20' S8 Alloys !!!!!

[Ricky22buk]

Hi guys,

First post of many, so go easy please !!!!! LOL

Just purchased my first 2002 Audi S8 (D2), and before I do anything I need to change the rims as I'm not a fan of the original wheels. I really want a set of 20" Avus alloys but obviously genuine rims are out of the question with regards cost, and I was never that taken on by buying second hand wheels (due to buckles etc ), so would very much appreciate any opinions and / or help anyone could give.

* Obviously second hand genuine rims and get them refurb is one way to go. Other that that its the replica road................ So a couple of question !!!!



!. Have made a few calls regarding replica's in 20" and unless I'm getting it wrong the only replica's I can get are 8x20". Anyone know where to get 8.5" or 9" replica's ? And if so where is the best place to buy ?


2. Would you be happy with the 8" wide rims with 245 tyres and spacers or not ? If so what offset of wheel would I need and what size of spacer ?


3. Has anyone on here any experience of replica's ? Are they polished like the original alloy or just painted ? Do they drive well and are they strong enough not to be giving me hassle all the time. Just curious on peoples experiences !!!!


4. Just want to make sure I have this right incase of buying originals.... The standard wheel was 8.5" with 255 tyres all round, and the D3 car was 9" wide with 275 tyres all round. But both these wheels fit the D2 without rubbing ? Or am I completely wrong, is front and rear both different widths ?


5. If you were going genuine would you go 8.5" or 9" and why ?




Sorry for all the questions but I want to get asset of these quickly and don't want to buy the wrong thing.


Will post a few pictures up any of these days after I get her cleaned !!!!


Oh and anyone with any for sale please feel free to post here........


Thanks in advice guys !


Ricky !