JAXRS6
April 11th, 2005, 17:20
Thanks to all for input to date on earlier threads!:thumb: Even tho not everyone agrees, y'all have provided great info -- enough that I have narrowed down to one preference: Sportec 18s.
The Sportecs I want weigh about 24-25 lbs each. That's lighter than the 30-32 lb OEM wheels, but not down to 20.5 lbs or less, which is where Champion experienced increased vibration when driving an RS6 at 60-70 mph. That finding reportedly contributed to Champion's decision to stop making its lightweight forged wheels for the RS6. Sportecs also seem to have a long history of happy Audiphiles, and the wheels shown below have the "thin spoke" look that I want. Finally, they're well within budget, costing just over $2K for the set.
Two concerns, tho:
1) Just as I was getting excited about the supposed superior strength of BBS's semi-solid forged manufacturing technology, I read that Sportecs are cast alumium. Cast seems like it would be more brittle; on the other hand, I had cast O-Z Superlegarras on my 2000 S4 & no problems. I never tracked that car, tho, and may track the RS6, but probably only once.
2) The RS6 trim (mirrors etc) is brushed aluminum; the Sportecs are available in "silver" or "polished." Hopefully both will be found in the link below -- silver at left, polished at right (and a wheel I can't use in the middle). Which do you think would be a better match to the RS6 trim? Or maybe I should simply ask, which to you think would look better? (Click on them to enlarge.)
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels/brand/sportec
One other concern is the source for these wheels: Superbuytires is in California and I'm in Florida. I know nothing about them except that they have the wheel I'm favoring. Does anyone know of a reputable source for Sportec that is closer to me? Tirerack, my usual source, doesn't carry them.
The Sportecs I want weigh about 24-25 lbs each. That's lighter than the 30-32 lb OEM wheels, but not down to 20.5 lbs or less, which is where Champion experienced increased vibration when driving an RS6 at 60-70 mph. That finding reportedly contributed to Champion's decision to stop making its lightweight forged wheels for the RS6. Sportecs also seem to have a long history of happy Audiphiles, and the wheels shown below have the "thin spoke" look that I want. Finally, they're well within budget, costing just over $2K for the set.
Two concerns, tho:
1) Just as I was getting excited about the supposed superior strength of BBS's semi-solid forged manufacturing technology, I read that Sportecs are cast alumium. Cast seems like it would be more brittle; on the other hand, I had cast O-Z Superlegarras on my 2000 S4 & no problems. I never tracked that car, tho, and may track the RS6, but probably only once.
2) The RS6 trim (mirrors etc) is brushed aluminum; the Sportecs are available in "silver" or "polished." Hopefully both will be found in the link below -- silver at left, polished at right (and a wheel I can't use in the middle). Which do you think would be a better match to the RS6 trim? Or maybe I should simply ask, which to you think would look better? (Click on them to enlarge.)
http://www.superbuytires.com/wheels/brand/sportec
One other concern is the source for these wheels: Superbuytires is in California and I'm in Florida. I know nothing about them except that they have the wheel I'm favoring. Does anyone know of a reputable source for Sportec that is closer to me? Tirerack, my usual source, doesn't carry them.