2016 Audi S8 Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2016 Audi S8 that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2016 Audi S8.

265/35R21/XL 101Y

Simplified Size:  265-35-21

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2016 Audi S8 is 265/35R21/XL 101Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Audi S8's tire size is shown below.

265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

21

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 21 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

101

This tire has a load index of 101, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1815 pounds (825 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 92 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
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Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

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275/35R21/XL 103Y

Simplified Size:  275-35-21

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2016 Audi S8 is 275/35R21/XL 103Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Audi S8's tire size is shown below.

275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

21

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 21 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

103

This tire has a load index of 103, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1925 pounds (875 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

(Summer Tires)Plus (Summer Tires)

275/35ZR21/XL (103Y)

Simplified Size:  275-35-21

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2016 Audi S8 is 275/35ZR21/XL 103(Y).  A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Audi S8's tire size is shown below.

275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

21

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 21 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

103

This tire has a load index of 103, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1925 pounds (875 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

35

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 35%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 35% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.