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Old May 23, 2014 | 07:15 AM
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I'm biding my time right now before I pull the trigger on the new Vossen VFS2 in satin bronze (sexy!) and I wanted to get some opinions on staggered or standard fit. I've got staggered right now and I enjoy the extra meat on the rear tires but don't think it's entirely necessary. Any of you guys go from staggered to standard and have an opinion one way or the other? I like the idea if being able to rotate my tires, but also love the look of a deep concave wheel with the 10.5" rear. Decisions decisions....
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Old May 23, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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I would much rather stick with staggered. Looks much better on our cars, especially with the concave in the rear!
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Old May 23, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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Go with staggered. It looks SO much better!
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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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I wasn't a fan of staggered setups until recently. Even though its not 100% necessary, it actually is functional on our RWD cars. I also love the look of a lip or a concave wheel in the rear. I can't rotate my wheels anymore, but that doesn't really bother me. With directional tires or directional wheels your rotating procedure is limited anyways.
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Old May 24, 2014 | 03:51 AM
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i had the same issue when i was debating if i wanted to go staggered on the Vossen VFS satin bronze. i ordered staggered and personally think it looks better i like the rear concave look.

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Old May 24, 2014 | 04:14 AM
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Post up a picture! I haven't seen them on a 3GS yet.
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Old May 24, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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completely understand the tire rotation part but i love the look of staggered.. tough call man
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Old May 24, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Tough call. I think it depends on the car. Standard looks good for some cars depending on body style or kit you may apply. But staggered give wide body and sport cars that aggressive look. Me personally staggered (concave). For your car I think you'll be pleased with the staggered look. Are you lowering the car? Makes a big difference too. Cars look better lowered with concave.. But it's entirely up to you and the look you feel cool Rollin in

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Old May 26, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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My first set were staggered concave wheels, and they looked great, but now that I'm back in the market for another set of 20 or 19" wheels I figured I would ask around. I'm 95% going with the staggered set up again.
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sorry for the late reply. here some quick photos i took. i used a iphone camera will post up some better pics later on.


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Old May 28, 2014 | 07:54 PM
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Looking nice! What are the specs on the wheels and tires?
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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20x9 +32 245/30/20
20x10.5 +45 275/30/20
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Old May 29, 2014 | 03:31 AM
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Staggered looks so sexy and the back rear will look better as well.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 04:15 AM
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staggered for these cars are the best. just because you get a square setup doesnt mean you can fully rotate the tires either, most tires are directional so you can only swap the same side front to back (imo, not much of a benefit)
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Old May 29, 2014 | 04:40 AM
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I'm convinced. Stuck with staggered and placed my pre-order for Vossen VF/S 1. The wait is going to kill me!
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