what is the biggest tire we can fit on the 18 inch oem wheel on the c5 RS6

[DetailersDomain]

thanks in advance for your help.

I was thinking 265's.

[DuckWingDuck]

you might need some spacers to avoid rubbing even if 265 will fit...

[DHall1]

I have seen/driven an RS6 with 265/35/18s on stock rims. PS2s.




you might need some spacers to avoid rubbing even if 265 will fit...

[bodni98]

I need to get new tires - has anyone put the 265/35/18s on stock rims? please share some photos.

[Avus-RS6]

I have 265/35/18's, no rubbing. PS2's. IIRC, 275's should fit as well.

[DHall1]

Uhhh,

Look 1 post above your post and I have your info with a picture of a RS6 with the said tires mounted on stock rims. :rolleyes:

Michelin PS2s


I need to get new tires - has anyone put the 265/35/18s on stock rims? please share some photos.

[DetailersDomain]

thanks for that didn't even click on the picture : )

[bodni98]

Thanks for the info - yes I did see the photo above my post but would love to see more photos in different angle if they are available.:applause:

[terrytcl]

I have 265/35/18's, no rubbing. PS2's. IIRC, 275's should fit as well.


i think i read somewhere that it depends on the brand of tire.

definitely want to check your clearance between the tire and spindle arm.

[DHall1]

Well,

Then the search button is still your best friend.

A quick search of the term "tire size" nets this result with pics.

http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17950&highlight=tire+size


Thanks for the info - yes I did see the photo above my post but would love to see more photos in different angle if they are available.:applause:

[bodni98]

I ordered a set of 265/35/18s from Tirerack. They called back and said the tires might be short or not fit......they wanted to confirm before shipping. I told them to go ahead......I sure hope they fit!

[DHall1]

If you ordered the Michelin PS2s. I can tell you they will fit just fine.

I personally viewed that car in the pics.

Why didnt you use Costco if Michelin? 70 rebate and lower prices than TR


I ordered a set of 265/35/18s from Tirerack. They called back and said the tires might be short or not fit......they wanted to confirm before shipping. I told them to go ahead......I sure hope they fit!

[GEN XER]

Guys how wide are the OE tires? 9.5"?

[bodni98]

I didn't see the 70 rebate at costco and the costco website didn't let me to choose the tire size vs by vehicle only. Besides, i had bad experience with the costco installers. They scratched my wheels on my Porsche TT.

While I did order the Michellin PS2, why did it matter with the brand? Aren't they all supposed to be the same and they should fit?

[bodni98]

Also - Tire Rack has a special for $317 so the price is about the same as Costco after the 70 rebate.

[DuckWingDuck]

there is a special PS2 to order to avoid the rubbing. Mark's got the right P/N...

[bodni98]

I ordered these and hope they work. I wasn't sure there were special PS2

265/35ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 XL

[DHall1]

only for 19" tires


there is a special ps2 to order to avoid the rubbing. Mark's got the right p/n...

[DuckWingDuck]

oh, ok, my bad. Disregard :D