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Old 10-16-2018, 10:18 AM
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I have a 17 S8 with 21" rims and Carbon Ceramic Brakes. The current tire size is 275/35 ZR21.
Can anyone tell me what rim and winter tire will fit on this car? Can I fit a 20" Rim with the Carbon Ceramics?

I want to buy knockoff Audi rims, if anyone has any websites I should check out.
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Old 10-16-2018, 02:15 PM
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Costco ( online) in Canada sells Audi replica rims. Not sure about US.
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So there is this really cool search for craigslist it's called searchtempest.com. Punch in what you are looking for and it will come up regionally. Depending on where you are willing to drive. I have 20 inch 5 spoke OE with winter sport that fit perfect.
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check out hartmannwheels.com out of Redmond WA.
great aftermarket quality and expert advice.
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I got 20 x 9 inch blaque diamond rims for my 2017 S 8 (non ceramic brakes) with Dunlops winter performance d3 265 x 40 r 20, which have worked out well.
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I just put on 20" OEMs with Dunlop Snow tires for my winter setup. Also brought ride height back to stock and removed wrap on mirrors (it was fraying). This is a 2015 S8.


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SWEET RIMS (look at my signature pic)
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Originally Posted by TinyElviss
SWEET RIMS (look at my signature pic)
Ha. Good taste Tiny! 👌🏼 I really like them. Nice change.
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