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Audi A8 generations and tyre sizes

A8

D2

1994 – 1998
Diesel, Petrol110–250 kW (150–340 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/60 R16225/55 R17245/50 R17245/45 R18245/40 R19255/40 R19255/35 R20
A8

D2 (1. Facelift)

1998 – 2002
Diesel, Petrol110–309 kW (150–420 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/60 R16245/45 R18
A8 D3

D3

2002 – 2007
Petrol, Diesel162–331 kW (220–450 PS)Automatic
235/55 R17255/50 R17235/50 R18255/45 R18255/40 R19255/35 R20265/35 R20275/35 R20
A8 D3 (1. Facelift)

D3 (1. Facelift)

2007 – 2009
Petrol, Diesel154–331 kW (209–450 PS)Automatic
235/55 R17255/50 R17255/45 R18255/40 R19255/35 R20265/35 R20275/35 R20
A8 D4

D4

2010 – 2013
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol150–382 kW (204–519 PS)Automatic
235/60 R17235/55 R18255/45 R18235/50 R19255/40 R19255/45 R19255/35 R20265/40 R20275/35 R20
A8 D4 (1. Facelift)

D4 (1. Facelift)

2013 – 2017
Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol180–445 kW (245–605 PS)Automatic
235/60 R17235/55 R18235/50 R19255/45 R19265/40 R20275/35 R21
A8

D5

2017 – 2021
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid210–420 kW (286–571 PS)Automatic
235/60 R17235/55 R18255/45 R19265/40 R20
A8 A8 D5 (1. Facelift)

A8 D5 (1. Facelift)

2021 – 2026
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid210–420 kW (286–571 PS)Automatic
235/55 R18255/45 R19265/40 R20

For the Audi A8 in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (rated 9.6/10) and Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (rated 9.4/10). The Audi A8 uses 19 tyre sizes across 8 generations. The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 excels in Snow performance while the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 stands out in Dry performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

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

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

Best Winter tyres for Audi A8

Best tyres for Audi A8 by category

Best for dry
Nokian WR Snowproof P
9.2/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.2/10
Best for comfort
Nokian WR Snowproof P
9.2/10
Best for noise
Nokian WR Snowproof P
9.2/10
Best for snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
9.3/10
Best budget
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
8.1/10
Best overall
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
9.6/10

Tyre comparison for Audi A8

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W3309.68.07.16.37.8Upper-middle68%
2Michelin PILOT ALPIN 59.47.58.87.68.1Premium94%
3Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P9.18.38.38.08.0Premium163%
4Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium94%
5GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+9.08.58.08.98.5Premium131%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Audi A8?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Audi A8 are: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (9.6/10), Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (9.4/10), Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10). 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 budget tyre for Audi A8?
The highest-rated budget option for Audi A8 is the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 with a rating of 8.1/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Audi A8?
For wet road performance on Audi A8, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10) And Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 (8.7/10).
Are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 good for Audi A8?
Yes, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is the top-rated tyre for Audi A8 with a rating of 9.6/10. Its strongest discipline is snow. It covers 68% 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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