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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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I'd like to get S8 wheels for my '08 A8L. I'm trying to decide between the 2007 and 2008 S8 wheels. Which do you prefer?

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These are the wheels I have now:

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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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I prefer the look of the 2007 but the 2008 looks nice as well, just more edgy looking
 
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I say go with the 2008's. My beliefe is that the # of spokes should either match or be a multiple of the # of lugs. (5-lugs = 5/10/15/20 spokes)
 
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Originally Posted by AWDaholic
I say go with the 2008's. My beliefe is that the # of spokes should either match or be a multiple of the # of lugs. (5-lugs = 5/10/15/20 spokes)
Now I'm thinking about these since their a little more subtle.

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To Make sure you know, those are two different rims. The top picture is actually the rims I have on my car which are pretty nice, and I believe the bottom picture the A8L is the 19" not positive though but definitely two different styles.
 
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Originally Posted by Brozee
To Make sure you know, those are two different rims. The top picture is actually the rims I have on my car which are pretty nice, and I believe the bottom picture the A8L is the 19" not positive though but definitely two different styles.
Oh, I know they're two different rims. I like both of them. I think I like the first one better...
 
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It's completely what your used to I think. I see the bottom picture rims and I'm like "why didn't my car come with those " , but yet again I own the other ones that's probably why. All depends are you buying these rims new or from a friend or how much you paying?
 
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Originally Posted by Brozee
It's completely what your used to I think. I see the bottom picture rims and I'm like "why didn't my car come with those " , but yet again I own the other ones that's probably why. All depends are you buying these rims new or from a friend or how much you paying?
My dealer will give me the 2007 and 2008 wheels at his cost which is really sweet. However, I like the older wheels too but I'm having a hard time finding any....
 
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Ahh I see. Well if you have any questions let me know. Great thing with the rims that I said I have, is they don't seem like they are very rust prone and have less frontal real-estate. (The 18" have deeper spaces) As well as you get to get a nicer more cushioned tire on there as well. I suggest the Micheline a/s plus. I have them and they are very smooth and nice although very expensive.
 
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Originally Posted by Soundchasr
I like the older wheels too but I'm having a hard time finding any....
There may be some HERE:
http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_pa...6d6d1273bca8e5
 



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