mlillywh Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Many thanks to djkynz for the gallery - was able to find what I think are a great looking set of alloys Sweet wheels So - 3 questions 1. What size will go onto a D3 without modifications - I'm thinking 19's or 20's 2. Whats the best tyre size to fit on that RIM 3. I'm currently running stock 17's - just how much harder (and louder) is the ride going to get for the 20's? - I had an A6 Le Mans as a rental and that was pretty rough and noisy (was on 19's with a 255 profile - but also had the s-line break your back lowered suspension) thanks for your thoughts Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDiAvant Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I think craigyb has 20" wheel on his A8 with no problems. I run 19" on my A8, andI was thinking about the 20" rims but don't really what to spend the extra money on the 20" rubber... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm running OEM 20" s-lines 275 35 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alera Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Bit controversial this but its fair to say that the bigger the wheels the harsher the ride. I personally think putting big wheels on these cars is a bit of a shame really. That said I have 19" on mine ! I have heard it said many times, and there is a pretty strong case behind this, that anything over 17" adversely affects the ride as does low profile. Big wheels look fantastic but you have to accept that the cars not going to be as nice to drive. Waits for the insults to start flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostKiwi Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I go with what you say Alera - I had a Mazda Xedos 6 which came with 195/60/15s and upgraded it to 205/40/17 and regretted it for ever after as the ride became harsh and quite uncomfortable. The '8s are better in that respect but the basic laws of physics apply none the less... Alloy just doesn't compress and deflect like air filled rubber does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 With air suspension it is not that noticeable. I went from 19's to 20's and with the 275x35 I get a very good comfortable ride. [ QUOTE ] Bit controversial this but its fair to say that the bigger the wheels the harsher the ride. I personally think putting big wheels on these cars is a bit of a shame really. That said I have 19" on mine ! I have heard it said many times, and there is a pretty strong case behind this, that anything over 17" adversely affects the ride as does low profile. Big wheels look fantastic but you have to accept that the cars not going to be as nice to drive. Waits for the insults to start flying [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure11 Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I have heard it said many times, and there is a pretty strong case behind this, that anything over 17" adversely affects the ride as does low profile. Big wheels look fantastic but you have to accept that the cars not going to be as nice to drive. Waits for the insults to start flying [/ QUOTE ] You have to concur with the ride being effected. It is more taunt, the road lets you know it's condition more intensley and the suspension works harder. But then I have an S8 and if I wanted confort I would have bought an A8 limo LWB fitted softer springs and never gone near a B Road. As it is, I am more cofident in the twisty bits, faster through long sweeping bends and smiling more. It's all a matter of taste; and logic takes no account of taste. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 But I have the A8 SWB W12 with sports suspension, so 20's are no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffy3074 Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 I've driven a standard D2 S8 on 18's and my Final Edition S8 on 20's within the last 24 hours, ride is better on the 18's but turn in, steering feel and ultimate grip are way better on the 20's. It depends on what your priorities are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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