…different sizes on your vehicle? Maybe you installed custom wheels that require different front and rear tires but the computer thinks you should have all one size. Maybe you need custom sizes on a vehicle that came with staggered wheels. Whatever the case may be, having two sizes makes the search a…
…wheels have to steer left and right. Too wide of a tire may rub when the steering wheel is turned. Super-wide tires in front can also aggravate the tendency to hydroplane when hitting puddles, and may make the steering feel unduly heavy. Three, and often the most relevant, is style. The staggered…
…want to enjoy their classic performance cars. Since many performance cars use staggered tire sizing, we looked at each of these sizes on its measuring rim width, which would be considered the "standard" wheel width for a given tire size: Tire Size Measuring Rim Width Rim Range 205/55R16…
…a staggered set-up: * Better straight-line dry traction from a wider rear tire * Improved cosmetic appearance * More protection to the wheel from curb damage For example, if you drive a 2007-2011 BMW 3 Series with the staggered 18" wheels, you can use 225/40R18 on both the front 8" wheels…
If you own a BMW X5 or X6 with staggered 20" wheels, you know that finding all-season tires can be extremely difficult. While many manufacturers supply us with the front size of 275/40R20, very few manufacturers produce a matching rear fitment in size 315/35R20. Currently, there are no run-flat…
…8" wheels and the rear 8.5" O.E. wheels with no problem. This is actually very common to do. Eliminating the stagger in this way works very well for winter and results in better winter traction. If you minus size to 17", the RIAL Salerno is a popular, high quality wheel choice: To…
…The second thing to consider is the rims' widths of your wheels and whether or not the narrower tire will fit on the wider rear wheel. If not, there may be an intermediate size that will work on both the front and rear wheel widths. You can get a tire's overall diameter and rim width…
…as a package. * Check for staggered sizes before beginning. Were specific front/rear wheels sent? * Check tire positions and make sure directional tires are installed in the right corners. * Thread all nuts or bolts by hand first to avoid cross-threading. * Set wheel lug torque to the recommended…
…you the option to stagger the tire sizes. As a new wheel style that goes outside the muscle car 5-spoke style, it's aggressive looking to give your car some attitude. If you prefer the classic 5-spoke style, Hotchkis offers the S-Sport. As a split-spoke design, the wheel looks great and will…
…the stagger set-up and run the same size winter / snow tires in the front and rear. For most vehicles, the answer is that you can indeed go to a square set-up and use the same size on both axles. However, depending on the vehicle application, this new set-up may require purchasing different wheels.…
…sports car like performance with truck like versatility and cargo space. With the optional Sports Package, the BMW X5 boosts large 20" staggered wheels and run-flat tires. While the package offers a more aggressive stance with wider tires than the standard X5, it also complicates tire shopping…
…know if that speaks to the OEM wheel design or the tire itself, but they very rarely need to have any air added. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThe only negative is their higher price and rapid wear. %28Cost%3Alife ratio.%29 I cannot rotate tires on my car due to staggered size front to rear. I average low-mid…
Staggered wheels and tires have become popular both for Original Equipment and aftermarket packages. The most common stagger is to have the wider tires on the back and the narrower ones on the front. This is perfect for rear-wheel drive cars, especially those that have a mid- or rear-engine…
…Lap (03:46) Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Cadillac's 3rd generation CTS-V with staggered Michelin Pilot Super Sports- most often used on performance vehicles- is put to the test at Big Willow. It's powerful and a thrill down the…
…M3 we have a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package for you. The M3 comes with a staggered wheel and tire set up, but for the winter it's best to downsize. Tire Rack recommends a 235/40-18 tire size on the front and rear for the best traction. We have one wheel that fits — the Sport Edition A7…
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