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dab
August 19th, 2009, 16:27
So I have the rs/4 replicas forged from Hartmann and just came from discount tire and they said all four are bent. Two are very badly bent, I have never hit a pothole so stay away from Hartmann.

I am looking for some five spoke almost like what comes stock on the euro models. Anyone have a recommendation, it is such a pain to find some that fit.
DHall1
August 19th, 2009, 16:32
I know its not quite what you asked for but the best rim IMHO is the MTM Bimoto.
dab
August 19th, 2009, 16:34
I did look at those and may have to reconsider. Thanks.
dab
August 19th, 2009, 16:36
Any distributors?
DHall1
August 19th, 2009, 16:55
hoppen in FL
DuckWingDuck
August 19th, 2009, 17:15
If you want 5 spoke, why not go ABT? Or these OEMs:

http://www.autofans.us/images/2008%20Moscow%20Auto%20Show/2009%20Audi%20RS6%207.jpg
dab
August 19th, 2009, 17:22
You can order the 09 rs6 wheels pictured above from my dealer?
mmaturo
August 19th, 2009, 18:02
Try this company http://www.europrice.us/home.html to get European OEM wheels both new RS6 and old. I got my OEM 19" five spokes (in Ti) from him years ago.
Boosted-Bora
August 19th, 2009, 18:02
buy my DPE's
Shoppinit
August 19th, 2009, 18:37
I know its not quite what you asked for but the best rim IMHO is the MTM Bimoto.
Absolutely. Fantastic looking wheels.

I also like the Sportec Mono

http://germancarscene.com/wp-content/uploads/avus-rs6-3-30-4.jpg

Why are your wheels bent? I thought Hartmann were OK.
Brav
August 19th, 2009, 20:40
Personally, I wouldnt go w 09 RS6 wheels. Too soft of a style IMO. You need a good multispoke full face wheel to compliment the car, or an aggressive step-lip mesh 3 piece forged.

Boosted's DPEs are nice, I have their wheels on 3 of my cars.
dab
August 19th, 2009, 20:55
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/audi-rs6.shtml#19inch
dab
August 19th, 2009, 20:57
Absolutely. Fantastic looking wheels.

I also like the Sportec Mono

http://germancarscene.com/wp-content/uploads/avus-rs6-3-30-4.jpg

Why are your wheels bent? I thought Hartmann were OK.

I have no idea why they are bent as bad they are. Hartmann said they would sell me some at cost they were $500 a piece originally. They also were tough to clean and keep clean, would have gone with gunmetal versus chrome.
DHall1
August 19th, 2009, 21:58
These look like cheap knockoffs

You get what you pay for when it comes to rims.

MTM have a proven long term track record. If you like to drive fast....$$$$


http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/audi-rs6.shtml#19inch
DuckWingDuck
August 19th, 2009, 22:35
Personally, I wouldnt go w 09 RS6 wheels. Too soft of a style IMO. You need a good multispoke full face wheel to compliment the car, or an aggressive step-lip mesh 3 piece forged.

Boosted's DPEs are nice, I have their wheels on 3 of my cars.

brav, we still got to get together man, just got back to town, you here?
ZCD2.7T
August 20th, 2009, 14:23
http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/audi-rs6.shtml#19inch

I'd stay away from this vendor if I were you. I speak from personal experience....

FWIW, I got my (B7) RS4 replicas from Velocity Motoring (through Discount Tire) 3 years ago, and have had no problems with them at all. The set of 4 (18" x 8.5" ET38) was around $700....
dab
August 20th, 2009, 15:26
I'd stay away from this vendor if I were you. I speak from personal experience....

FWIW, I got my (B7) RS4 replicas from Velocity Motoring (through Discount Tire) 3 years ago, and have had no problems with them at all. The set of 4 (18" x 8.5" ET38) was around $700....


thanks that kind of info is invaluable, first hand knowledge.
dab
August 25th, 2009, 13:40
Very nice looking rims, about half the price I paid for the forged hartmanns.

http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/view/Wheel_Color/Matte_Black/
ZCD2.7T
August 25th, 2009, 16:31
Very nice looking rims, about half the price I paid for the forged hartmanns.

http://www.velocitymotoring.com/links/view/Wheel_Color/Matte_Black/

Do they have a version that fits your car? I thought the RS 6 had a "unique" wheel spec....

Also, have you asked Velocity how much these rims weigh? (just curious).
dab
August 25th, 2009, 16:50
I have spoken via email and they do have versions that fit the rs/6. Haven't spoken to them about weight, the hartmanns were 18lbs I believe versus stock 22lbs.
ZCD2.7T
August 25th, 2009, 17:03
Haven't spoken to them about weight, the hartmanns were 18lbs I believe versus stock 22lbs.

I doubt they're anywhere close to that light. RS 6 OEMs are about 28 lbs. The VMR708s are 23 lbs., and my OZ Superleggeras (18" x 8.5") are 18 lbs.

Anything under 25 lbs. is reasonable for an 18" wheel, IMHO. The difference in weight between my Superleggeras and the VMRs is quite noticeable to me. Less unsprung weight helps every aspect of performance.