2012 Audi TT tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2012 Audi TT, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/35R19 OEM | R19 | 5x112 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 255/30R20 OEM | R20 | 5x112 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 225/55R16 OEM | 7x16 | 5x112 | 47mm | 95 | H |
| 225/50R17 OEM | 7x17 | 5x112 | 47mm | 94 | H |
| 245/45R17 | 8.5x17 | 5x112 | 50mm | 95 | W |
| 245/40R18 | 9x18 | 5x112 | 52mm | 93 | W |
| 245/40R18 OEM | R18 | 5x112 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2012 Audi TT wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M14x1.5 |
| Center bore | 57.1 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Continental
ExtremeContact DWS 06 plus
all-season touring, UTQG 560, 50,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Continental
ExtremeContact DWS 06 plus
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 560
Best quiet
Michelin
Pilot sport all season 4
69 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Audi TT, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Audi TT →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Audi TT factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 255/35R19
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
255/30R20 |
-0.02% | plus 1 | Safe |
255/40R18 |
0.02% | alternative | Safe |
255/25R21 |
-0.03% | plus 2 | Safe |
255/45R17 |
0.03% | alternative | Safe |
285/40R17 |
-0.20% | alternative | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 255/35R19 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 255/35R19 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 255/30R20; one rim size up, -0.02% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 255/25R21; two rim sizes up, -0.03% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2012 audi TT
The 2012 Audi TT ships from the factory on 255/35R19 tires mounted on R19 wheels. 6 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Audi TT comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2012 Audi TT owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2012 Audi TT, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2012 audi TT
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (16) · Sidewall (3) · TPMS (1) · Tread / Belt (1)
Reported across: 2000 – 2006 (5 years)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 55% of these reports; about 2.7× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 11 reports covering every model year of the Audi TT that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 55% | 20% | 2.7× |
| Sidewall failure | 18% | 15% | 1.2× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 18% | 6% | 3.1× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 18% | 8% | 2.2× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 9% | 9% | 1.0× |
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Audi TT. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WHEN TRAVELLING ABOUT 50 MPH, THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO SWERVE ABRUPTLY TO RIGHT AND ONLY AFTER GREAT DIFFICULTY I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. BLOWOUT HAPPENED DURING MORNING TRAFFIC ON I-90 AND I DIDN'T HIT POTHOLE OR ANY OTHER OBJECT. ACCIDENT WAS ONLY AVOIDED BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON THE RIGHT LANE, SO SWEVE TOOK ME ONTO THE SHOULDER.*AK (TIRESIZE: 225/45R17)
BOTH TIRES BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE WHEELS AT A VERY LOW SPEED AFTER HITTING AN INSIGNIFICANT BUMP IN THE ROAD. SIDEWALL BLEW OUT OF BOTH TIRES CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO INJURY OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH MANY SIDEWALL FAILURES BY OTHER AUDI TT OWNERS. I HAVE CONTACTED AUDI WHO REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK (TIRESIZE: 225/45/17)
WE HAVE OWNED THIS TT FOR JUST OVER A YEAR AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 VERY SERIOUS TIRE BLOWOUTS ON THE HIGHWAY THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. WE ONLY DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ON WELL-MAINTAINED SURFACE ROADS AND HIGHWAYS (NO BACK-COUNTRY DRIVING, NO OFF-ROADING). ADDITIONALLY, WE WERE NOT CHANGING LANES, DID NOT HIT ANY POTHOLES, OR DOING ANY EVASIVE MANUEVERS WHEN BOTH INCIDENCES OCCURRED. WE HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCES. AS WE HAVE NOW HAD TWO CLOSE CALLS, IT HAS MADE US VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS TIRE'S SAFETY AND RELIABILITY. ALL CALLS TO AUDI DEALERSHIPS AND BRIDGESTONE RETAILERS HAVE BEEN MET WITH LITTLE SUPPORT OR DESIRE TO INVESTIGATE. ONE MORE THING, WE HAVE A THIRD TIRE (RIGHT FRONT) THAT IS STARTING TO BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD A BLOW OUT IN THE TREAD. THIS OCCURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE BLOW OUT WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE USE AND BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE AFFECTED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE FUZION HRI 225/45R17 91H.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2012 Audi TT?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2012 Audi TT?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2012 Audi TT?
Where can I buy tires for my 2012 Audi TT?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2012 Audi TT?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2012 Audi TT?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2012 Audi TT?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Audi TT is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2012 Audi TT.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.