To Stagger Or Not To Stagger
02-10-12, 06:04 PM
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To Stagger Or Not To Stagger
Ok im in a pickle.... I have Concept One wheels RS-55 20x8.5 on my 07 IS 250 awd all around.
Two of the wheels I currently have are slightly bent and scratched. I need new tires all around so 'm thinking about possibly buying two new wheels in 20x10 since I need new tires regardless. If you weigh the two options It will cost roughly $1000 more to get the new wheels and the 255/30/20 tires that go along with them. Opposed to just buying new tires in 225/35/20 for the 20x8.5 wheels and just roll with the current set up.
Any thoughts on what I should do? I hear staggered setups can mess with the awd but these tire sizes I think I'll be alright.
Two of the wheels I currently have are slightly bent and scratched. I need new tires all around so 'm thinking about possibly buying two new wheels in 20x10 since I need new tires regardless. If you weigh the two options It will cost roughly $1000 more to get the new wheels and the 255/30/20 tires that go along with them. Opposed to just buying new tires in 225/35/20 for the 20x8.5 wheels and just roll with the current set up.
Any thoughts on what I should do? I hear staggered setups can mess with the awd but these tire sizes I think I'll be alright.
02-10-12, 10:22 PM
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Would not recommend doing this.
There are implications changing from stagger to non-stagger or vice versa because it would change the handling balance, assuming one is aware of the current balance. It would affect all of the balance, acceleration, decelerating and cornering.
Doing so could upset the vehicle.
There are implications changing from stagger to non-stagger or vice versa because it would change the handling balance, assuming one is aware of the current balance. It would affect all of the balance, acceleration, decelerating and cornering.
Doing so could upset the vehicle.
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03-06-12, 10:04 PM
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Would not recommend doing this.
There are implications changing from stagger to non-stagger or vice versa because it would change the handling balance, assuming one is aware of the current balance. It would affect all of the balance, acceleration, decelerating and cornering.
Doing so could upset the vehicle.
There are implications changing from stagger to non-stagger or vice versa because it would change the handling balance, assuming one is aware of the current balance. It would affect all of the balance, acceleration, decelerating and cornering.
Doing so could upset the vehicle.
03-07-12, 08:51 AM
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alright good to know staggered look is so much better imo but just was scared of messing the awd system up but from the looks of it almost all the is250 awd here run staggered
03-07-12, 11:27 AM
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Running staggered when it isn't is generally not good for the car, even thou owners do it - it is their own risk. There was that one post where one member ruined their differential for running staggered.
Might as well get a RWD of the IS, since it is staggered.
Might as well get a RWD of the IS, since it is staggered.