Best tyres for S8?

[Delboy]

As some of you may know I have the S8 alloys off the car for a refurb, new tpms sensors etc.

I also need new tyres to finish of the job and hopefully have many miles of problems free motoring once I have spent all that money out.

Whats your thoughts on tyre choices?

The wheels currently have the Potenzas on at the moment which are 265/35 20

But the offer no rim protection so ideally I would like a tyre with rim guard and decent performance without breaking the bank.

Look forward to your thoughts

[snapdragon]

Can't really help as I have the 3.0TDI on 17" but I did try the http://www.audi.co.uk/owners-area/se...udi-tyres.html
Audi tyres just to see what they would supply as AO (Audi original) and after some research of tests on http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk and searching prices ( http://www.tyreleader.co.uk was cheapest ) I ordered the ones Audi 'recommended' and had my alloys powder coated at TWS and the new tyres put on there.

[Delboy]

Thanks for that I am leaning towards Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT as they are the quietest out of them all and http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...5-20-99-Y/?m=1 are quoting 236 which is not bad.

[notorious]

Continentals have excellent rim protection.

Just make sure the model you choose has got the FR index (FR = sidewall protection) as some cheaper models are sold without sidewall protection. It's kind of extra cost option.

[HPsauce]

I have Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's on my D2 S8, admittedly "only" 18" and while not advertised with rim protection they do have a slight shoulder that protrudes slightly over the actual rim.

I work on the basis that any rim protection might look like a good idea, but with a car of this size and weight it will just be pushed out of the way or scraped off by an obstacle like a kerb so is not much use. Just park very carefully or budget for a regular wheel refurb.

[Delboy]

Just park very carefully or budget for a regular wheel refurb Tell that to my wife..

[Conquistador]

I've pretty much always had Pirelli P-Zeros on my A8 (with S8 alloys, size 265 35 20" the same as yours). I had a quick search but couldn't really find any tyres with rim protection so I'm just very careful!

I understand there are slightly quieter tyres available but I wasn't too bothered - the twin-pane glass does a decent job of keeping any noise out

[tonupkid]

Originally Posted by Delboy

Thanks for that I am leaning towards Dunlop SP SPORT MAXX GT as they are the quietest out of them all and http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyre...5-20-99-Y/?m=1 are quoting 236 which is not bad.

Quietest but with the longest stopping distance
I went for Michelin Super Sports. They have rim protectors, which also (I learnt to my expense) grab at Devonshire walls, and tear the tyre. 300 miles and written off.
The Michelin's are quieter than the Yokahoma Advans and Bridgestone's IMO. You should really ensure you get Y (99) rated tyres

[Delboy]

Thanks guys, never even crossed my mind about stopping, big heavy car with big ass brakes too.

Do you have a link tonup to a sit that has braking tests?

[Dan]

This place is well worth checking out too for good deals

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/