental or Pirelli options are separate exact-fit comparisons for drivers who already know their wheel size.

How to choose the right tyre for your Audi A3

Start with the sidewall on the car, then check the placard or handbook so you do not mistake one exact fitment for another. After size, compare the load index and speed rating shown on the tyre listing against what is fitted now, and look for run-flat markings only if your current tyres are run-flat. Once those checks line up, compare summer-season options such as the Continental EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer, Bridgestone Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y Summer or Pirelli P Zero PZ4 SC 235/35 R19 91Y Summer on current stock and delivery terms.

Why the same 2018 Audi A3 can need different tyres

The 2018 Audi A3 is a good example of why model name alone is not enough. Public fitment pages show that the car can span multiple tyre sizes depending on trim and wheel package, with 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch fitments appearing alongside 16-inch options in the researched set. That means a previous wheel change can alter the correct tyre just as much as a original equipment trim change, so the safest buying habit is to compare the current tyre sidewall first and only then narrow by brand or price.

Season and label checks matter as much as size

All of the shortlisted products here are summer tyres, so they should be compared as warm-weather choices rather than as all-season substitutes. For many shoppers, that means the key decision is whether a summer tyre suits the way the car is used most often, especially for commuting and motorway miles, rather than assuming one brand is automatically the smarter buy. If the car sees colder-weather driving, verify the season choice before ordering; then use visible factors such as brand familiarity, price and delivery rather than expecting one universal performance answer.

What the size spread means for everyday buyers

The shortlist covers a wide style range even though every option is an exact-size match. The 205/55 R16 tyres, including the Nexen N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer and Continental EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer, sit at the lower end of the visible price range and are the easiest place to compare value if your Audi A3 uses 16-inch wheels. The 235/35 R19 Continental and Pirelli options sit at the sportier end, while the 225/40 R18 Bridgestone Turanza T005 gives a separate exact-fit choice in the middle, so the shortlist is useful for comparing fitment and use case rather than ranking one tyre across the whole car.

Value, stock and delivery notes

Value only starts once the tyre size is correct, because the cheapest option is not useful if it does not match the car. The visible shortlist gives you a narrow comparison set from four familiar brands: Continental, Nexen, Pirelli and Bridgestone, with prices spanning £60.94 to £203.11 on the visible product pages. Check the retailer page for latest stock, delivery cost and fitting options before ordering, because the live price and availability can move and the best choice may simply be the one that matches your exact sidewall size and fits your budget.

Retailer details used

Last checked 2026-09-19. 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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