BBS RC

[40valve]

They look great on GLI and .:R32 but I've been thinking about swapping my current wheels for a set of refinished RC's from an Audi. I usually don't ask for opinions when it comes to stuff like this but this time I just can't decide. Please don't suggest other wheels because right now that's all I can get.

So or

[JOS4AUDI]

What do they look like ? sorry i cant picture them.

[Sharkfin]

They came stock on some A6s IIRC, hard to find a used set in good condition though

[JOS4AUDI]

OH ok i know which wheels in that case i like them.

[40valve]

Take a look at these. I'm not getting that set but that's what they look like.
They will be refinished before I get them.

[JOS4AUDI]

Take a look at these. I'm not getting that set but that's what they look like.
They will be refinished before I get them.

Those are real nice and i like them because ive never seen them on an S4 so its original.

[drew]

classic bbs look. what size you getting?

[Chapunki]

Do they come bigger than 17" though? It not they might look really small on an S4.

[40valve]

They will be 18x8.5 which is what I have now.

[drew]

They will be 18x8.5 which is what I have now.

that size should look good since they don't have a lip.

[drew]

Do they come bigger than 17" though? It not they might look really small on an S4.

LOL

[Beelzeebub]

not really feeling it because the middle of the wheel seems to protrude out (convex vs. concave).

[H0LLYW00D]

Take a look at these. I'm not getting that set but that's what they look like.
They will be refinished before I get them.

I like em. 18's would sit pretty

[Daft]

Do they come bigger than 17" though? It not they might look really small on an S4.

The stock A6 wheels were 17" x 7.5" and 5x112 bolt pattern.

The Jetta GLI and GTI version of the RC were 18" x 7.5" and 5x100 bolt pattern.

The ones you would want are the aftermarket version, known as the BBS RC306.

They are 18" x 8.5" and 5x112 bolt pattern. They were discontinued in 2005 and they are really hard to find at this point.


I have them on my A6:

[SebringSilver]

Looks a bit dated.

[40valve]

Looks a bit dated.

The whole front end of the B6 looks extremely dated.

Looks much better when lowered

[beemercer]

The whole front end of the B6 looks extremely dated.

Looks much better when lowered

Ain't that a C5 though? You're right though B6/C5 needs to be lowered to look it's best.

[Daft]

Ain't that a C5 though? You're right though B6/C5 needs to be lowered to look it's best.

I agree that it looks good but, I get 25K miles out of a set of tires when I leave the suspension at the OEM ride height.

I used to lower my cars and play games with the excessive tire wear issues. Otherwise, I'd have lowered it by now.

[Bravest NY S4]

On a newer model S with a good drop, those shits'll look hot!

[40valve]

I agree that it looks good but, I get 25K miles out of a set of tires when I leave the suspension at the OEM ride height.

I used to lower my cars and play games with the excessive tire wear issues. Otherwise, I'd have lowered it by now.

Sorry that's wasn't a comment about the height of your suspension. Just wanted to see how wheels looked when the car is lowered

[...Mark...]

In all seriousness, i don't care for your current setup w/ the merc rims.. Those would be a big improvement.

[tadhgbrosnan]

I considered them, too, and passed. The RCs don't look that great in Audi/VW fitment. The face is too flat. BMW fitment looks amazing b/c of the concavity...here's a couple from an E39 5 series...

[tadhgbrosnan]

Better pic of BMW fitment RCs...WAAAAAY better looking than RCs on an Audi/VW....

[EYE4SPEED]

The A6 2.7T's with sport package had them in 17's and were fresh.

Good thing you are getting at least 18's. These will look good - BBS typically doesn't have too much concavity, so don't worry about being flat.

I wonder if they make 19's?

[Sharkfin]

The A6 2.7T's with sport package had them in 17's and were fresh.

Good thing you are getting at least 18's. These will look good - BBS typically doesn't have too much concavity, so don't worry about being flat.

I wonder if they make 19's?

not in RCs

[[email protected]]

Better pic of BMW fitment RCs...WAAAAAY better looking than RCs on an Audi/VW....

That's because the wheels on the BMW are hella wider than anything we can run.

But I think the RC's look pretty nice on an Audi.

[duvinclunk]

^ Agreed.

[40valve]

YEa I love the BMW ones. Been looking to get a set for g/f's 325. Buddy of mine just picked up a mint set for $350 from some small shop.

Anyway, just came back from a car show and met a dude with RC's on an Allroad and they look way better in person. I mean I've seen these wheels before but not on an Audi (in person).

[chrislane31]

I have a cheap set of 18x8.5 RC;s that just need to be refinished. $500 and they are yours.

[40valve]

Hmmmm why is this not in the chatterbox anymore?

Anyway, I've given up on the new wheels right now as new photo/video gear taking priority.

[...Mark...]

Hmmmm why is this not in the chatterbox anymore?

I had a tire thread w/ real test data from Car and Driver on tires for our cars moved to the chatterbox last week and then meanwhile a thread like this that started in chatterbox gets moved here.. Riddle me this.. When you are looking for tire info are you searching here or the chatterbox? I thought so...

Puff puff, give...

[tyler006]

So these are a 5x100 bolt pattern. Do you know the offset on the rims as well? Would you cosider shipping them to Calgary Alberta Canada? Do they have rubber on them?
Thanks

[charlatan]

I LOVE RC's...and ran them on my Jetta, and on my Corrado.

However, I do not like them on Audi's...just don't look right TO ME.

[charlatan]

I LOVE RC's...and ran them on my Jetta, and on my Corrado.

However, I do not like them on Audi's...just don't look right TO ME.

[zachf88]

I love the polished RC's.... the ones that came on the 337 GTi's.

Here's my first car:

[Drkside]

i dunno i think they look wierd with the center cap that covers the lugs, i think if you get them get the center cap that only covers the center circle but, leaves the lugs visible to give it a little more concave look. thats what my friend did on his GLI before he sold it.

[Robb12]

^ ^ was thinking the same thing with my RC's..When I did so, it didnt look all that great because of the BBS Germany writing on the inside, it was hard to notice but it bothered me

[pattrick02]

i like the RC's! very nice, classy rims.