Audi Q8 Flexes 30-Inch Wheels, Looks Like an Overpriced Horseless Carriage

Should you ask the owner what their favorite part is, they will likely say the wheels. After all, they decided to give this once-decent Audi Q8 a set of ginormous Forgiatos. The alloys measure 30 inches in diameter and were wrapped in rubberband tires to fit below the arches. Suspension modifications are likely on deck, and it appears a little bit of cutting was also involved.

As a result, reverting the German crossover coupe back to its OEM specification is going to be tricky yet not impossible. And we appreciate the fact that the owner didn't pick a wacky wrap for this Q8, as they chose to keep it stock in this aspect. Thus, it rocks an elegant black paint finish, still has all the chrome in place, and benefits from window tinting for extra privacy.

It would have been a nice Audi Q8 if it hadn't been for the massive wheel set, and we think it would've looked quite good with smaller running shoes. We probably would've stopped at 24 inches if we truly wanted to make the vehicle look more special, but then again, the ride wouldn't have ended up on the Ace1Whips YouTube channel. However, it would've handled way better on the go and wouldn’t have had a ridiculous turning radius. But hey, to each his own, right?

Now, we're clearly not fans of the humongous wheels, as 30 inches do not make any vehicle look better, no matter how big it is. On top of that, a premium crossover coupe fitted with 30s likely drives horribly, and we don't think the owner of this Audi dares to venture too far from home without the Q8 sitting on a trailer, as it is one bouncy machine. On a more positive aspect, it likely gets a lot of attention from the average Joe. But what's your take on it?

Before answering this question, we will remind you that Audi offers the Q8 in three specifications in our market. The regular Q8 starts at $74,400 and uses a 3.0L six-pot with 335 horsepower. The SQ8 brings a V8 to the party, making 500 horsepower, and begins at $97,600. Often called a more budget-friendly Lamborghini Urus, the RS Q8 tops the family from $125,800. It has 591 horsepower on tap, does 0-60 mph (97 kph) in 3.7 seconds, and sticks to the V8 recipe by featuring a 4.0L twin-turbo unit under the hood.