View Full Version : what is the biggest tire we can fit on the 18 inch oem wheel on the c5 RS6
DetailersDomain
November 5th, 2008, 03:41
thanks in advance for your help.
I was thinking 265's.
DuckWingDuck
November 5th, 2008, 04:11
you might need some spacers to avoid rubbing even if 265 will fit...
DHall1
November 5th, 2008, 06:19
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
March 24th, 2009, 13:44
I need to get new tires - has anyone put the 265/35/18s on stock rims? please share some photos.
Avus-RS6
March 24th, 2009, 14:25
I have 265/35/18's, no rubbing. PS2's. IIRC, 275's should fit as well.
DHall1
March 24th, 2009, 14:29
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
March 24th, 2009, 14:34
thanks for that didn't even click on the picture : )
bodni98
March 24th, 2009, 16:18
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
March 24th, 2009, 16:38
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
March 24th, 2009, 17:51
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
March 26th, 2009, 13:51
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
March 26th, 2009, 15:02
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
March 26th, 2009, 19:08
Guys how wide are the OE tires? 9.5"?
bodni98
March 26th, 2009, 20:18
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
March 26th, 2009, 20:31
Also - Tire Rack has a special for $317 so the price is about the same as Costco after the 70 rebate.
DuckWingDuck
March 26th, 2009, 20:40
there is a special PS2 to order to avoid the rubbing. Mark's got the right P/N...
bodni98
March 26th, 2009, 21:12
I ordered these and hope they work. I wasn't sure there were special PS2
265/35ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 XL
DHall1
March 26th, 2009, 21:36
only for 19" tires
there is a special ps2 to order to avoid the rubbing. Mark's got the right p/n...
DuckWingDuck
March 26th, 2009, 22:22
oh, ok, my bad. Disregard :D