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Old 05-08-2004, 01:46 PM
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Default Took the plunge: S8 wheels on my A8

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/68062/17vs18.jpg"></center><p>Here's the before and after. I think it's a subtle but definite improvement. I think I'll replace the TT-style center caps, tho. I went with ContiExtremeContact tires in 245/45/18 size. (I have dreams of going to Tahoe some snowy day.) The ride is, I think, a little better than it was with the Goodyears.

Thank all of you for your offers to relieve me of my burdensome 18-in S8 wheels. Anyone want some 17-inch wheels and/or Goodyear tires?
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Default I just got the same, but the center caps look different...

I think your may be able to replace them... not sure<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;rd=1&amp;item=247562284 0&amp;category=43958">S8 wheels</a></li></ul>
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Default I might be interested in your "old set".

Shoot me an e-mail and let me know the rim condition, tire condition and price. Polished?
Thanks! Stuart

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Definate improvement. TT center caps look great on the A8 too. :-)
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Oh yeah!!
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Very nice. Why not keep those 17s for some dedicated snows?
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Where he's from they don't have snow! BTW, great lookin D3 wheels on your D2 CW!
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I think I like the TT's center caps better than the S8's.

<img src="https://www.audiworld.com/model/tt/news/99/ttpressintro/media/fwheel.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17157/alcon_s8.jpg">
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are those interchangeable?
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Yes, the center cap pops off to reveal the lugs underneath


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