Staggered set-up on xi will affect the all wheel drive system?

brembo · 08-03-2010, 03:34 PM

Hi,

I'm looking to upgrade my whees to a staggered 162 style and i
need some inputs on will the staggered wheel set-up affects the performance of the all wheel drive system or even damage it?

Thanks in advance

Kylekuu · 08-03-2010, 03:50 PM

depends on tire size, as long as it's in proportion you'll be fine. Sport package xi's get staggered set ups from bmw incase you want proof

deletedelete · 08-03-2010, 03:54 PM

staggered is fine

slipaway37 · 08-03-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kylekuu

depends on tire size, as long as it's in proportion you'll be fine. Sport package xi's get staggered set ups from bmw incase you want proof

That's correct. My 335I came with a marginal staggered setup. I am now running 18x9 & 18x10 respectfully, so no worries. Just be quite sure your "rolling diameter" of your tire selection is within specs.

brembo · 08-03-2010, 11:39 PM

Thanks...

Just planning to have

F 8x18 - 225/24/18
R 8.5x18 - 255/30/18

I called up 3 dealership in the area and 2/3 don't recommend the setup

MassBimmer · 08-04-2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brembo

Thanks...

Just planning to have

F 8x18 - 225/24/18
R 8.5x18 - 255/30/18

I called up 3 dealership in the area and 2/3 don't recommend the setup

That first tire size doesn't even exist..
For those wheel specs, you will want to run 225/40/18 in front and 255/35/18 in back

brembo · 08-04-2010, 11:16 PM

Oops...typo error

F - 225/40/18
R - 255/35/18

ModBargains.com · 08-05-2010, 01:19 AM

Yes you can run a staggered setup on your XI equipped vehicle safely. The above mentioned sizes will all work perfectly! Feel free to shoot me over a PM if you have any questions at all!

- Alan

vazbro · 08-06-2010, 01:03 AM

Yes, staggered is fine, especially if you buy my M sport staggered wheels/tires at the following link!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413232

They came with my 2011 335i xDrive M Sport.

cmattone93 · 01-25-2011, 12:19 PM

what is this "rolling diameter" thing? i wanna run a staggered setup but i hear problems could occur i wanna know what this 1% means

MassBimmer · 01-25-2011, 01:00 PM

It means the difference in diameter between the rear tires and front tires. Because they are staggered, the sizes won't be exactly the same. As a result, different tire size pairings result in differences in the rolling diameter of the tires between the front and rear...for xi's, this difference should be held below a 1% difference. You can calculate for yourself at the top of the Wheels and Tires section in this forum

AWD Addict · 01-25-2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmattone93

what is this "rolling diameter" thing? i wanna run a staggered setup but i hear problems could occur i wanna know what this 1% means

The combination of your wheel and tire's diameter.

Your wheels will obviously be the same diameter, but as tires get wider, the sidewall rating changes. The 35 or 40 figure in a tire size is not a nominal distance, but a ratio of the outside diameter to tire width.

On an AWD car, you want the total diameter (wheel+tire or "rolling diameter") to be the same front to back. So if you're screwing with staggered setups (wider rubber in the rear), you'll want to make sure the sidwall size is sufficient to bring the front and rear rolling diameters within a 1 or 2% variance.

Otherwise, your differentials will be working overtime.

joeyb26 · 06-18-2013, 11:15 AM

I hate to bump a thread thats this old, but i was looking at a new pair of rims for my xDrive and I was just curious to see if you guys think they'll be okay... the specs are
19x8.5 et35 - 225/40/19
19x9.5 et43 - 255/35/19

asianstutter · 06-21-2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013335ixdrive

I hate to bump a thread thats this old, but i was looking at a new pair of rims for my xDrive and I was just curious to see if you guys think they'll be okay... the specs are
19x8.5 et35 - 225/40/19
19x9.5 et43 - 255/35/19

Why not 235/35/19 and 265/30/19? I think these are standard size for Xdrive system

BMW_Belgier · 06-29-2013, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brembo

Oops...typo error

F - 225/40/18
R - 255/35/18

That's a standard setup for msport 335i here in EU...

Some dealers don't have a clue...

Whostine · 06-29-2013, 08:07 PM

I am new to this site but I'm currently running a staggered fitment on my 06 330xi. 265 30 19 rear on 9.5 wheel 235 35 front with 8.5 wheel and haven't had a problem. Only been on the car for a little over 5k miles though. Looking forward to hearing and learning off this site.

scotty_miller · 06-29-2013, 08:11 PM

You'll be fine with staggered. I run a 19x 8.5 and 19x 10 with no problems at all on my xi

erickmorales335 · 12-10-2013, 08:55 AM

Hey guys you mind helping me with mine I'm trying to run 19x9.5 et 20front and 19x11 et 25 on a 2009 335i xdrive can you help me figure out the tire sizes

petelazro · 12-10-2013, 09:50 AM

mine came from the factory staggared. you should be fine

was running 225/45/17 and 255/40/17 .. swapping for 225/35/19 and 265/30/19 this summer.

TeinBMW · 12-10-2013, 10:05 AM

Mine came staggered.

only1harry · 12-10-2013, 08:38 PM

Mine too. My 335i xDrive e92 came with 18x8 225-40-18 tires front, and 18x8.5 with 255-35-18 rear.

ajsalida · 12-11-2013, 04:46 AM

You guys realize this thread is 3.5 years old...

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brembo New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 328XI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Des Moine, IA iTrader: (0)	Thanks... Just planning to have F 8x18 - 225/24/18 R 8.5x18 - 255/30/18 I called up 3 dealership in the area and 2/3 don't recommend the setup
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brembo New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 328XI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Des Moine, IA iTrader: (0)	Oops...typo error F - 225/40/18 R - 255/35/18
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vazbro Vazbro 25 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, staggered is fine, especially if you buy my M sport staggered wheels/tires at the following link! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413232 They came with my 2011 335i xDrive M Sport.
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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	It means the difference in diameter between the rear tires and front tires. Because they are staggered, the sizes won't be exactly the same. As a result, different tire size pairings result in differences in the rolling diameter of the tires between the front and rear...for xi's, this difference should be held below a 1% difference. You can calculate for yourself at the top of the Wheels and Tires section in this forum
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joeyb26 Captain 282 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: North NJ iTrader: (1)	I hate to bump a thread thats this old, but i was looking at a new pair of rims for my xDrive and I was just curious to see if you guys think they'll be okay... the specs are 19x8.5 et35 - 225/40/19 19x9.5 et43 - 255/35/19
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Whostine Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330XI Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northwest Indiana iTrader: (0)	I am new to this site but I'm currently running a staggered fitment on my 06 330xi. 265 30 19 rear on 9.5 wheel 235 35 front with 8.5 wheel and haven't had a problem. Only been on the car for a little over 5k miles though. Looking forward to hearing and learning off this site.
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