Staggered setup on AWD ! - The Mother Thread - !
04-16-10, 02:25 PM
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Go here, then go down to "aspect ratio" where it explains it-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46
05-11-10, 10:35 AM
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Can the staggered gurus please give me advise on offset and tire sizes I am trying to get 19 x 8.5 in the front and 19 x 9.5 rear. What offset should I get and tire sizes to keep the rolling diameter as close to as possible for my awd. I am goign to get work vs-xx.
05-11-10, 11:02 AM
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^^^ Offsets are very subjective, I'll leave that to others to offer "opinions", no right answer.
Regarding tire sizes with rolling diameter as close as possible to being identical:
front 235/35/19
rear 275/30/19
Regarding tire sizes with rolling diameter as close as possible to being identical:
front 235/35/19
rear 275/30/19
05-11-10, 06:36 PM
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05-13-10, 07:08 AM
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Hey guys, I want to know if the specs below will work for my awd. If they do what tire sizes whould u guys recommend.
19x9 Front +34 offsets
19x10 Rear +34 offsets
19x9 Front +34 offsets
19x10 Rear +34 offsets
05-13-10, 09:13 AM
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06-28-10, 04:05 PM
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Would it be okay if I ran 225/40/18 in fronts, and 225/45/18 in rear?....I believe rims are non staggered..im not sure if rolling diameter is different...planning to use my SC's rims while I preserve my blizzaks for winter...thanks
10-01-10, 10:57 PM
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Thought I'd add some info.
Wheels: 18 x 8 F and 18 x 8.5 R OEM 18s (same offset, don't remember, but really high. 45?)
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1's 245/35/18 F & R
Miles: 50,000 in two years (yes, 25k per year). Side note, the vehicle has 75k in 3 years. I used to have a nasty commute, but thankfully not anymore.
Issues: None. Gas mileage appears to not have changed when I was running OEM 17s.
Thoughts: Seemed fine at the time until I realized the risks. But while running that setup, I encountered no problems, performed basic maintenance myself and kept up with major services at the dealership.
Then I decided to swap to GT-7s (19 x 8 +43) and TE37s (19 x 8.5 +43) to avoid being staggered. I used a 15mm spacer for the front and 25mm for the rear. Again, those Volks were not staggered and I'm also dropped on BC Racing coilovers.
Now, however, I'm purchasing a new set and going back to staggered. Going to be running 19 x 9.5 +35 F and 19 x 10.5 +35 R. Tire sizes will be 235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 R. Volk set #3, here I come! Time to wait a lifetime.
OEM 18s without spacers
TE37s with spacers
Wheels: 18 x 8 F and 18 x 8.5 R OEM 18s (same offset, don't remember, but really high. 45?)
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1's 245/35/18 F & R
Miles: 50,000 in two years (yes, 25k per year). Side note, the vehicle has 75k in 3 years. I used to have a nasty commute, but thankfully not anymore.
Issues: None. Gas mileage appears to not have changed when I was running OEM 17s.
Thoughts: Seemed fine at the time until I realized the risks. But while running that setup, I encountered no problems, performed basic maintenance myself and kept up with major services at the dealership.
Then I decided to swap to GT-7s (19 x 8 +43) and TE37s (19 x 8.5 +43) to avoid being staggered. I used a 15mm spacer for the front and 25mm for the rear. Again, those Volks were not staggered and I'm also dropped on BC Racing coilovers.
Now, however, I'm purchasing a new set and going back to staggered. Going to be running 19 x 9.5 +35 F and 19 x 10.5 +35 R. Tire sizes will be 235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 R. Volk set #3, here I come! Time to wait a lifetime.
OEM 18s without spacers
TE37s with spacers
Last edited by chums; 10-01-10 at 11:12 PM.
10-12-10, 12:52 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a set of the G35 18" sport rims. The front tires are 225/45/18 and the rear tires are 245/40/18. would this even work on my is250 awd? I am a noob at this.