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10-12-10, 03:27 PM
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if anyone wants to compare rolling diameters to equalize front and rear diameters when going staggered, here's a great link
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
10-12-10, 07:36 PM
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So what is the "safe" zone because 235/35/19 is closest with 275/30/19, is 225/35/19 with 265/30/19 safe as well, would I have to worry about this?
I don't want it too beefy with 275 in the back but I know that's the safest bet.
I'm stuck between getting 19x8.5 all around or 19x8.5(F) and 19x10(R)
there are too many people telling it it isn't safe/good idea to do staggered, so I really don't know if I should risk it. The whole thread talks about the overall diameter being the same, but what about the weight? Since the rear is wider, it would be heavier than the front, wouldn't that affect the AWD system? Sorry if this is a nub question, but I want to clear up all my uncertainties so I can make a decision.
Either:
Five:AD R5:F - 19x8.5 +30 all around
OR
Linea Corse LC818
Thanks,
Matt
10-17-10, 10:39 AM
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To answer your question (and the one about the donut), you can safely run staggered on your car so long as the rolling diameter is as close as possible. The AWD system isn't going to detect anything besides how fast the wheels are rolling so if they're close, it won't do anything. The 235/35/19 and 275/30/19 would be your best bet at approximately 0.073% difference, the system wouldn't notice it whatsoever.
Also, I've run my car with 4 tires with different tread wear (all about 5 to 10000 miles apart) on them for about 40000 miles no problem. I've also run on 3 different tread tires PLUS 1 donut for 500+ miles, no problem. My car's running perfectly fine. Besides, even if you buy 4 brand new tires, you can't guarantee they're all PERFECTLY the same size. They'll be off by a small amount (at a bare minimum at the molecular level). AWD systems are designed to compensate that difference.
Also, I've run my car with 4 tires with different tread wear (all about 5 to 10000 miles apart) on them for about 40000 miles no problem. I've also run on 3 different tread tires PLUS 1 donut for 500+ miles, no problem. My car's running perfectly fine. Besides, even if you buy 4 brand new tires, you can't guarantee they're all PERFECTLY the same size. They'll be off by a small amount (at a bare minimum at the molecular level). AWD systems are designed to compensate that difference.
10-17-10, 10:42 AM
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To answer your question (and the one about the donut), you can safely run staggered on your car so long as the rolling diameter is as close as possible. The AWD system isn't going to detect anything besides how fast the wheels are rolling so if they're close, it won't do anything. The 235/35/19 and 275/30/19 would be your best bet at approximately 0.073% difference, the system wouldn't notice it whatsoever.
Also, I've run my car with 4 tires with different tread wear (all about 5 to 10000 miles apart) on them for about 40000 miles no problem. I've also run on 3 different tread tires PLUS 1 donut for 500+ miles, no problem. My car's running perfectly fine. Besides, even if you buy 4 brand new tires, you can't guarantee they're all PERFECTLY the same size. They'll be off by a small amount (at a bare minimum at the molecular level). AWD systems are designed to compensate that difference.
Also, I've run my car with 4 tires with different tread wear (all about 5 to 10000 miles apart) on them for about 40000 miles no problem. I've also run on 3 different tread tires PLUS 1 donut for 500+ miles, no problem. My car's running perfectly fine. Besides, even if you buy 4 brand new tires, you can't guarantee they're all PERFECTLY the same size. They'll be off by a small amount (at a bare minimum at the molecular level). AWD systems are designed to compensate that difference.
10-19-10, 09:51 PM
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Ha well I had to get home THAT DAY and my tire was blown. And all the places that I went to didn't have the tire I needed on hand so I had no other choice but to ride on the donut. Not like I wanted to.
And to attest, I drove the whole way back at roughly 40-50mph (no higher) with frequent stops to check on the tire. I drove the entire way back on the right lane and let every single person pass by me. I also stopped by as many tire shops as I could find to find my tire but nobody had it. So am I dumb? No. Just getting my girl and I back home on-time for work and class is just a little more important to me than my car.
And to attest, I drove the whole way back at roughly 40-50mph (no higher) with frequent stops to check on the tire. I drove the entire way back on the right lane and let every single person pass by me. I also stopped by as many tire shops as I could find to find my tire but nobody had it. So am I dumb? No. Just getting my girl and I back home on-time for work and class is just a little more important to me than my car.
10-30-10, 08:47 PM
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It will not work on AWD..
OEM 18's are
Front: 225/40/18, 18x8, +45mm
Rear: 255/40/18, 18x8.5, +50mm
That is nearly 2" of difference in overall diameter which is not recommended at all for AWD. The only way it'll work is if you purchase all 4 exact same sizes of either Front or Rear.
OEM 18's are
Front: 225/40/18, 18x8, +45mm
Rear: 255/40/18, 18x8.5, +50mm
That is nearly 2" of difference in overall diameter which is not recommended at all for AWD. The only way it'll work is if you purchase all 4 exact same sizes of either Front or Rear.
10-30-10, 08:51 PM
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It will not work on AWD..
OEM 18's are
Front: 225/40/18, 18x8, +45mm
Rear: 255/40/18, 18x8.5, +50mm
That is nearly 2" of difference in overall diameter which is not recommended at all for AWD. The only way it'll work is if you purchase all 4 exact same sizes of either Front or Rear.
OEM 18's are
Front: 225/40/18, 18x8, +45mm
Rear: 255/40/18, 18x8.5, +50mm
That is nearly 2" of difference in overall diameter which is not recommended at all for AWD. The only way it'll work is if you purchase all 4 exact same sizes of either Front or Rear.
11-10-10, 06:14 AM
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