Staggered winter set ? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Kbimmer · 12-11-2012, 03:30 PM

Yeah, I'm late on the winter bandwagon,

anyway...

Does anyone uses a staggered set for the winter ? I have no use for my OEM rims (17" 225F 255R) so I'm thinking to wrap them with blizzaks, I'm just a bit unsure about the 255 in the back ? Does anyone runs with a staggered winter set ? Any issues ?

shaginwagon13 · 12-11-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kbimmer

Yeah, I'm late on the winter bandwagon,

anyway...

Does anyone uses a staggered set for the winter ? I have no use for my OEM rims (17" 225F 255R) so I'm thinking to wrap them with blizzaks, I'm just a bit unsure about the 255 in the back ? Does anyone runs with a staggered winter set ? Any issues ?

I think people run the same size so you can rotate them and get even wear and then change out the whole set. If you go staggered, the larger wheels have to stay on the rear you won't be able to move them to the front when the fronts wear down.

schnell325 · 12-11-2012, 04:32 PM

^^^ 100%

KCX_335xi · 12-11-2012, 07:22 PM

I am running a staggered setup... 235 & 255... No issues

Dr. G · 12-11-2012, 08:44 PM

If you want to make use of those wheels you can run staggered tires, it shouldn't be a big deal or you can just run the same tire widths on the different wheel widths. Won't be a huge difference either way.

Zebra99 · 12-11-2012, 08:52 PM

I think they say to go squared set-up for ease of rotation and longevity, but also because skinnier tires can cut snow easier, this not making you spin out so much in the rear.

Then again....our winters have become mild and pathetic at best, so a staggered set-up will yield the same results I think.

MaximusJ · 12-14-2012, 10:52 AM

Since you're driving a RWD, traction control will be activated more often in heavy snow, but in normal condition, you wont see the difference.

Kbimmer · 12-14-2012, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys... I thought about the rotation, but since I don't use the car too much my biggest worry was the traction, and if the traction is just a bit worse in the snow I can live with that since so far Toronto hasn't been that bad lately.

drevil2k2 · 12-15-2012, 04:29 PM

Of course during dry winter driving, your car will handle slightly better than a square set up. Had a staggered winter setup on my previous C class without any major issues.

ihsanshaik · 12-15-2012, 04:34 PM

Wider tire on the back means more grip with the snow which is not good. I run staggered no issues but a 225 all around is more ideal

vantage_coupe · 12-15-2012, 04:55 PM

For what it's worth it is easier to get the car tail happy on clear days with 225 rears at very low speeds. Makes me love my RWD 335i every damn day, even if it's -10 outside.

I don't condone such driving on public roads.

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Zebra99 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 335i E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,996 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [5.00]	I think they say to go squared set-up for ease of rotation and longevity, but also because skinnier tires can cut snow easier, this not making you spin out so much in the rear. Then again....our winters have become mild and pathetic at best, so a staggered set-up will yield the same results I think.

12-14-2012, 11:02 AM	#8
Kbimmer Second Lieutenant Drives: 325i Pre-LCI Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto - GTA Posts: 282 iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the feedback guys... I thought about the rotation, but since I don't use the car too much my biggest worry was the traction, and if the traction is just a bit worse in the snow I can live with that since so far Toronto hasn't been that bad lately. __________________ Stick '06 325i Black on Terracota + Sports \| Premium \| Cold Weather Packages

12-15-2012, 04:29 PM	#9
drevil2k2 First Lieutenant Drives: '11 E90 335 Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA Posts: 311 iTrader: (2)	Of course during dry winter driving, your car will handle slightly better than a square set up. Had a staggered winter setup on my previous C class without any major issues. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance

12-15-2012, 04:34 PM	#10
ihsanshaik Banned Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 3,578 iTrader: (5)	Wider tire on the back means more grip with the snow which is not good. I run staggered no issues but a 225 all around is more ideal

12-15-2012, 04:55 PM	#11
vantage_coupe First Lieutenant Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 314 iTrader: (0)	For what it's worth it is easier to get the car tail happy on clear days with 225 rears at very low speeds. Makes me love my RWD 335i every damn day, even if it's -10 outside. I don't condone such driving on public roads.

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