18" staggered to 19" square - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

fromkrypton · 06-12-2012, 12:54 PM

Hey guys,
I currently have a staggered 18x8 ET35 (225-40-18) and 18x9 (255-35-18) ET33.

I want to go square 19x8 ET35, 235/35/19 profile tires.

Is there anything I should expect with this type of setup? Will I notice any real difference? Aesthetically will there be anything really noticeable?

Thanks for any insight you guys might have on this setup comparison.

wdeerfield · 06-12-2012, 01:48 PM

just less mpg as its heavier. why not 19x9 square?

fromkrypton · 06-12-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

just less mpg as its heavier. why not 19x9 square?

What would be a better square setup?

19x8 or 19x9? Would both work well with 235-35-19

**Gary@TireRack** · 06-13-2012, 07:35 AM

I'd prefer 8" with 235/35R19 over 9" wide. 8" will allow the tire to cover the wheel better for better wheel protection from curbing.

MPG differences would be minimal, likely less than a 1% change.

fromkrypton · 06-13-2012, 08:51 AM

Asthmatically will the non staggered look be ugly? I will try to fit on my current 12mm spacers in the rear to poke them out more than the front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

I'd prefer 8" with 235/35R19 over 9" wide. 8" will allow the tire to cover the wheel better for better wheel protection from curbing.

MPG differences would be minimal, likely less than a 1% change.

Patrick719 · 06-13-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fromkrypton

Asthmatically will the non staggered look be ugly? I will try to fit on my current 12mm spacers in the rear to poke them out more than the front.

No, it shouldn't affect your breathing at all.

I think you meant "aesthetically". And it's all personal preference. Some prefer the staggered look, some don't.

fromkrypton · 06-13-2012, 10:30 AM

Damn auto-correct

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Originally Posted by Patrick719

No, it shouldn't affect your breathing at all.

I think you meant "aesthetically". And it's all personal preference. Some prefer the staggered look, some don't.

fromkrypton · 06-13-2012, 12:25 PM

I've been contemplating the square setup and have decided against it. I will be going 19x8 ET35 and 19X9 ET35 with 235-35 and 265-30 tires.

VMRWheels · 06-13-2012, 12:49 PM

It's personal preference if it's going to look ugly or not. Benefit of going with a square setup is you can put a spacer in the rear if it's not aggressive enough for your taste. Also with a square setup, you can rotate your tires and still have that aggressive look with the spacer in the rear.

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06-13-2012, 12:25 PM	#8
fromkrypton Private Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brossard Posts: 95 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I've been contemplating the square setup and have decided against it. I will be going 19x8 ET35 and 19X9 ET35 with 235-35 and 265-30 tires.