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#21
27th December 2010, 06:34 AM
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If you can't fit 17s then 225/50-18 are your best choice to maintain rolling radius. 225/55-18 will see the circumference increase approx %4. However this would proably correct any speedo inaccuracy and give better mpg and ride comfort.
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. 
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#23
27th December 2010, 10:31 AM
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There has been no one on here try. If you can wait untill the new year I may be able to try it out.
Size is secondary to rubber composition and tread pattern on a winter wheel.
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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#24
27th December 2010, 11:04 AM
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I think I might go for the 235/50R18s ...particularly if the BMW is going to play up like this. I'm getting a company car in a few weeks and its being delivered with winter wheels (new Kia Sportage with top spec...don't laugh, I know I know...
 ..)but the S8 would be great on winter wheels, anyway.I presume the 235/50 profile will still suit the wheels I've got, which have 245/45R18s fitted at present 
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28th December 2010, 08:29 PM
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Thanks for that. Perhaps I should wait it out for a few months and buy some in the summer - I have two sets of winter wheels to store already, one for the Beemer and one for our Merc A Class so room for another big set of wheels will be a nuisance, but at the right price I'll probably go for it.
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28th December 2010, 08:48 PM
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I'm thinking the same to be honest - winter tyre prices are crazy at the moment as supply is so short.
Thinking I'll look to buy a set when everyone who lacks storage space advertises theirs in the summer  I'm on the look out for some suitable 7.5x18 rims in the meantime - I don't care how ratty they look - they'll look worse after a load of salt on them!
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7th October 2011, 09:31 PM
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Are there ANY winter tyres out there for S8's?
Well I've got a spare set of wheels and winter tyres for my little runabout (Focus) but they're humble 195/60R15's. Going on next month probably.
Does ANYONE know of a supplier, with stock, of winter tyres that will fit 18" wheels for an S8?
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#29
8th October 2011, 12:25 PM
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Had a quick search and found these, any use?
http://www.ecrater.co.uk/p/12463071/...-part-worn-mud http://www.camskill.co.uk/m103b428s4...V_XL_TL_/RS_GB
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8th October 2011, 01:19 PM
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Thanks. I'd already looked at Camskill and everything was out of stock.
Missed those Toyos somehow, I think 235/50 is very close to 245/45 in overall diameter so wouldn't be a problem.
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Are these suitable? I'm also just presuming that 17" wheels will not clear the S8 brakes - does anyone have experience of trying to fit 17"s? Help appreciated!!!
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