Staggered wheel setup - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

swanseahammer · 10-14-2010, 09:29 AM

I've got a 320d SE running 225/45/17 tyres on 160 style wheels. I'll be putting my winter tyres on these rims in the next few wheels when the weathers gets below 7c regularly.
In the spring I am thinking about getting a new set of rims (BMW not replica) - I'll probably stick with 17" wheels with RFTs - are there any any advantages / disadvantages to having wheels with a staggered setup, e.g. with 225/45/17 fronts and 255/40/17 rears.

creepy coupe · 10-14-2010, 09:35 AM

Some say initial turn in is better with a staggered set-up.

chris330D · 10-14-2010, 12:58 PM

+1 though it is hard to tell in day to day driving. The car looks better with the wider rears, though what price vanity

10-14-2010, 09:29 AM	#1
swanseahammer Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 320d ED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Swansea Posts: 282 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d SE [0.00]	Staggered wheel setup I've got a 320d SE running 225/45/17 tyres on 160 style wheels. I'll be putting my winter tyres on these rims in the next few wheels when the weathers gets below 7c regularly. In the spring I am thinking about getting a new set of rims (BMW not replica) - I'll probably stick with 17" wheels with RFTs - are there any any advantages / disadvantages to having wheels with a staggered setup, e.g. with 225/45/17 fronts and 255/40/17 rears.
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10-14-2010, 09:35 AM	#2
creepy coupe Major General Drives: 635d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,566 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	Some say initial turn in is better with a staggered set-up.

10-14-2010, 12:58 PM	#3
chris330D Major Drives: C63 AMG Estate Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 1,102 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E91 330D Msport [0.00]	+1 though it is hard to tell in day to day driving. The car looks better with the wider rears, though what price vanity