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21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:00 am
by LeeRS6
I think I'm set on the Vossen VSF2's but when I search for photos on Google for them on RS6's most seem to come up in 22"'s, I must admit I prefer the look as it just looks the right size.,

Looking for opinions and advice for and against 22"s


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Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:33 pm
by h4rvsingh
Have heard ride and handling suffers with 22's which makes sense as the profile will be lower on the tyres.

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:41 pm
by MikeFish
I think 21s are the perfect size for the C7. Most 22s look over wheeled. I've seen one on 21" VFS2s and it looked great. Means you can keep your current tyres too if they are any good. Very limited choice of tyre in 22.

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 4:44 pm
by MikeFish
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Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:56 pm
by LeeRS6
MikeFish wrote:
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Hi Mike
Do you think they are both 21s, maybe I need to look at lowering it to fill the arches, I've just got new rubber so is a more sensible option.
With regards to springs on DRC is it better just to go for the adjustable springs as I remember you having issues with the front being too low?

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:21 am
by MikeFish
OK ignore me, looks like they might be 22s too.

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:30 am
by MikeFish

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:36 am
by LeeRS6
Thanks Mike, I think I need to lower it first with the OEM 21s, is The KW adjustable springs the best route, any installers in Essex?

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:33 pm
by MikeFish
Depends how low you want to go. H&R 40mms springs are cheaper and lower but later cars (about 2016 onwards) don't seem to sit level. H&R 20mm springs are a bit higher but could suffer from the same issue on later cars. KW cost more but more chance of sitting level and getting exact height you want. KW a bit high for me even on the lowest setting but sits level so that's what I have at the moment.

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:52 pm
by LeeRS6
I think I'll go with the adjustable, my cars 2016 and sits lower on the standard springs so I imagine it will be the same lowered.

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:07 pm
by Tadass910
In my opinion 22inch not fits at all

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:34 pm
by RS6chris!
21” ftw

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:16 pm
by h4rvsingh
21's with KW HAS I highly recommend.

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:06 am
by LeeRS6
RS6chris! wrote:
Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:34 pm
21” ftw
Thanks everyone, Chris can you tell me what size spacers you are using as I'm going for the same wheel setup.

Re: 21" or 22" wheels

Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:34 am
by MikeFish
RS6chris! wrote:
Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:34 pm
21” ftw
Forgot you had VFS2s!