To Stagger or Not? RTR Wheels or...
06-20-2011, 01:20 PM
#25
I run Forgeline 19x10s with 305/30/19 Bridgestone RE-11s all around. We arrived at this setup based on our testing of the car with various combinations. It was not based on aesthetics. It was all about function. We know it handles great, but looks are subjective.
06-20-2011, 01:59 PM
#27
That is about what I get out of the rears so it all works out. The front and rear offsets are different so I can't rotate. The great news is that NOTHING rubs and the handling is ridiculous.
06-20-2011, 03:11 PM
#29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nISib8jolCQ
06-20-2011, 03:23 PM
#30
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Staggered wheels look great, but you'll want to think about this first before you pull the trigger.
If you start with 18x9's in the front and 18x10's in the back, what do you when you have to rotate your tires? It will look goofy as f*@k with larger 18x10's in the front and smaller 18x9's in the rear. So you either put up with the goofy look, or you wear the treads down as much as you safely can and then buy new tires...and that'll happen a lot sooner than if you rotate your tires as you should.
I staggered mine (18x9 in the front, 18x10 in the rear). I regret doing it from a functional and cost standpoint. I should have gone with four 18x9's to make the tire rotation a lot easier and save on costs for tire replacement. Now it'll be a extra cash out of my pocket to maintain the aesthetic look when I have to rotate.
Either that or I'll have to fork over $600+ for a set of new 18x9 wheels and tires to match the front.
If you start with 18x9's in the front and 18x10's in the back, what do you when you have to rotate your tires? It will look goofy as f*@k with larger 18x10's in the front and smaller 18x9's in the rear. So you either put up with the goofy look, or you wear the treads down as much as you safely can and then buy new tires...and that'll happen a lot sooner than if you rotate your tires as you should.
I staggered mine (18x9 in the front, 18x10 in the rear). I regret doing it from a functional and cost standpoint. I should have gone with four 18x9's to make the tire rotation a lot easier and save on costs for tire replacement. Now it'll be a extra cash out of my pocket to maintain the aesthetic look when I have to rotate.
Either that or I'll have to fork over $600+ for a set of new 18x9 wheels and tires to match the front.