B7 wheels compared to the B6's

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Feb 11, 2006 | 02:53 PM

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B7 wheels compared to the B6's

What do the new B7's wheels weigh? I'm talking about the new wheels that look like BBS CH's.
I'm just trying to compare weights between the B7's and the B6's wheels(weigh 28lbs).

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Feb 11, 2006 | 03:48 PM

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BBS CHs' are 24.5 lbs (18") according to tire rack. They are basically the same wheel.

Feb 11, 2006 | 05:56 PM

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they're 24.0 lbs....the aftermarket version is 1/2" wider and 0.5lb heavier.

...and BTW, those on the B7 S4 actually ARE real BBS CH wheels. Here's a pic of the inside of my spare, where you can see the stamping:

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/414/bbs.jpg">

Feb 11, 2006 | 06:16 PM

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Different model CHs.

The Audi version is a CH 028 as stamped on the wheel, the BBS labeled version that says 'Motorsport' on it is a CH 012.

Feb 11, 2006 | 07:31 PM

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precisely...point being the B7 version don't just "look like" BBS CH, they are.

Feb 12, 2006 | 03:44 AM

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The offsets are also different IIRC. The aftermarket wheels have less offset.

Feb 12, 2006 | 11:30 AM

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Anybody want to get rid of theirs?

I'd prefer a lighter wheel in the 18" variety but for a decent price these wouldn't be bad.

Thanks for all the above answers.

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Feb 12, 2006 | 07:41 PM

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More info please :)

Do you have any pics of your car with them on....side shots other than your sig pic?

What kind of differences did you notice?
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Feb 12, 2006 | 08:55 PM

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check the pic poster!...

Braking and turn in are greatly improved as well as the acceleration to a slightly less noticable extent. all that unsprung weight gone made a serious difference in the overall feel of the car. My buddy who is usually sceptical of this sorta thing (he is an extremly capable driver) was actually very impressed and suprised at the results.

ps
DONT GET THE SAME WHEELS AS ME