Euro 19s on my RS6

[Cmnair]

After seeing Dave's setup I really wanted to get a set of these wheels. I think that the thick spoke design really suits the wide body C5s. I initially wanted to have them done in Titan Grey but the smoked Chrome look is growing on me. I got this set from BKS-Tuning in Germany. Currently they are on as my winter setup with Pirelli SottoZero 3 winter tires.

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[nene]

Love 'em!

[DHall1]

That does look nice. Are these the 19/9 et35?

what type of finish? Painted?

did bks source these used for you? I need to call those guys

more pics please

[Cmnair]

That does look nice. Are these the 19/9 et35?

what type of finish? Painted?

did bks source these used for you? I need to call those guys

more pics please

yes these are OEM Audi RS6 Euro spec wheels... 19 x 9 ET35. Robert at BKS sourced them... Took him two attempts to get these. These look like they are powder coated smoked Chrome

[shadyraven]

yes these are OEM Audi RS6 Euro spec wheels... 19 x 9 ET35. Robert at BKS sourced them... Took him two attempts to get these. These look like they are powder coated smoked Chrome

Curious to learn what you paid, including shipping - can you share that?

Also, how was your experience with BKS?

I bought a part from BKS last year and was shipped something entirely different. To get refunded, I had to pay the shipping cost to return the part to BKS which, combined with the out going shipping cost, equaled the cost of the part I purchased. Zero effort was taken by BKS to address the unfairness of this transaction. Also, had to rely on Paypal's purchase resolution service to get BKS's acknowledgement that there was a problem.

[Cmnair]

My experience has been overall okay ... there have been delays in shipping and sometimes it is hard to get in touch with them... but they do eventually respond. I have bought a lot of stuff from them over the last 2 years and never had to ship anything back.

[Cmnair]

In terms of price it was $1600 plus shipping ( I don't remember what shipping was maybe around $200)

[shadyraven]

In terms of price it was $1600 plus shipping ( I don't remember what shipping was maybe around $200)

Thanks for the cost and shipping details. At that price, I assume the wheels were used?

As for getting them, did you just send BKS an email asking if they could source you a set? Curious to the process - thanks.

[Cmnair]

Thanks for the cost and shipping details. At that price, I assume the wheels were used?

As for getting them, did you just send BKS an email asking if they could source you a set? Curious to the process - thanks.

Yes used...don't think you can get them new anymore except for Hartmann replicas. Yes just sent them an email asking them to source one.

[Cmnair]

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[HPO-DK]

There is a set here in germany and seller will ship worlwide

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Alurader-9x19-ET35-4B3601025Q-Audi-RS4-B5-B7-S6-RS6-4B-/152266554112?hash=item2373cb3b00:g:JGQAAOSwTA9X89v q

[shadyraven]

Thanks for your help and suggestions... and for sharing more photos. Cars looks fantastic!

[Bigglezworth]

Have always liked the wide 5spoke rims. I have two sets of these too. 1 for summer 19x9 and one for winter 18x8.5. IMO they always look better on the darker color cars that are blue, black, and gray.

[Cmnair]

I got Pirelli Sottozero series 3 tires 255/35/19s. They appear stretched on these wheels exposing them to potholes. I think I should have gone with 265s. Thoughts?

[Bigglezworth]

I got Pirelli Sottozero series 3 tires 255/35/19s. They appear stretched on these wheels exposing them to potholes. I think I should have gone with 265s. Thoughts?
8" wide = 245 tire
8.5" wide = 255 tire
9" wide = 265 tire
and so on

[Cmnair]

8" wide = 245 tire
8.5" wide = 255 tire
9" wide = 265 tire
and so on

isnt the stock size 255 even on the 19x9 wheel? I know the section widths may vary with brand slightly

[DHall1]

Yes

fat 255 = Conti Extreme
narrow 255 = Michelin pss




isnt the stock size 255 even on the 19x9 wheel? I know the section widths may vary with brand slightly

[Bigglezworth]

isnt the stock size 255 even on the 19x9 wheel? I know the section widths may vary with brand slightlyFair statement yes. I have some Kumo track tires that are labelled as 245's, but measure out a full 20mm wider....

My list was a reference of what is recognized as an appropriate size for the most part. There will be some exceptions.

That said, even with a half inich narrower, you shouldn't be experiencing problem. I've seen idiots run 225's on a 9" rim up here.....

[DHall1]

when I say the 255 pss is narrow

its in relation to some other 255s

look at tread and section widths between brands

i run 255 pss on my 9s and they are fine

i also run 265s on 9.5s and they are almost too fat prompting cutting the nub off






Yes

fat 255 = Conti Extreme
narrow 255 = Michelin pss

[Cmnair]

That said, even with a half inich narrower, you shouldn't be experiencing problem. I've seen idiots run 225's on a 9" rim up here.....

Those are the guys going for the "stretched" look on purpose and in the process destroying their rims, tires, ride, suspension etc :) Lots of kids in Hondas and VWs go for that "look" here.

[Cmnair]

when I say the 255 pss is narrow

its in relation to some other 255s

look at tread and section widths between brands

i run 255 pss on my 9s and they are fine

i also run 265s on 9.5s and they are almost too fat prompting cutting the nub off

Thanks Dave... good info. I guess you could add the Pirelli SottoZero to the narrow 255 category. I am running 275 Continental Extreme Contacts on 9.5" rims for the summer. No rubbing on the nub but it does scrape the inner fender liner occasionally.

[DHall1]

Yep

the conti extreme does tend to be a fatter tire across all sizes

the mich pss are case by case because so many sizes are fit to oem specs.

The 265/35 pss is a Porsche fitment and very fat. Esp compared to the 255/35


Thanks Dave... good info. I guess you could add the Pirelli SottoZero to the narrow 255 category. I am running 275 Continental Extreme Contacts on 9.5" rims for the summer. No rubbing on the nub but it does scrape the inner fender liner occasionally.

[Cmnair]

Dave are you running spacers on your car with the Euro 19s? They look tucked in a bit on my car with ET35. My summer OZs are ET26 I think.

[DHall1]

Yep

10mm

fantastic fitment with no issues


Dave are you running spacers on your car with the Euro 19s? They look tucked in a bit on my car with ET35. My summer OZs are ET26 I think.

[Cmnair]

Yep

10mm

fantastic fitment with no issues

Which ones are you running? H&R, ECS etc? Do they supply lug bolts?... Thanks