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3rd July 2015, 07:19 PM
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Tyre choice and locking wheel nuts
My 4.2 Q Sport came with "good" tyres...... in that they have plenty of tread.....
It does make odd noises though and I wondered if I might have a wheelbearing or two on the way out (but impossible to tell which two!) Then I read this http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Triangle/TR968_2.htm that'll be it then! Haven't driven in the wet yet....... The other issue is that they are 245/40 18 when they out really to be 245/45 (though the spare , which is a Bridgestone Potenza is also 40 section). Is a common change? Obviously it will shorten the gearing a little. Any recommendations for good value tyres that work on an A8 gratefully received! Of course, before I can do anything about this I have another problem to solve. It has locking wheel nuts. I have the key. But while I was just able to crack off the two fronts, which were done up to about the right torque, the rears.... are done up with a rattler gun or by a big man in a bad mood. I did manage to shift the ordinary bolts with a big breaker bar and some cussing, but the lockers..... not at prayer  The key is somewhat chewed and prefers to just disengage.Seems to be an OE Audi one - can new ones be bought? Cheers Nick 
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3rd July 2015, 08:00 PM
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Locking wheel nut keys are easy enough to get, our sponsors will have loads for a start!
As for decent tyres, if you want to start collecting part-worn Bridgestones of the correct size I have a couple for sale: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9757 What area are you in?
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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3rd July 2015, 09:14 PM
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Locking nuts are uniqueish to your car, and you need your VIN etc for a dealer to order you new ones, or there are other options
http://www.lockingwheelnutremover.co...t-remover.html http://www.jamesandtracy.co.uk/howto...ut_removal.htm or your local tyre fitter may be able to help in return for some beer vouchers good luck
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3rd July 2015, 09:18 PM
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Are you sure? I thought all D2's had the same 17-point (or whatever the number is) star key? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A8-D2...-/171388308518
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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3rd July 2015, 09:23 PM
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not sure specifically about D2, but when I lost mine from a leased car a few years back (a VAG Group vehicle) that's what I had to do, I believe they have a slightly different pattern, guess it makes sense really, if they all fitted the same model there would be little point in having locking nuts
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4th July 2015, 09:31 AM
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In Somerset, about 15 miles east of M5 J25. Nowhere near HS2...... Quite interested but I'd need 2, preferrably 3 more.
Wheel nut key is the "pastry cutter" type rather than spline and has a regular pattern which means it engages in multiple positions. There are at least 5 variations of this design as I have friends in the trade who have a small collection (4), none of which fit. Will try the dealer next - after 12 years of C4 ownership they are familiar with my peculiarities (and hide if they see me coming!). I only want undo the damn things so I can throw them far, far away! Nick
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