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Thread: Should I stay with staggered fitment?

  1. #1
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    Should I stay with staggered fitment?

    Hello!

    I got a 330CIC sport package with staggered 18'' M-wheels. I'm looking into new wheels.

    Should I get another staggered set? Or go with the same for all four wheels?

    Thanks.
    David

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    It depends on what you want. The car willl handle better with the same size on all four corners. It does look more aggressive with the wider rear tires.
    If I can help let me know.


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  3. #3
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    I don't have complaints with my staggered setup until the tires are squealing. How often do you do that? the other benefit is being able to move your wheels/tires front to rear to get a little more life out of them.

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    By asking the question, I assume handling is of some importance to you. If that is the case, I suggest you make the move to a square setup. It really makes a significant improvement in handling by reducing understeer. I am very pleased with 255/40-18 on my M3, but I don't know about clearance issues on your car.

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