Wheels, wheels, wheels... Which ones should I get? (Style, not research questions)
04-22-2005, 09:36 AM
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Wheels, wheels, wheels... Which ones should I get? (Style, not research questions)
I originally wanted RS4 DTMs, but they only come in an 18x8, which limits you to 235mm tires, which is lame. In addition, apparently they are backordered from Italy, and won't even to available until the second half of next month (again, lame). Unfortunately I have to decide soon, because I have a tire going bad, and I don't want to waste money on a tire for my old wheels. I know the whole wheel/tire topic is abused on the forums, but dropping $2K on a no-so-exacting upgrade is a tough one to stomach. My questions for the forum are...
1. Does anyone had any good pics of narrow-body A6's with wheels capable of holding 255mm tire (as I understand it, this includes 8.5"-wide wheels, but should probably be 9"-wide wheel).
2. Does anyone have pics of the following wheels on their A6:
M1 - 18"x9" ET 35
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<img src="http://www.hartmannwheels.com/images/audi/m1_300x300.jpg" alt="M1 - 18"x9" ET 35">
Or...
BBS RS II - 18"x8.5"
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<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/bbs/swap/bbs_rs2_ci3_l.jpg" alt="BBS RS II - 18"x8.5"">
Or...
OZ Superturismo GT - 18"x8" (if I decide on 235mm tires)
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<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_supertour_gt_ci3_l.jpg" alt="OZ Superturismo GT - 18"x8"">
1. Does anyone had any good pics of narrow-body A6's with wheels capable of holding 255mm tire (as I understand it, this includes 8.5"-wide wheels, but should probably be 9"-wide wheel).
2. Does anyone have pics of the following wheels on their A6:
M1 - 18"x9" ET 35
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<img src="http://www.hartmannwheels.com/images/audi/m1_300x300.jpg" alt="M1 - 18"x9" ET 35">
Or...
BBS RS II - 18"x8.5"
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<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/bbs/swap/bbs_rs2_ci3_l.jpg" alt="BBS RS II - 18"x8.5"">
Or...
OZ Superturismo GT - 18"x8" (if I decide on 235mm tires)
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<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_supertour_gt_ci3_l.jpg" alt="OZ Superturismo GT - 18"x8"">
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04-22-2005, 10:35 AM
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Sure, pics of my Speedlines...
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04-22-2005, 10:37 AM
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Ah, Melange. Well in that case I'd knock the OZ off the list. Too overtly sporty
unless your car is lowered and has tint.
The RS II might be a better choice. Even surface modulation to make the wheels stand out, but not so sporty looking that it looks odd given the colour of the car.
Looking at tire rack now. Quality questions aside, I really like the look of the regular one peice AT Italia Riva. The BBS RC and OZ Canyon, aren't bad either.
The RS II might be a better choice. Even surface modulation to make the wheels stand out, but not so sporty looking that it looks odd given the colour of the car.
Looking at tire rack now. Quality questions aside, I really like the look of the regular one peice AT Italia Riva. The BBS RC and OZ Canyon, aren't bad either.
04-22-2005, 10:57 AM
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Great pics! Thanks... As far as off set, how close are you on the inside of the wheel?
Only reason I ask is, I plan on lowering the car, and it looks like if you dropped it down low, you might get a little rubb'age.