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Old 02-16-2012, 06:29 PM
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Hey buddy, I got the 20" R8 rims, see below. What do you think? Not sure yet....

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That's a photoshop image BTW, will post real pics on when fitted...

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Old 02-16-2012, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by K9COP
That's a photoshop image BTW, will post real pics on when fitted...

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Nice photoshop. Them rims look really nice on the car. What tires are you going with? I went with 275/35/20.

Thats in comfort mode. I cant wait to lower it.
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another one
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Old 02-17-2012, 08:28 AM
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Nice. I went with original S8 spec Yokohamas, 265/35/20's. The rims are 20x9" so hopefully all should be well. I have lowering links too, but will try and see if Vag Com can do the job first...

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Software lowering for 1" brings body at 65mm or 2.6" from the ground at Dynamic setting. I don't think anything lower has any sense. Even with this much one have to be very careful at speed bumps.
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this is mine on oem plus drop links
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Originally Posted by truckersteve
this is mine on oem plus drop links
Are your rear wheels wider than front ones?
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yes they are 22x 10.5 295 rear 22x9.5 245 front
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I would say that rears have bigger outside diameter too. Not good for your mid differential.

Staggered wheels wise, again good for looks and useless. Same goes for 22's.
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