18" staggered setup on E90 LCI x-drive

nt890 · 02-21-2013, 04:03 PM

Hi guys,

I'm planning to get a set of staggered 18" wheels for my car. I have 2010 328i X-drive. I will get 18X8.5, ET 35 front and 18X9.5, ET 33 rear. Anyone experienced problems with AWD system with this setup yet?

Thanks

zipstic · 02-21-2013, 07:52 PM

Lots of people run a staggered setup with xi/x drive. Just make sure the rolling diameter of the tires are the same front to back. People have been running up to a 1% difference, but the closer the better.

dubsesd · 02-21-2013, 08:11 PM

my bone stock 328i xdrive comes with staggered rims and tires. just get your rolling diameters right. doesnt matter how big or wide your wheels are

nt890 · 02-22-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

my bone stock 328i xdrive comes with staggered rims and tires. just get your rolling diameters right. doesnt matter how big or wide your wheels are

Please advise how can I get the rolling diameters right. What do I need to get to have it right? Sorry, I'm not really familiar with this calculation.

T0NE*F32 · 02-22-2013, 09:53 AM

Its all about tire sizing. Has nothing to do with how big or wide the rims are. Use this tire calculator... http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
As long as the diameter difference is within 1% your good to go.

nt890 · 02-22-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tone*e90

Its all about tire sizing. Has nothing to do with how big or wide the rims are. Use this tire calculator... http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
As long as the diameter difference is within 1% your good to go.

Thanks guys for all the info. I also talked to a wheel specialist from tirerack. He said the same. Tire size makes all the differences.
Just curious, How is the brand TSW comparing Avant garde? TSW seems way cheaper than AG and they have the same wheel looks like AG M359 which I wana get.

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T0NE*F32 Private First Class 9 Rep 153 Posts Drives: SIXTYxi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NorthEast iTrader: (3)	Its all about tire sizing. Has nothing to do with how big or wide the rims are. Use this tire calculator... http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp As long as the diameter difference is within 1% your good to go.
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