All Season Tires on 20 inch S 8 Rims ?
02-15-2006, 08:37 PM
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All Season Tires on 20 inch S 8 Rims ?
I know all season tires are offered as a choice for the A 8 and A 8L 19 inch rims. I'm considering purchasing a new (2007) S 8 but due to living in a snowy climate have some concerns about keeping it on the road. I'd rather not have to have a second set of tires and rims. I have all seasons on my 2004 A8L now and they are quite satisfactory year round. Any thoughts or insights ??
02-16-2006, 07:28 AM
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
I have these tires on my 20s and they are fine for light snow but they are not effective beyond a couple of inches.
Dealing with 2 sets of wheels and tires can be a hassle but I feel much more secure during the winter season with my 18in wheels with Blizzaks LM-22 tires plus the winter road conditions here in Ohio are not kind to 20in wheels.
Dealing with 2 sets of wheels and tires can be a hassle but I feel much more secure during the winter season with my 18in wheels with Blizzaks LM-22 tires plus the winter road conditions here in Ohio are not kind to 20in wheels.
02-16-2006, 09:17 AM
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I'll go with winter wheels, as roads and temps in Boston can be extreme in winter...
and would like to know if anyone has experience with Nokian tires. I also understand that the S8 will have quite a few wheel options, although I like the multi-spoke 20's seen at the shows so far.
02-16-2006, 10:25 AM
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Re: I'll go with winter wheels, as roads and temps in Boston can be extreme in winter...
What wheel options have you heard of ? Any other details/options/choices about the S8 not found here or on Audi's website ?
02-16-2006, 11:35 AM
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recent S8 articles in Auto Week, Motor Trend and R&T, also links:
https://www.audiworld.com/features/tests/d3s8.html
http://www.topgear.com/drives/A2/B4/roadtests/01/01.html
http://audi.barrystuff.com/resources/carS8.pdf
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Audi-S8.htm
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Features/article_1827.shtml
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/audi/
http://www.topgear.com/drives/A2/B4/roadtests/01/01.html
http://audi.barrystuff.com/resources/carS8.pdf
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Audi-S8.htm
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Features/article_1827.shtml
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/audi/
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