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Old 10-26-09, 04:25 PM
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Default Staggered wheels on AWD GS?

Just wanted to know if Any one here is running staggered wheels on An AWD GS300? I'm looking for wheels now but not sure if i can run a staggered set up or not. I don't want to screw up the transfer case. So any help would be great.
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Old 10-26-09, 04:27 PM
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yes, there have been a few threads about it. see my sig for details.
Old 10-27-09, 03:36 AM
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yes, you can do this. overall diameter need to be the same front and back though, which means you will need a different profile to keep within specs. 245/35/20 on 8.5" and 275/30/20 on 10" for example.
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Thanks for the help, do you know where i can find specs for it to run 19's and 18's.
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where ever you plan on buying the wheels/tires will be able to tell you if the setup is the same diameter front to back, as well as how far off factory specs you are. the above setup is not exact, but as close as you can get i believe.
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use this calculator to find out what tire sizes you need to go with: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I ended up using 245/30/20 F and 295/25/20 R to keep them in spec/same diameter

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Thanks for the link, I'm thinking about putting on my SSR sp1 from my other car but not sure if a .1 inch in diameter will mess with the traction control lights or transfer case?
Here is the tire sizes i'm running

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
225/40-18 3.5in 12.5in 25.1in 78.8in 804 0.0%
255/35-18 3.5in 12.5in 25.0in 78.6in 806 -0.2%
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I am trying to figure this out a well thanks for the help
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Great Information.......
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Originally Posted by telmz1
use this calculator to find out what tire sizes you need to go with: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I ended up using 245/30/20 F and 295/25/20 R to keep them in spec/same diameter
i used that for my miata didn't know it did much for our lexuses hahaha
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