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Old 14th July 2014, 09:44 AM
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Hello All

Your thoughts would be appreciated !!
Do I
1 keep my original 19" 5 spoke wheels but have them refurbished in a darker grey and have the car lowered by vagcom
Or
2 save up and buy some 20" wheels and tyres and keep original 19's for winter but still have car lowered ??

What do you reckon ??
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Old 14th July 2014, 10:45 AM
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Old 14th July 2014, 12:18 PM
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^^^^^^ wot he said!
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Old 14th July 2014, 12:32 PM
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Not wot they said 19's for comfort, but then I am an old git
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Not wot they said 19's for comfort, but then I am an old git
hmm so you have 19's on your sporty S8 do you sir? lol
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hmm so you have 19's on your sporty S8 do you sir? lol
Indeed they be 20's, but I do believe they compromise the handling and comfort. I guess that if I was bending it round some racing circuit I'd thank those 20's for their ability to shave seconds off my lap times... Hang on though, I drive my car on roads . You know, those part tarmacked multi pock-holed things

Bigger wheels do look better, but that's a fashion thing. One day we'll all be chasing fat side walls to fill the arches
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I can confirm there's a noticeable difference in comfort between 20's and 19's with the smaller wheels being the most comfy.
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I thought the FE. 20's were lovely and comfy. . . . after my 21's have been on for summer
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Audi S8 D2 Final Edition 2002, Avus Silver with Red Leather Interior
Tiptronic with Sport mode button, Sony rear entertainment package, Bose sound system, Audi Navigation Plus, 20 inch Final Edition alloys, Full Cat Back Stainless Milltek exhaust, giving a great V8 burble
Audi A8L D2 4.2 Petrol with LPG - Ebony Black
Audi A8L D4 FL 4.0T Petrol twin turbo - Havana Black
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That's form over function there Neil, but can't blame you as it looks sweet as
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