2017 Audi A8L — Matte Gold Star-Spoke 2-Piece Forged with Brushed Polished Lip (22")
- Model: RC118-17XXT (22105)
Matte Gold reduces glare across the multi-star center, allowing the spoke architecture to remain crisp across a full 22-inch face. Radial brushing preserves a visible machining grain through the barrel, while stronger polishing is concentrated at the outer flange. Three levels of reflection create depth without relying on three colors. Functional two-piece hardware, forged 6061-T6 construction, CB66.6 hub-centric machining and an 800 kg per-wheel rating give the restrained finish a clear engineering basis.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Model No. | RC118-17XXT (22105) |
| Size | 22x10.5 |
| PCD | 5x112 |
| Offset (ET) | ET28 |
| Center Bore | 66.6 mm |
| Weight | 15.7 kg |
| Load Rating | 800 kg per wheel |
| Finish | Matte gold center + brushed polished aluminum outer lip |
| Construction | 2-Piece Forged (bolted face + barrel) |
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Descriptions
Engineering Notes
Surface treatment follows the physical architecture.
Forged 6061-T6 forms the star-spoke center, which is joined to a separately forged barrel with functional stainless hardware. Controlled torque and pressure testing complete the joint before finish inspection.
Matte Gold belongs to the center. Fine radial grain remains visible across the barrel body. Hand polishing brings only the outer flange to the brightest reflection.
Each area therefore has its own material character without requiring an additional accent color.
Matte Gold Gives the Spokes Room to Work
Complex star geometry already creates enough visual information.
High-gloss gold would add reflections across every overlapping section and make the center harder to read.
Matte powder coating lowers that glare, keeping spoke paths distinct while retaining a deep metallic tone appropriate to the larger wheel.
Brushing Preserves the Machining
Radial grain is left visible across the aluminum barrel.
That texture makes the material feel machined rather than simply painted silver and introduces directional highlights as viewing angle changes.
Polishing only the flange creates a clear endpoint to the brushed surface and gives the perimeter a more precise highlight.
Reflection Changes Gradually Across the Wheel
Center, barrel and edge do not compete at the same brightness.
Matte Gold forms the calmest surface. Brushed aluminum introduces directional movement. Polished metal provides the highest reflection only at the rim.
That progression gives the wheel a more controlled luxury character than a conventional gold-and-chrome contrast.
Lug-Seat Geometry Still Needs Confirmation
CB66.6 defines hub location, but fastener-seat geometry must match the actual vehicle and wheel bolt before production.
PCD and center bore do not describe the complete contact interface.
Confirming that detail before machining is more technically sound than assuming a seat profile from the vehicle model alone.
From Design to Delivery
Quality Verified
- CMM dimensional inspection (PCD / CB / runout)
- Dynamic balancing on every wheel
- 2-piece hardware torqued to spec & pressure-tested for seal
- Forged 6061-T6, hub-centric machining verified
- Matte gold powder coat cure & consistency verified
- Brushed polished lip QC under controlled lighting before packing
Result
Matte Gold gives the center warmth without making it visually loud. Brushed aluminum creates machining texture deeper in the wheel. Polished metal appears only where a stronger perimeter highlight is useful.
Functional two-piece hardware remains visible without becoming the focal point.
Combined with an 800 kg rating, the finished wheel feels suited to the A8L because detail is present everywhere, yet very little of it needs to shout.
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Build & Fitment
CB66.6 Establishes Hub Location
Center bore is machined around the confirmed D4 hub interface.
Lug Seat Must Be Verified Before Machining
Fastener-seat geometry cannot be determined safely from PCD or CB alone.
Actual wheel bolt and vehicle configuration need confirmation.
Two-Piece Construction Keeps the Center Independent
Star-spoke geometry can remain while outer-section proportions are developed for another specification.
Finish Zones Can Change Separately
Center powder coat, barrel brushing and flange polish can each be adjusted without redesigning the complete wheel.
800 kg Gives the 22-Inch Wheel a Measurable Rating
Published capacity supplies a clear structural reference alongside diameter and finish.
Mounting Geometry Should Be Confirmed as One System
PCD, offset, CB66.6 and lug-seat profile need to correspond before production begins.
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FAQs
1. Why use Matte Gold rather than gloss gold?
Reduced glare keeps the complex spoke structure clearer and gives the center a more controlled metallic appearance.
2. Is the entire barrel polished?
No. Fine radial brushing remains through the barrel body, while the outer flange receives stronger polishing.
3. Why combine brushed and polished aluminum?
Different reflection levels create depth while keeping the material character of the aluminum visible.
4. Is this genuinely two-piece?
Yes. Forged center and barrel are separate structural components.
5. How is the joint verified?
Functional hardware is torqued and the assembly is pressure-tested.
6. What load rating is specified?
800 kg per wheel.
7. What center bore is used?
66.6 mm.
8. Why must the lug-seat profile be checked separately?
Seat geometry determines the fastener contact surface and cannot be established from bolt pattern alone.
9. Can another Audi use the same center design?
Star-spoke geometry can be adapted once the intended vehicle fitment is confirmed.
10. Can the Matte Gold center be paired with another barrel finish?
Yes. Separate finish areas allow center and barrel treatments to be developed independently.
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