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Staggered VS 275's all around

Old 06-18-2009, 07:50 PM
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Default Staggered VS 275's all around

So what is the benefit of 275s all around other than being able to rotate them and having a tiny bit more traction in the front end?

I know with the staggered you can get a lot larger tire out back. What is everyones take on this?
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Old 06-18-2009, 07:57 PM
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really depends on ur goals
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Old 06-18-2009, 08:01 PM
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Traction in the twisties and minor drag racing.
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Old 06-18-2009, 08:07 PM
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for drag you'll want a second set of DRs

for twisties.... the 275s all around on 9.5" wide rim would work well
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But how big of a diff is 275s all around over staggered. Like if you run 255s up front and 305 or 295 out back. Wouldnt the staggered hold up better overall?
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I just put on the 18x10s with 275s on all corners. The better handling is immediately noticable. Car feels firmer with the ground. But eventually i am going to put on 295s in the rear.

If you do not want the better handling go with the 255s on the front, if you want better handling go with 275s on the front.
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Old 06-18-2009, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rskapof
I just put on the 18x10s with 275s on all corners. The better handling is immediately noticable. Car feels firmer with the ground. But eventually i am going to put on 295s in the rear.

If you do not want the better handling go with the 255s on the front, if you want better handling go with 275s on the front.
Why not 265s up front?
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Originally Posted by Bmr4life
Why not 265s up front?
probably overall diameter and availability
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Old 06-18-2009, 09:47 PM
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Yea, easier to do 255s seem more common. I can get 275/40/18 for 100 a tire about and 255/45/18 for like 120
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