Staggered or same size all around, what would you guys choose?

exmike · 07-15-2004, 07:26 PM

I'm trying to decide between a 19x8.5 all around set up so i can rotate my tires or 19x8.5F 19x9.5R. I wont have much disposable income in the next few years so I think a staggered setup will end up costing me too much both immediately and in the long term.

235/35/19 all around - i just dont like how the rear tires will be an inch more narrow.

So would you guys rather shell out for staggered or save money in w/ the uniform setup?

Serbonze · 07-15-2004, 07:39 PM

When ordering my wheels and tires, I went with the advice of Tire Rack and got 8.5's all around. I've been kicking myself for months that I didn't go staggered.

notE46 · 07-15-2004, 07:51 PM

I'm going from staggered 18" oem setup to a same size 8" setup.

225/45/18 front to 255/35/18 to 235/40/18 on all 4

Gucki83 · 07-15-2004, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notE46

I'm going from staggered 18" oem setup to a same size 8" setup.

225/45/18 front to 255/35/18 to 235/40/18 on all 4

want to sell your style 71s??

notE46 · 07-15-2004, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gucki83

want to sell your style 71s??

not sure you want them. one rear has bad curb rash and one front is completely fuggered up.

oh and they are style 72

dneko · 07-15-2004, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notE46

I'm going from staggered 18" oem setup to a same size 8" setup.

225/45/18 front to 255/35/18 to 235/40/18 on all 4

Do not go 8" all the way around it looks to small. I went w. 18'x8" all around and my only regret is that I lost some of the agrresive stance my 330ci had w/ 8.5" in the rear. I had to buy spacers to pull the rear wheel out from under the car, it had that sunk-in look. If you can go w/ at least 8.5" all around you will probally still need spacers but it will look much more agrresive.

notE46 · 07-15-2004, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dneko

Do not go 8" all the way around it looks to small. I went w. 18'x8" all around and my only regret is that I lost some of the agrresive stance my 330ci had w/ 8.5" in the rear. I had to buy spacers to pull the rear wheel out from under the car, it had that sunk-in look. If you can go w/ at least 8.5" all around you will probally still need spacers but it will look much more agrresive.

not looking for looks.

WarSong · 07-15-2004, 09:18 PM

staggered is worth it

CarFreak · 07-15-2004, 09:23 PM

Definitely get staggard

MarkY · 07-15-2004, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exmike

I'm trying to decide between a 19x8.5 all around set up so i can rotate my tires or 19x8.5F 19x9.5R. I wont have much disposable income in the next few years...

Wouldn't it just make more sense to buy tires for your OEM 17's if you won't have much income? Even without the rotation, they'll be cheaper to replace then staggered 18's or 19's and you won't have to spend money on new rims. If you are worried about money, don't go with staggered 19's. What's you budget for this?

exmike · 07-15-2004, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkY

Wouldn't it just make more sense to buy tires for your OEM 17's if you won't have much income? Even without the rotation, they'll be cheaper to replace then staggered 18's or 19's and you won't have to spend money on new rims. If you are worried about money, don't go with staggered 19's. What's you budget for this?

well I have money for both set ups right now. i'm just thinking long term.

idoc330ci · 07-16-2004, 11:39 AM

If you want the

factor= staggered

If you want to save money= non-staggered

Either way your car will still look

with the larger wheels

MrMotorwerk · 07-16-2004, 11:45 AM

cmarshack · 07-16-2004, 11:53 AM

I vote for staggered...

exmike · 07-16-2004, 12:18 PM

Wow, mrmotorwerk, how did you fit 255 up front?

fluevog · 07-16-2004, 12:27 PM

$ or not... go STAGGERED!!
below are 19x9 235/35 in front and 19x10 265/30 in rear on a stock suspension 2000 328ci...
no rolling wheel well either.

jimlai322 · 07-16-2004, 12:39 PM

so what wheels are you getting?

Blk04AMG · 07-16-2004, 12:47 PM

somebody was telling me if you get a staggered set...it maximizes performance...mainly bc you have more "meat" on the tires...

wow...i hope that made sense what i just wrote...

KP · 07-16-2004, 12:54 PM

Most people will tell you to get staggered because of the bling factor, but really all it does it induce understeer compared to all-around . I can relate that it does look very nice to have a staggered setup, but I guess the question you have to ask yourself is, can you live with a staggered setup, do you prefer no tire rotation, and do you not mind getting almost 2 rear tires for one front tire (tread life). I was thinking about a staggered look for my car when I was custom ordering my wheels, but I still went same offset all the way around because I preffered to rotate, and tires can get pretty expensive.

Edit: It should be noted that for high power rwd cars, a staggered setup is more beneficial though (i.e. M3). But for a 3-series, I think an all-around setup is more ideal when it comes to performance.

Karl · 07-16-2004, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMotorwerk

I second MrMotorwerk's advice.

I've also got 18x8.5 ET38, 255/35/18 all around.

07-15-2004, 07:26 PM	#1
exmike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Diamond Bar / Cleveland Posts: 446 My Ride: 2002 Silver 330ci View My Garage	Staggered or same size all around, what would you guys choose? I'm trying to decide between a 19x8.5 all around set up so i can rotate my tires or 19x8.5F 19x9.5R. I wont have much disposable income in the next few years so I think a staggered setup will end up costing me too much both immediately and in the long term. 235/35/19 all around - i just dont like how the rear tires will be an inch more narrow. So would you guys rather shell out for staggered or save money in w/ the uniform setup? __________________

07-15-2004, 07:39 PM	#2
Serbonze Master of his domain. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,814 My Ride: My wife. View My Garage	When ordering my wheels and tires, I went with the advice of Tire Rack and got 8.5's all around. I've been kicking myself for months that I didn't go staggered. __________________

07-15-2004, 07:51 PM	#3
notE46 Where am I? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1,807 My Ride: M Coupe View My Garage	I'm going from staggered 18" oem setup to a same size 8" setup. 225/45/18 front to 255/35/18 to 235/40/18 on all 4 __________________ '87 325iS Sold but not forgotten. '08 MINI Cooper S Mellow Yellow '00 M Coupe Dakar Duck '02 330ia

07-15-2004, 09:18 PM	#8
WarSong Obey my dog Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,628 My Ride: 2007 Audi A4 3.2Q View My Garage	staggered is worth it __________________

07-15-2004, 09:23 PM	#9
CarFreak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, NY Posts: 767 My Ride: Audi A6 3.0T View My Garage	Definitely get staggard __________________ Audi A6 3.0T Superchaged

07-16-2004, 11:39 AM	#12
idoc330ci Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 2,355 My Ride: 2003 330ci View My Garage	If you want the factor= staggered If you want to save money= non-staggered Either way your car will still look with the larger wheels __________________

07-16-2004, 11:45 AM	#13
MrMotorwerk Der Meisterstück Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,404 My Ride: '02 330Ci View My Garage	18X8.5 255/35/18 All Around. __________________ Mr.Motorwerk

07-16-2004, 11:53 AM	#14
cmarshack Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: So. Cal Posts: 59 My Ride: 2003 330XI View My Garage	I vote for staggered... __________________

07-16-2004, 12:18 PM	#15
exmike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Diamond Bar / Cleveland Posts: 446 My Ride: 2002 Silver 330ci View My Garage	Wow, mrmotorwerk, how did you fit 255 up front? __________________

07-16-2004, 12:27 PM	#16
fluevog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 48 My Ride: '00 328ci / '07 335i View My Garage	$ or not... go STAGGERED!! below are 19x9 235/35 in front and 19x10 265/30 in rear on a stock suspension 2000 328ci... no rolling wheel well either. Attached Thumbnails

07-16-2004, 12:39 PM	#17
jimlai322 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100 My Ride: E92 335i & E90 325i View My Garage	Exmike so what wheels are you getting?

07-16-2004, 12:47 PM	#18
Blk04AMG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida (for summer) Posts: 54 My Ride: 2004 CLK 55,M3 E46 View My Garage	somebody was telling me if you get a staggered set...it maximizes performance...mainly bc you have more "meat" on the tires... wow...i hope that made sense what i just wrote... __________________ 03 M3 10K mls Blk on Blk BMW Navi systm 19in OEM wheels SOLD Valentine 1 Radar Detector 20 x 8.5/9.5 HRE 841R from RPM Revolution For best pricing on wheels/tire/bodykits take a look at: www.rpmrevolution.com

07-16-2004, 12:54 PM	#19
KP t(-_-t)=33 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NC Posts: 1,517 My Ride: 01.5 325Ci/93 Miata View My Garage	Most people will tell you to get staggered because of the bling factor, but really all it does it induce understeer compared to all-around . I can relate that it does look very nice to have a staggered setup, but I guess the question you have to ask yourself is, can you live with a staggered setup, do you prefer no tire rotation, and do you not mind getting almost 2 rear tires for one front tire (tread life). I was thinking about a staggered look for my car when I was custom ordering my wheels, but I still went same offset all the way around because I preffered to rotate, and tires can get pretty expensive. Edit: It should be noted that for high power rwd cars, a staggered setup is more beneficial though (i.e. M3). But for a 3-series, I think an all-around setup is more ideal when it comes to performance. Last edited by KP; 07-16-2004 at 01:16 PM.

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