Ashtray and Wheels

[vr430]

Hi, would like to ask for help on a couple of things.

Rear door ashtray: It looks liek RS6 and A6 are the same. Dealer wants $74. Genuine is asking for same. Is there any other source that is more reasonable in price? I wouldn't mind getting a used one, but one that works (my lid is busted and all my fixes couldn't save it).

Wheels for winter tires: Any recommendations for 17" wheels? I searched the Forum but did not find anything concrete. Mine are all busted up and I will definitely need a new set come October. I know, it is hard to even think of snow when it is pushing 100 outside, but it is almost August and first blizzard cannot be that far away.

Thanks!

[ben916]

17"s?????? on an RS6???? clearance issues
I hope you mean 18"s
The names that stick in my head are Blizzak and Happkain - (spelling is not my forte)

[vr430]

My current winter setup - wheels and tires - is considerably smaller than my summer, which is definitely 18" + 255/40 tires. Honestly, I did not doublecheck and presumed they are 17"s. Will have to confirm this evening. I did not realize Blizzak makes wheels. Thanks for feedback.

[LIRS6]

Hi, would like to ask for help on a couple of things.

Wheels for winter tires: Any recommendations for 17" wheels? I searched the Forum but did not find anything concrete. Mine are all busted up and I will definitely need a new set come October. I know, it is hard to even think of snow when it is pushing 100 outside, but it is almost August and first blizzard cannot be that far away.

Thanks!

You def need at least 18" wheels, and not all 18's fit due to our large fr brakes - I know this from experience. Try Tirerack, altho the last time I looked I didn't see any suitable wheels available on their site (only high performance wheels - not what I was looking for in a winter set-up).

I suspect that Ben's comment was referring to tires - not wheels .. Blizzak and Hankook tires perhaps? I'm not aware of Blizzak manufacturing wheels either.

[vr430]

I suspect that Ben's comment was referring to tires - not wheels .. Blizzak and Hankook tires perhaps? I'm not aware of Blizzak manufacturing wheels either.

I figured. Just wanted to yank his chain a bit. I am partial to Michelin Arctic Alpins - I have had very good luck with them.

I think reason my winter set up looks so much smaller is wheels are 8 and summer's are 8.5.

Are OEM knockoffs for winter wheels the way to go?

[vr430]

Yep. My busted winter wheels are indeed 18", shed with 225/45 winter tires.

[JSRS6]

i thought OEM winters were 18x7.5j...

[vr430]

My winter wheels are not OEM. They may very well be 7.5 - I did not measure. Will do when I get home tonight.

[streetsoffire]

Try shokan.com for that ashtray, playa.

[vr430]

Woo hoo! Thanks street! Ashtray ordered and shokan site is being added to my favorites.

[vr430]

Does anyone know part numbers for OEM 18x8.5 and 18x7.5 RS6 wheels? Thanks!

[JSRS6]

18x8.5 9 spoke oem: 4b3 601 025 r
wheel cap: 8d0 601 165 k

18x7.5 5 spoke winter oem: 4b3 601 025 s
wheel cap: 4b0 601 170

[vr430]

The only difference in part numbers is last letter. Now that's efficiency.

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