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7th April 2014, 11:55 AM
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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.
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7th April 2014, 12:00 PM
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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. 
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7th April 2014, 12:30 PM
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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
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7th April 2014, 01:24 PM
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I've got a pair each of Michelin pilot sport 2 and super sports. The latter have noticeably chunkier rim protection. They're also a very good performing tyre in all senses. They're lighter than average due to the carbon fibre belt and I've found them very good so far - will be replacing the pilot sports when we get to summer
Try Protyre for prices once you've rung round and browsed a bit - pneus online are quoting £250 in your size
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