Robert Koellisch

I know summer is almost here but I just purchased my Q8 the end of March and I'm planning ahead. It's my first Audi of any type. What do many of you plan to do for winter wheels and tires? I have the Y1 package with the 22" wheels. I'm planning on changing to 20" for winter. Is Audi branded the best way to go or find after-market wheels? (It would have been a plus to get the original wheels upon upgrade!!)

I'm new here so thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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Q8 Prestige Florett Silver - Y1 Pkg, Lux Pkg, Adaptive Chassis Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Towing Pkg

gk1

If you like Audi designs and are willing to part with extra cash then go for it. That's what I did. The winter package wheels and tires are usually quite robust, again, if you like the desgins. Sometimes you can get a discount on them at the dealer you purchased from. I'm not sure the Q8 winter packages are out yet or not.
Otherwise you can save some coin and spec something on Tirerack. It may make you feel less bad if they get messed up as winter wheels often do.
I quite like the 20" BBS SX for $471 on Tirerack couple that with some nice 275/50-20 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV $234 (unfortunately not sold at Tirerack, but worth it depending on where you live.)

tomk

Note the Tire Rack route will typically require different lug bolts and a spacer ring. Those are included with the package, must you will need to remember to use different bolts each time and not to lose the spacer ring.