rossgts
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| posted on 16/4/15 at 07:52 PM |
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staggered wheel fitment
Has anyone got any experience of staggered wheel fitment? There are 2 reasons I'm considering wider wheels and tyres on the back. Traction would
be improved as my car seems pretty happy to chew up the tyres. I'd also like a wider offset on the rear to fill the rear arches more but
concerned this may affect the handling.
Any input would be gratefully received.
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maccmike
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| posted on 16/4/15 at 08:07 PM |
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So long as the off set is within tolerences I think you'll be fine.
Might encourage a bit of understeer though.
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matt5964
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| posted on 16/4/15 at 08:08 PM |
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We run 195/50/15 front Tyers and 205/50/15 rear but on the same rims
[Edited on 16/4/15 by matt5964]
Luego velocity XT 2.0ltr 221.3bhp 178.9lbft
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Wadders
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| posted on 16/4/15 at 08:17 PM |
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6" front with 185's 9" rear with 205's. Works ok for me.
 
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kenton
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| posted on 16/4/15 at 08:28 PM |
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205 on the front, 255 on the rear. But it is a Viento. 300 lb ft, 280+ hp.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 16/4/15 at 10:40 PM |
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I don't see a problem. It's how most BMWs are when they leave the factory. As said, as long as you don't go mad you will move the
general balance of handling towards understeer/away from oversteer. I think it also looks more purposeful!
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mark chandler
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| posted on 17/4/15 at 05:54 AM |
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Front 6" with 185/60/13
Rear 7" with 205/60/13
I run a Sierra back axle, used to have a smaller width front axle which was fine, I have now extended the front bones to make everything equal, car
corners flatter (had to remake the top suspension mounts as well by extending a tad)
On the track I use the equivalent slicks, more grip, better control and £15 a corner second hand which just last and last 
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rossgts
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| posted on 17/4/15 at 09:18 AM |
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Thanks for all your input guys. I might change the offset on the front too so that both are equal and run a 205 tyre rear and 195 front. I will just
need to alter the cylce wings slightly on the front. This should give me the look I want on the back and a bit extra grip. I don't want to end
up with no oversteer
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