Proper Wheel size for 2010 A6 Quattro

[Indskyz]

HI,
I have been reading and doing some research on wheels for my A6. Different websites show different offsets for wheels.
What is the correct offset for the 2010 A6?

Need 4 Speed Motorsports has the Avant Garde M510 wheel in a 19" x 8.5" +35mm offset and a +45mm offset.
For the M580, they only sell it in the 19" x 8.5 +35mm offset
Are there rubbing issues with the +35mm offset?

I have seen some people go with 9.5" wide wheels, but they are not listed for the 2010 A6 3.0t Quattro.

Thanks for your input.

[SinCityA6]

Depending on the year and trim level of the car, wheel size will vary. The most common wheels size was 19X8.5 and offset would vary between +38 thru +45.
That being said, an offset of +35 will not rub. If you are lowered, it would be close but should not rub. I run +32 on a 19X8.5 and had some minor rubbing on the inner liner. I am lowered so I cambered the rear wheels in -2.5 degrees and no more rub.


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[Indskyz]

Depending on the year and trim level of the car, wheel size will vary. The most common wheels size was 19X8.5 and offset would vary between +38 thru +45.
That being said, an offset of +35 will not run. If you are lowered, it would be close but should not rub. I run +32 on a 19X8.5 and had some minor rubbing on the inner liner. I am lowered so I cambered the rear wheels in -2.5 degrees and no more rub.


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Trim level is the Prestige model. I plan on lowering the car, but new to the Audi garage, so not sure yet who makes lowering springs or coil overs. I do not want to negative camber the wheels to prevent rubbing.

[SinCityA6]

Trim level is the Prestige model. I plan on lowering the car, but new to the Audi garage, so not sure yet who makes lowering springs or coil overs. I do not want to negative camber the wheels to prevent rubbing.

Lowering options are

Coils:
ST
KW V series
H&R

Springs:
H&R
Eibach

With a modest drop, an offset of +35 should be fine as long as you don't go above a 255 wide tire.

[KBRUCE23]

I have essentially the same car as you and I'm not slammed but my car is pretty low. I run 19x8.5 et 38 with no issues at all, but check out the wheel/suspension thread. People have run all kinds of setups and that should give you a decent idea of what different setups will look/ride like


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[ichi d]

I run 20x9 et37 245/35/20 and I rub on turns when I hit bumps. I'm pretty low at 1 finger gap all around

[se.farrell]

Trim level is the Prestige model. I plan on lowering the car, but new to the Audi garage, so not sure yet who makes lowering springs or coil overs. I do not want to negative camber the wheels to prevent rubbing.

Someone correct me if I am wrong, it has been a while since I looked into this - but they don't make adj. control arms for the C6, so if you lower, you will add neg. camber and the front cannot be adjusted.
A little neg. camber is actually good for corner grip - it is the toe that will eat your tires alive if the the neg. camber is present. (Pro-tip: set toe to 0'. The steering will be a tad touchier and will have more difficulty tracking straight on highways, but handles better and saves lots of rubber $$)

As for myself:
Wheel Specs:
19x8.5 +38 with 255/19/35
H&R Springs:
Good quality // stock like ride quality // better cornering. At OEM spec (rear) camber I would rub over speedbumps and when hitting dips at speed when alone. If I had people or luggage in the car there was nothing I could do to not rub when hitting small dips // **Would still recommend**
ST Coils:
25 7/8" FTG [F] / 26" FTG [R] - Compared to HRSp, LOWER (idk) in front, .125" HIGHER in rear
Ride quality improved from H&R Springs (due to matched dampening rate, I assume) // I rub 0-5% of time solo and RARELY w/ 4 people (i did opt to adj rear camber, but only to like -1.9 (squared with my front, so not much at all). Although, I do rub while turning through dips at speed (front) on occation and was prone to laying the front bumper on the ground before understanding my height // **my preference from experience - would DEFINITELY recommend**

If you decide to go this route, I would be happy to give you some pointers for the ST's.

[SinCityA6]

The C6 does not have an aftermarket option for adjustable control arms. There is a bushing kit from KMAC that has an off center hole that allows some camber correction based on how the bushing is positioned in the control arm.


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[se.farrell]

The C6 does not have an aftermarket option for adjustable control arms. There is a bushing kit from KMAC that has an off center hole that allows some camber correction based on how the bushing is positioned in the control arm.


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YURP. Looked into it - didn't think it was worth the $350ish+labor, plus idk how much of a correction they offer.