BBS wheel fitment

[SpinEcho]

So the BBS website lists the RS-GT wheel under RS6 fitments:

http://www.bbs.com/cgi-bin/nach_pkw_03_e.cgi?RS6|Audi%20S-RS-Fahrzeuge

And the Tirerack does not:

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?&autoMake=Audi&autoModel=RS6&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=Standard+Model

Who's right? (And no, I don't automatically trust the manufacturer's website).

:vhmmm:

[nene]

I don't think it will fit the front without spacers. Spokes are too straigth, and probably not enough hub to make it clear.

[gjg]

I'm looking at the same rim ..... :D

Tirerack may not stock the wheel is it fits only rs6 - I will call BBS rep today and ask about fitment. Price (ex-tax) is approx. $1,100

[Benman]

Originally posted by SpinEcho
So the BBS website lists the RS-GT wheel under RS6 fitments:

http://www.bbs.com/cgi-bin/nach_pkw_03_e.cgi?RS6|Audi%20S-RS-Fahrzeuge

And the Tirerack does not:

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?&autoMake=Audi&autoModel=RS6&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=Standard+Model

Who's right? (And no, I don't automatically trust the manufacturer's website).

:vhmmm:
Tirerack usually as practice does not have a wheel listed for a vehicle untill they are positive it will fit, although they have had goofs in the past.

As for BBS they make very high quality wheels but also make goofs. I remember a certain vendor that posted here in the past (a very nice man BTW) who asked for someone to come over for a test fit on a BBS wheel. BBS had assured him that a wheel for a customer would fit the RS 6 with no problems (I think this was going to go to GoFast). Bottom line the wheel was a good fit on the rear but the guys at BBS never took into consideration the size of the front rotors (absolutely woud not clear the caliper!).

Sorry to go on.
Ben:addict:

[R Revolution]

I would actually call up BBS of America, and just ask them yourselves. If there is one thing wrong about the fitment(which can be adjusted) TR won't list the wheel as a proper fitment, merely because they don't want to be responsible if something goes wrong, which is perfectly understandable.

[Luke@tirerack]

BBS RS-GT 19x8.5 uses a spacer to clear the brakes ... Tire Rack tends to be a bit conservative and thus doesn't endorse the use of spacers very often ....



but, we can get them if you would like a set give me a call ....

[SpinEcho]

Thanks for the responses, especially Luke! I don't like spacers, either, so I guess these are a no go.

[gjg]

here it is from horse's mouth:


You need for the BBS RS-GT for the RS6 a special kit with 4 spacers and 20 special bolts. The special kit cost extra and the price is conditioned of the dealer.

so, this is BBS customer care speaking ....

:idea: