ex-quattro PETE

Trying to decide between the following two 18" rims for winter. Q5 would be volcano red.

Rial Como:



BBS SR:


Thoughts?

Munchpup

BBS

SQive

I'd prefer the Rial Como in the darker BBS color.

ex-quattro PETE

I agree there is something sexy about that gunmetal darker finish. Here are some other options, but I'm really not sure on their quality. This stuff must be made in China, given the low price...

AU524 replica:


AU720 replica:



AU523 replica:

Reggie

BBS I suspect will be stronger - but then I like simple five or six spoke rims for winter to make them easier to clean.

I also have seen aftermarket rims with the darker colors chip and crack from the stress in the rims from standard street use.

ex-quattro PETE

Thanks, Reggie.

Moving up in quality, there is Hartmann stuff, but we're getting close to Audi genuine rim prices when you add up the price of center caps, lugbolts, etc.

Nice though...

ex-quattro PETE

Since we ended up getting the Q5 in daytona grey instead, I think I am going to get the silver Rial Como for winter as it'll give it a little more contrast.

hilld

I have the BBS SR's. Sorry only pic I have is this one, this was during a test fitting, maybe in a couple of weeks once the temps drop to around high 40s-low 50's for the highs they will go on.

ND40oz

BBS's if you're going with an 18".

VMR has some nice 19" and 20" options though, the V810, V702 and V708 all come in Q5 sizing.

ex-quattro PETE