What are the correct tyres for 8.5x20 wheels?
 

All,

I have just bought a set of 8.5x20 (S8 Style wheels). Can someone please tell me the correct size tyre (including load rating) for a 3.0 TDI?

Many thanks.

255/35/20 from the factory

you can probs use 275/35/20 also for a more comfy ride but thats more popular on the 9.0x20

I agree on the 255/35/20 but you need the wheel to be a 9" wheel to fit 275's at that profile and diameter +++

Hmm.. i had 255/30/20 on my 10x20 wheels. on my last A8 That made a nice stretch:) The guy who has that car now bought new 235/35//20 for the same 10" rim and that looks awesome +++

On a 8,5" i Would not go over 225, max 235

The pic shows 255 on a 10" rim

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...8&d=1312836123

nice rims! +++ are they 10" on the front??
here's my rears which are 295 25 21's on 10.5" rim

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1312837411

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1312837534

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1312837657

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1312837657

Very nice :) Love the "FAT ASS" look you get with those monster wide tyres+++ But do they rub anywhere?

It was 10" in front and rear and had KW2.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...3&d=1312838004

no they dont rub anywhere the rolling radius is just slightly smaller than the 20" final edition wheels which helps. got coilovers on the front to lower things but the 9" and 10.5" wheels are just bolted straight on.

Ive never seen 10" rims on the front wheels before on a D2 I guess the 255s sit in a bit on the rim which helps

Gents,

I really appreciate the feedback, but I got a call from the vendor last night and to his credit, he got them checked and one of the wheels is buckled, so I will not be buying that set.

Does anyone know of any other sets of genuine 19 or 20" alloys?

Many thanks.

Id love 10's all round but i love the standard rims too much

also you guys think you got stretch, ive got 265/35/18 on my 12inch wide rears on the drifter :)