About This Audi S3 Premium Plus 2016 Build
We love featuring real builds from real owners. This Audi S3 Premium Plus 2016 sits on a set of 19×8.5 / 19×8.5-inch Aodhan AFF7 wheels, and the result speaks for itself.
The owner chose Aodhan for a reason. This brand delivers serious quality and a design language that turns heads at every car meet. We see hundreds of Audi S3 Premium Plus builds come through WheelFront every month, but this one stands out. The combination of the exterior with the Aodhan AFF7 creates a look that balances aggression with elegance.
Fitment Breakdown: Aodhan AFF7 on the Audi S3 Premium Plus 2016
I walked around this S3 for twenty minutes yesterday, and the stance caught my eye immediately. The Aodhan AFF7 in 19x8.5 with a +35 offset sits right at the edge of the fenders. It gives the car a much wider, more aggressive footprint than the factory setup.
The +35 offset pushes the wheel face out just enough to kill that sunken look Audi loves from the factory. It fills the arches perfectly without sticking out past the sheet metal. You get that flush look without needing a sledgehammer to your fenders.
Clearance around the front calipers is surprisingly generous with this flow-formed design. You won't struggle with brake interference here, even with the stock S3 stoppers. The hub bore matches up correctly too, so you avoid those annoying vibration issues.
Because the car is on stock suspension, you have a bit of a gap, but the 19-inch diameter masks it well. The 8.5-inch width provides a solid contact patch for the street. It feels planted in the corners and looks purposeful.
The split-spoke design of the AFF7 flows nicely into the barrel. You get a decent amount of depth for a wheel of this size. It adds a bit of visual pop that the stock wheels definitely lack.
Watch out for big dips in the road at speed, though. While you have room, that +35 offset puts the tire close to the liner at full lock. If you decide to drop the car on coilovers later, you might need a slight adjustment.
What We Recommend for Audi S3 Premium Plus 2016 Owners
If you want this exact look, stick with the 19x8.5 square setup. It keeps your tire rotations easy and maintains the predictable handling Audi intended. Staggered setups on these cars usually just cause unnecessary understeer.
For offsets, stay between +35 and +45 for the best results. +35 gives you that flush, aggressive look, while +45 keeps you safer if you plan on slamming the car to the ground. Don't go lower than +35 unless you want to deal with fender rub.
Tire choice is everything when you move to a 19-inch wheel. I always recommend a 235/35/19 tire to keep your speedometer accurate and your sidewalls protected. It offers the perfect balance of grip and comfort for daily driving.
Avoid massive spacers if you can help it. Buying the right offset from the start, like these AFF7s, saves you from needing extra hardware. Extra hardware just introduces more chances for wobbles and alignment headaches.
Common mistakes usually involve buying wheels with the wrong center bore or too much width. Stick to 8.5 inches wide for a clean look that doesn't compromise the steering feel. You want to enhance the car, not ruin the way it drives.
Style and Build Analysis
The silver finish on these Aodhans looks timeless against the S3 body lines. It feels like a factory-plus upgrade that Audi should have offered from the showroom. The brightness of the silver contrasts beautifully with the darker paint colors common on these cars.
The mesh-style spoke pattern gives the car a motorsport vibe that screams performance. It draws your eye toward the brakes while keeping the overall profile clean. It’s not over-the-top, but it definitely makes a statement.
Proportionally, 19s are the sweet spot for the 8V chassis. Anything smaller looks lost, and anything larger ruins the ride quality. This build gets the ratio of metal to rubber exactly right.
I’ve seen dozens of S3s, but this one stands out because it keeps things simple. It doesn't rely on gaudy colors or crazy offsets to get attention. The design is elegant, sharp, and perfectly executed.
This build proves that you don't need a widebody kit to turn heads. Quality wheels and a dialed-in offset speak volumes about the owner’s taste. It strikes that perfect chord between daily driver and weekend canyon carver.
Why We Love This Build
Seeing this S3 roll into the meet, the sunlight just danced off those silver spokes. The AFF7s fill the wheel arches with a precision that makes the car look like a predator ready to pounce. It has that refined, high-end look that turns heads without trying too hard.
The way the silver finish pops against the deep paint is pure automotive candy. It’s clean, it’s sharp, and it makes the whole car look like it dropped ten years of age in an instant. This is how you modify a modern Audi with class.
We love this build because it feels attainable yet totally transformative. It reminds us why we fell in love with car culture in the first place. You need this setup.
Full Specs Breakdown
Here is exactly what this owner is running. We break down every detail so you can replicate this build or use it as a starting point for your own setup.
- Car Make & Model: Audi S3 Premium Plus 2016
- Vehicle Color:
- Wheel Brand & Model: Aodhan AFF7
- Wheel Size: 19×8.5 / 19×8.5
- Offset: 35 / 35
- Wheel Finish: Silver
- Tires: Lexani LX-Twenty 235/35 25.5″x9.3″ / 235/35 25.5″x9.3″
- Suspension: Stock
Before You Buy: Fitment Checklist
We talk to Audi S3 Premium Plus owners every day. These are the questions we hear most before they pull the trigger on new wheels.
Will 19×8.5 / 19×8.5-inch wheels fit my Audi S3 Premium Plus? Yes, but fitment depends on width, offset, and tire size working together. A wrong offset means rubbing. A wrong tire size means poor handling. Always verify all three.
Do I need to modify my fenders? That depends on your offset and suspension. A conservative offset with stock ride height usually fits without modification. Go aggressive and you may need to roll or pull your fenders.
Can I daily-drive this setup? Absolutely. Thousands of Audi S3 Premium Plus owners run 19×8.5 / 19×8.5-inch wheels every day. The key is choosing the right tire with enough sidewall to absorb road imperfections.
