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Audi A8 generations and tyre sizes

A8

D2

1994 – 1998
Diesel, Petrol110–250 kW (150–340 PS)Manual / Automatic
A8

D2 (1. Facelift)

1998 – 2002
Diesel, Petrol110–309 kW (150–420 PS)Manual / Automatic
A8 D3

D3

2002 – 2007
Petrol, Diesel162–331 kW (220–450 PS)Automatic
A8 D3 (1. Facelift)

D3 (1. Facelift)

2007 – 2009
Petrol, Diesel154–331 kW (209–450 PS)Automatic
A8 D4

D4

2010 – 2013
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol150–382 kW (204–519 PS)Automatic
A8 D4 (1. Facelift)

D4 (1. Facelift)

2013 – 2017
Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol180–445 kW (245–605 PS)Automatic
A8

D5

2017 – 2021
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid210–420 kW (286–571 PS)Automatic
A8 A8 D5 (1. Facelift)

A8 D5 (1. Facelift)

2021 – 2026
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid210–420 kW (286–571 PS)Automatic

For the Audi A8 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental Sportcontact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The Audi A8 uses 19 tyre sizes across 8 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Summer tyres for Audi A8 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for Audi A8

Best tyres for Audi A8 by category

Best for dry
Continental Sportcontact 7
9.3/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.1/10
Best for comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
9.1/10
Best for noise
Michelin Primacy 5
9.0/10
Best overall
Continental Sportcontact 7
10.0/10

Tyre comparison for Audi A8

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental Sportcontact 710.08.69.37.78.0Premium89%
2Hankook Ventus Evo9.99.09.18.88.6Premium115%
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S9.67.78.57.07.6Premium147%
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 69.48.59.18.17.4Premium126%
5Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO9.38.79.16.77.9Premium57%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for Audi A8?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for Audi A8 are: Continental Sportcontact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (9.9/10), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (9.6/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Audi A8?
The Audi A8 uses the following tyre sizes: 225/60 R16, 225/55 R17, 245/50 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 255/40 R19, 255/35 R20, 235/55 R17, 255/50 R17, 235/50 R18, 255/45 R18, 265/35 R20, 275/35 R20, 235/60 R17, 235/55 R18, 235/50 R19, 255/45 R19, 265/40 R20, 275/35 R21.
How many generations does the Audi A8 have?
The Audi A8 has 8 generations, from 1994 to 2021.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Audi A8?
For wet road performance on Audi A8, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.1/10) And Hankook Ventus Evo (9.0/10).
Are Continental Sportcontact 7 good for Audi A8?
Yes, the Continental Sportcontact 7 is the top-rated tyre for Audi A8 with a rating of 10.0/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 89% of Audi A8 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Audi A8?
To choose the right tyres for Audi A8: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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