Other things to consider that I thought about is, I am going to sell the 16" wheels/tires, and I already have a buyer for $400, so that brings my cost down to $800. I sold the takeoff tires from the 18s and the OEM tire pressure monitor sensors for $300, which brings my cost down to $500.

 

I just ordered a set of H&R sport springs for the car.

 

kept looking at those pictures and looking at the car, and I thought, damn those pictures look a lot higher then the car looks when I look at it. Then it hit me. I took those pictures right after I took it off the jack and before the suspension settled back down. Here is what the car looks like normally-

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Car deffinatley looks better. Not how I would spent 1200 but better is better. If i am spending that kind of money though i want my car to start to stand out from every other A6 and for me those rims dont do it.

 

My car does stand out from every other A6. I haven't ever seen or heard of another C5 A6 with C6 A6 wheels on it. As far as I know, I am the only one who has done it. Wheel choices for the A6 aren't unlimited, ... of course I did see someone stuff Lamborghini wheels on an A6 so maybe that isn't true.

I don't need to beat a dead horse. Different strokes for different folks. I love the look and in the end, that's all that matters.

 

I had c6 a6 wheels on mine before I traded it in. I used the 9 spoke 17" with 245/45/17 off the 3.2 however,I didn't have to use all the spacers and special stuff. Mine bolted right on and looked better than your 7 arms wheelsin my opinion. Those look too massive foryour c5, looks out of proportion.I also had the eibach lowering shocks and springs in and it sat much lower to the ground, much more in proportion than yours. You need to set that car on the ground to get it looking right.

 

Do you have pics? I would like to see it.

 

I doubt it. it was the same color as yours with the 2.7t It looked really good with the 17's on. Only problem was it sat awfully low to the ground. Only 2.75" off ground at lowest point at front end. Not to good for winter snow travel.

 

I love those wheels. I put h&r sports on mine and I think it sits perfect. Yours will look awesome after you drop it. Nice job.

 

Lowering springs are enroute! Will post pics when installed.