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Old Nov 13, 2022 | 09:56 PM
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Can't decide if I want to stagger my wheels or not. I don't have much knowledge on Rwd vehicles.
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Yes as the rears are pretty sunk. You're biggest issue is the front brake clearance. I tried putting a set of wheels with snow tires on but they won't clear the front calipers. Waiting for my spacers to come in. I did the test fitting and I'm planning to run 15mm F and 25mm R spacers on stock 17s.
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Can't decide if I want to stagger my wheels or not. I don't have much knowledge on Rwd vehicles.
It’s a personal choice. Staggered wheels are mostly seen on RWD sports cars and serve the purpose of getting the most grip/traction available. It’s unlikely that a 430 will be pushed to its cornering and acceleration limits enough to justify staggered wheels.
Cons: staggered wheels cannot be rotated F to R and if you have directional tires then they can’t be rotated L to R either. Your tire life may suffer. Increased cost. More road noise due to a larger road contact patch.
Pros: everything I mentioned initially that doesn’t apply to these cars. And they look way better.

With all that being said, I am about to get some wheels, and of course I’m getting a staggered setup! Why would you have a baller car like the LS and skimp on some weenie wheels?!?! LOL!
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Waiting for my spacers to come in. I did the test fitting and I'm planning to run 15mm F and 25mm R spacers on stock 17s.
What style are you going with? 15mm typically are not the bolt on type so longer wheel studs?
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They are the hub centric ones with built in studs. The OEM wheels have cut outs between the lug holes that I hope should clear the OEM studs.
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Okay got it! I haven't seen 15mm with the built in studs but glad you found some! A lot easier than new bolts, ha!
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https://www.ebay.ca/itm/191374501410...oAAOSw~LBbwLfb

There's plenty on eBay, pretty affordable too.
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I have a set of staggered BC Forged wheels in 19" that I am dreaming of the day I have time to get them fitted with the suspension I have. Just haven't had time, been over a 2 years.


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Nice wheels. What brand are they? Size?
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I have a set of staggered BC Forged wheels in 19" that I am dreaming of the day I have time to get them fitted with the suspension I have. Just haven't had time, been over a 2 years.

Nice wheels. What brand are they? Size? Are they for sale?
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Nice wheels. What brand are they? Size? Are they for sale?
BC Forged TD03 19x9 and 19x10.5. I do have tires mounted on them now and planned to use them on my car but everything is for sale for the right price.
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BC Forged TD03 19x9 and 19x10.5. I do have tires mounted on them now and planned to use them on my car but everything is for sale for the right price.
What offset?
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Offset? Price?
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Offset? Price?
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