Audi C8 RS6 Avant Wheel Thread

[Jimminez@Nemesis]

We test fitted the super deep on the front and there was plenty of clearance. I have the steel brakes. Not sure about the ceramics.

Interesting. Good to know and appreciated.

Looks fantastic!

[RS7C8-UA]

What do you reckon would be the lightest wheels? I am looking at Brixton Forged Ultrasport R11...

[RTW S4]

Looks great sandjunkie 👍

[sandjunkie]

Looks great sandjunkie 👍

Thank you Sir!

[DeputyDog95]

WHEEL BRAND: BC FORGED
WHEEL DESIGN : MLE81
FRONT WHEEL SIZE : 22X10.5″ ET11
REAR WHEEL SIZE : 22X10.5″ ET7
CENTER FINISH : BRUSHED CLEAR
LIP FINISH : POLISHED
HARDWARE FINISH : STAINLESS

TIRE BRAND : CONTINENTAL
TIRE MODEL : EXTREME CONTACT
FRONT TIRE SIZE : 285/30/22
REAR TIRE SIZE : 285/30/22

All pics: https://www.bcforged-na.com/project/...vant-22-mle81/
Media: https://www.954mm.com/

Loving these wheels still!

Couple of quick questions for you, Bart.

No spacers, right? They fit like they fit on their own in the pics?
Did you have to buy new lug bolts?
Are your tire sizes the same as the factory 22's? I'm being lazy, I could look that up.
How long did it take to get them?
This is the "step lip", front and rear, right?
Did you ever consider a flat lip about back and step lip up front to make them appear staggered? Or would that look stupid?
How are they holding up so far? Finish, bends, etc....

[DeputyDog95]

I know some of you have used some great rendering to test out various wheels on your cars. Any tips on what you used? Im pretty good with MSPaint but would like to step it up a bit.

I suck at this...
Any chance you could whip up a Daytona Grey RS6 w BC Forged MLE81 with gloss black centers and polished lips? :)

[RS7C8-UA]

Vossen S17-06s staggered fit with 22x10.5 +11 22x10.5 +7 on stock sized Michelin P4S's

https://vossenwheels.com/galleries/a...ies-17-s17-06/
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do you know how much they weigh mate?

[RS7C8-UA]

Better?

standard question - how much do these weigh? I am looking for the lightest ones :)

[sdaudiguy]

do you know how much they weigh mate?

Answered on the other thread

My last set of 22s in my jeep were 22x10.5 and 22x11 and were 23.2 and 23.7 pounds each. I didn’t weight these before the tires where put on but I’d bet about the same. Even with tires on them they are light.

[sandjunkie]

I know some of you have used some great rendering to test out various wheels on your cars. Any tips on what you used? Im pretty good with MSPaint but would like to step it up a bit.

For quick and dirty, use an app called juxtaposer

[sandjunkie]

standard question - how much do these weigh? I am looking for the lightest ones :)

These aren’t the lightest but a little lighter than stock. HRE R101LW is probably one of the lightest.

Remeber, it’s still a 5000 lb wagon

[RS7C8-UA]

Answered on the other thread

23.2 = 10.5 kg that's surprisingly very light. 8 kg saving on each wheel. that's actually amazing

[RS7C8-UA]

These aren’t the lightest but a little lighter than stock. HRE R101LW is probably one of the lightest.

Remeber, it’s still a 5000 lb wagon

I am not after a weight saving on the whole car, I am after the lightest wheels because that's ride comfort. Roads here from where I from are really really bad - the lighter the wheel, the better ride comfort and the better handling I would get.

[sdaudiguy]

23.2 = 10.5 kg that's surprisingly very light. 8 kg saving on each wheel. that's actually amazing

For this car yeah but think about what I saved on my jeep whe the stocks were 55 pounds each...

[kj71109]

These aren’t the lightest but a little lighter than stock. HRE R101LW is probably one of the lightest.

Remeber, it’s still a 5000 lb wagon

I hope someone runs these so I can see if I want to go that route down the road.

[DeputyDog95]

I am not after a weight saving on the whole car, I am after the lightest wheels because that's ride comfort. Roads here from where I from are really really bad - the lighter the wheel, the better ride comfort and the better handling I would get.

Are lighter wheels with very low profile tires, even forged, more prone to bends on less than ideal roads?

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For quick and dirty, use an app called juxtaposer

I'll check that out, thanks.

[sandjunkie]

I hope someone runs these so I can see if I want to go that route down the road.

Looks like someone did.

[RS7C8-UA]

Are lighter wheels with very low profile tires, even forged, more prone to bends on less than ideal roads?

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I'll check that out, thanks.

no. forged wheels are much tougher than any other types of the wheels.

[RS7C8-UA]

For this car yeah but think about what I saved on my jeep whe the stocks were 55 pounds each...

)))) omg

[RS7C8-UA]

Wheel Brand: Signature Forged
Wheel Size: 22”x11” Front and Rear
Wheel Finish: Brushed Aluminum
Wheel Material: One Piece Forged Monoblock

https://www.instagram.com/p/CL0N-ziFV5g/

and wheel size? no rubbing? ))

[RS7C8-UA]

anybody running wider tires than 285?

and can you actually fit 295 on 10.5J? Or should go with wider J? 11?

[sdaudiguy]

[QUOTE=DeputyDog95;14458329]Are lighter wheels with very low profile tires, even forged, more prone to bends on less than ideal roads?

I’ll let the pic do the talking. Mine are forged monoblocks and extremely strong. Still no clue what I hit but it went from full to 0 in seconds. Neither the wife nor I heard or saw anything. With only a little divot like that after the blow out...speaks to their strength imho
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[DeputyDog95]

no. forged wheels are much tougher than any other types of the wheels.

I guess my expectations are pretty low... I've seen forged wheels bend at the track hitting dips at the end of track out curbing, etc... Hell, I was instructing a guy in a Lambo who hit a small divot off the outside of the track setting up for his turn in, and bent the crap out his right rear forged wheel.

Wouldn't stop me from running them on the street, but I guess I'm not counting on not having a problem with a forged wheel that has 2 inches of tire sidewall and running around on less than perfect roads. I really wish we could run more sidewall on these cars. 20's would be perfect.


[QUOTE=sdaudiguy;14458471]

Are lighter wheels with very low profile tires, even forged, more prone to bends on less than ideal roads?

I’ll let the pic do the talking. Mine are forged monoblocks and extremely strong. Still no clue what I hit but it went from full to 0 in seconds. Neither the wife nor I heard or saw anything. With only a little divot like that after the blow out...speaks to their strength imho
Image from iOS(41).jpg

That's pretty impressive!

Since you had to immediately pull over I assume, you didn't go back and look? I would have been too curious and had to know.

[sdaudiguy]

I did nothing in the area. With how it blew out I expected to have heard or felt something...

[kj71109]

Looks like someone did.

Great find. Not really digging the style on the RS6 with the gold. I think Satin Black would be much better on that wheel.

[RS7C8-UA]

[QUOTE=DeputyDog95;14458496]I guess my expectations are pretty low... I've seen forged wheels bend at the track hitting dips at the end of track out curbing, etc... Hell, I was instructing a guy in a Lambo who hit a small divot off the outside of the track setting up for his turn in, and bent the crap out his right rear forged wheel.

Wouldn't stop me from running them on the street, but I guess I'm not counting on not having a problem with a forged wheel that has 2 inches of tire sidewall and running around on less than perfect roads. I really wish we could run more sidewall on these cars. 20's would be perfect.

That's pretty impressive!

Since you had to immediately pull over I assume, you didn't go back and look? I would have been too curious and had to know.

There are different types of forged wheels - some prefer to pay USD3,000 for a replica made in China, which may look like a branded wheel.

There are obviously different types and degrees of the damage - some of those would break any rim, forged or not.

[sandjunkie]

[QUOTE=sdaudiguy;14458471]

Are lighter wheels with very low profile tires, even forged, more prone to bends on less than ideal roads?

I’ll let the pic do the talking. Mine are forged monoblocks and extremely strong. Still no clue what I hit but it went from full to 0 in seconds. Neither the wife nor I heard or saw anything. With only a little divot like that after the blow out...speaks to their strength imho
Image from iOS(41).jpg

If you didn't hear, feel, or see anything, it may have been something pretty small that hit just right.

[sdaudiguy]

Thats what im thinking as you can see the perfect little dimple that if I didnt know better looks like a small punch hit it...

[Bartallday]

Loving these wheels still!

Couple of quick questions for you, Bart.

No spacers, right? They fit like they fit on their own in the pics?
Did you have to buy new lug bolts?
Are your tire sizes the same as the factory 22's? I'm being lazy, I could look that up.
How long did it take to get them?
This is the "step lip", front and rear, right?
Did you ever consider a flat lip about back and step lip up front to make them appear staggered? Or would that look stupid?
How are they holding up so far? Finish, bends, etc....

- No spacers, correct.
- Wheels have ball seat to accomodate OEM lugs.
- Factory sizes, Conti tires.
- 4 weeks from concept to delivery.
- Step lip, correct.
- Did not consider, BC however has the option. The width of the wheels is the same (10.5) but the lip sizes are different because of the offsets, so they do appear staggered. (61.35mm front lip / 80.4mm rear) Love the look.
- Good as new.. only 1000 miles on them - Florida roads ;)

[DeputyDog95]

- No spacers, correct.
- Wheels have ball seat to accomodate OEM lugs.
- Factory sizes, Conti tires.
- 4 weeks from concept to delivery.
- Step lip, correct.
- Did not consider, BC however has the option. The width of the wheels is the same (10.5) but the lip sizes are different because of the offsets, so they do appear staggered. (61.35mm front lip / 80.4mm rear) Love the look.
- Good as new.. only 1000 miles on them - Florida roads ;)

Apologies in advance... I'm copying your setup. I think you came up with all the right stuff when it comes to using the stock wheel sizing, offsets for a flush fit, lip style (step over flat)/size (bigger out back), flush face instead of register, etc.

They're perfect for this car. I especially like the mock staggered look while still being a square tire setup. You get the appearance while maintaining proper fit and handling. Rotating gets more complicated with complete dismounts, but hey... There's got to be a compromise somewhere and that's not a deal breaker for me.

I am doing a different color center and hardware though so if we see each other in Florida, we don't be complete Winn Dixiie twins :)

How low do you actually run your car? I assume this height was just for the pics? I'm -25mm w the CETE. Not slammed, but definitely a lowered appearance. The ride is not as a good as stock, but is still compliant enough in comfort mode.

[NPuter]

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[DeputyDog95]

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You know I approve!

[NPuter]

You know I approve!

Excited to see your color choice!

[Col.Panik]

[Miranda@Nemesis]

Nice

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[kj71109]

Vossen HF-4T Satin Black
22x10.5 ET10
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[sandjunkie]

[cgk360]

Sandjunkie, these wheels look great!

[cgk360]

Ignorant question: Are forged wheels softer than cast? Are the stock RS6 wheels cast? I ask because I live in the NY Metro world of potholes and soft wheels don't survive long.

[sandjunkie]

Ignorant question: Are forged wheels softer than cast? Are the stock RS6 wheels cast? I ask because I live in the NY Metro world of potholes and soft wheels don't survive long.

Stock are cast. I don’t know about softer vs harder but forged are stronger and generally lighter because they can use less material to obtain the strength.

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Sandjunkie, these wheels look great!

@ gk360 Thank you!