New Wheels!

[MontyRS]

Gents (and Ladies?),

I've taken my RS6 in a new direction after long considerations. I think this car is gorgeous "as-is" but wanted to try something different for a while. I normally would have never ordered these wheels from the factory, but because I saw a good deal on them I picked them up on Audizine. They are HRE 20's in matte black, and to make it "fit" the car I pasti-dipped the chrome accents to match. I've gotten some positive and negative reviews, but thought I would offer it up to a larger audience for more feedback. To be fair, they look a lot less interesting in pictures because it is hard (from an iphone) to show the depth in the wheels, etc., as they are matte black. In person you get a much better sense for the architecture of the wheels and the car...

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[lswing]

Works good with the other matte parts, not too blacked out, sweet!

[905084]

Don't throw stones, but for some reason, I hate black dubs (on any car, not just yours) and I don't know why...Love the rest though.

[MontyRS]

lswing - that is exactly my takeway at this point...I like it for a change and its not "too black." Frankly, in person the matte black actually looks more like a really dark grey. I figured these are wheels that will really hold their value and I can always powder coat them later on a tire change. Plus the black on the car can come right off since it is plasti-dipped.

905084 - I'm typically with you on this as well...but again the "deal" on the wheels sold me on giving them a try, and in person I have been surprised by how much I actuall like it...but can definitely see going with something different in the future.

[905084]

Hey, if I got a deal, mine would look just like yours. Enjoy!

[nene]

I have the same wheel, but chose silver. What is your configuration?
Mine is 19x9 et29.

http://www.htms.org/img/072008/RS6_HRE/HRE_05sm.jpg

With KW v3s:
http://www.htms.org/img/042013/BostonGravel01.jpg
http://www.htms.org/img/042013/BostonGravel02.jpg
http://www.htms.org/img/042013/BostonGravel03.jpg

[MontyRS]

Those look fantastic...Would love to see it with a slight drop.

I would have preferred 19x9, but again these were off another car so I had no choice if I wanted to benefit from the pricing. Mine are 20x10 et 26. The car definitely feels slightly less quick, but handles "better." When I have to get new tread I may powder coat to a brushed charcoal look...

[Elevens]

Looks good. I think 19's look best on our cars though. And the brushed Aluminum mirrors are Trademark RS. I would not have touched those. But overall looks good. I am thinking of Darkening my wheels also, I think it gives the car a more aggressive (I mean business) look. But every time I look at the car in it's current configuration, I change my mind. I dunno...................


http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz237/vintron/Coilover%20Install/P1010030.jpg (http://s831.photobucket.com/user/vintron/media/Coilover%20Install/P1010030.jpg.html)

[tjb616]

I think they look awesome. The car looks perfect from the rear 3/4 view. Only thing I would do differently is that I would've left the side views and rings silver, and done the silver grill/window trim in black. Great choice on the wheels though and nice car. (edit) And clear corners*

[bakes]

The other benefit of a matt black finish is the brake dust issue won't be as bad as it is with sliver!!! I ride with gunmetal rims in the summer but am contemplating getting them finished in a sliver one winter as I am a big fan of siliver...the matt black definitely looks better with other parts of the car done that way as well!

[SteveKen]

I personally am not a big fan of the shiny or brushed mirrors, so that's my favorite part. I just had all my trim for the Avant powdercoated matte black and can't wait to get to the point where I reinstall them. The only shiny pieces on mine will be the rings.

[905084]

I have the same wheel, but chose silver. What is your configuration?
Mine is 19x9 et29.

http://www.htms.org/img/072008/RS6_HRE/HRE_05sm.jpg

With KW v3s:
http://www.htms.org/img/042013/BostonGravel01.jpg
http://www.htms.org/img/042013/BostonGravel02.jpg
http://www.htms.org/img/042013/BostonGravel03.jpg

Love the 19's . Here, not so much. Ummmm, the red calipers?? I'll leave that to the gallery.

[ttboost]

Not horrible...but wouldn't wanna keep em clean though...

[MontyRS]

Please post a picture when you do!

I personally am not a big fan of the shiny or brushed mirrors, so that's my favorite part. I just had all my trim for the Avant powdercoated matte black and can't wait to get to the point where I reinstall them. The only shiny pieces on mine will be the rings.

[MontyRS]

There are many ways to "change up" the look a little bit...I was toying with this idea but felt the window trim was being brushed looked ok with the Avus...Either way its just plasti-dip and it can be changed again!

[MontyRS]

Elevens - your car has always looked "perfect" to me...I would have gone with a silver or gun metal had I the option. We still should catch up at some point...I live in Delray Beach!

[Elevens]

Yea Monty we should get together at some point in time. USP motorsports in Coral Springs has Audi-VW get togethers a few times though out the year. I'll let you know and maybe we can hook up then.........................