Quick question on wheels

3seriesXi · 08-11-2012, 10:27 PM

Why is it a bad idea to run a set of staggered wheels on an xi?

redbull 325is · 08-12-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 3seriesXi

Why is it a bad idea to run a set of staggered wheels on an xi?

It's not bad idea as long as the outer diameter of the front and rear tires are the same (within 1%), however, it will make the car understeer since you have wider tires outback

Kubica · 08-13-2012, 07:10 AM

It kills the handling. There are no benefits to having a staggered setup besides the look. And taking performance away from a BMW to make it look cool, is never cool.

White_Knuckles · 08-13-2012, 08:36 PM

Maybe it's not such the bad idea. I've read several posts, some scribed with an authoritative style, stating; A Canadian spec., XI shipped with the optional staggered setup to Canadian dealers. The factory, staggered wheel and tire sizes were even quoted. Now, as a non-authority, I can't speak to whether it's myth or fact but it sounds reasonable.

Yeah, it a looks and a styling thing. Handling will be compromised. The "M"'s have enough scoot to where chubby treads on the back actually help them hook-up. Our XI pony corral could probably muster up some noise blasting out the gate but a squirrely rear-end? Naaaa. Least of your concerns.

Kubica · 08-13-2012, 09:24 PM

^Yeah you're better off with the fat tires at the front, lol.

xialguire · 08-14-2012, 09:04 PM

Why not just run a squared setup I'm running 9.5 +24 all around looks pretty good too

Kubica · 08-14-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xialguire

Why not just run a squared setup I'm running 9.5 +24 all around looks pretty good too

What size tires?

xialguire · 08-15-2012, 12:14 AM

215 35 19

xialguire · 08-15-2012, 12:17 AM

Car is on kw's set as low as the can go no perches in the back and have little to no issues now after 5000 miles on this setup

08-11-2012, 10:27 PM	#1
3seriesXi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: linden, NJ Posts: 33 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325xi View My Garage	Quick question on wheels Why is it a bad idea to run a set of staggered wheels on an xi?

08-13-2012, 08:36 PM	#4
White_Knuckles Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington (the state) Posts: 1,299 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Maybe it's not such the bad idea. I've read several posts, some scribed with an authoritative style, stating; A Canadian spec., XI shipped with the optional staggered setup to Canadian dealers. The factory, staggered wheel and tire sizes were even quoted. Now, as a non-authority, I can't speak to whether it's myth or fact but it sounds reasonable. Yeah, it a looks and a styling thing. Handling will be compromised. The "M"'s have enough scoot to where chubby treads on the back actually help them hook-up. Our XI pony corral could probably muster up some noise blasting out the gate but a squirrely rear-end? Naaaa. Least of your concerns. __________________ Anything made can be made Better Last edited by White_Knuckles; 08-13-2012 at 08:37 PM.

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08-13-2012, 07:10 AM	#3
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,902 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	It kills the handling. There are no benefits to having a staggered setup besides the look. And taking performance away from a BMW to make it look cool, is never cool.

08-13-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,902 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	^Yeah you're better off with the fat tires at the front, lol.

08-14-2012, 09:04 PM	#6
xialguire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 17 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	Why not just run a squared setup I'm running 9.5 +24 all around looks pretty good too

08-15-2012, 12:14 AM	#8
xialguire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 17 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	215 35 19

08-15-2012, 12:17 AM	#9
xialguire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 17 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	Car is on kw's set as low as the can go no perches in the back and have little to no issues now after 5000 miles on this setup