Staggered vs Non Staggered

[xero200]

I'm looking at installing either 19" or 20" on the F10 and also considering the pros and cons of staggered vs non-staggered setup. Will a non staggered set up be compromised with lower handling control?

 

[paultantk]

non staggered is usually more tail happy than staggered.

 

[TheTaj]

on non-staggered set-up, you can rotate your tyres.

 

[xero200]

Thanks for your feedback guys! I just need to know if a non staggered setup is going to be ideal, looking at how wheels are sold, they are mostly staggered setup from 18" beyond. I do realize the benefits of rotating the wheels with a non staggered set up....

 

[TS999]

Im having the same thoughts, I think staggered are better though, gives it that meaner look

 

[TheTaj]

mind you, you can still rotate the tyres with a staggered set up, but have to dismount the tyres from the rims and mount them again, a bit leceh only...tyre shop work, pay only..

 

[Spaceman]

mind you, you can still rotate the tyres with a staggered set up, but have to dismount the tyres from the rims and mount them again, a bit leceh only...tyre shop work, pay only..

you mean Front tyres to Rear?

Tyre selection is the key here, look out for the directional tyres with only 1 mountable side such as the Michelin PS2. In this case, they dont allow swapping even left to right.

 

[xero200]

Any F10 owners here with aftermarket wheels? Any pic posting would be greatly appreciated! The stock OEMs are super plain joes...

 

[Schwepps]

Front to rear tire rotation is not possible in a staggered setup because the front and rear wheel width and tire aspect ratio are different. And the PS2 is not a unidirectional tire and can be rotated side to side. It's asymetrical, as are all performance tires, but not unidirectional. Just to clear up any misconceptions.

 

[RH5]

non staggered is usually more tail happy than staggered.

what do you mean about 'tail happy' non staggered wheel paul..? Does it gives better control / possibility to rotate the tyres?

 

[loafer]

It's simple logic.

Staggered tire setup would mean the rear wheels have more grip. More grip = less tail happy.

 

[Alex5522]

Can some tell what is the meaning of tail happy pls.. Thanks in advance.

 

[xero200]

tail happy means easier to slide around!

 

[bimmerholic]

and slide around means....going sideways....

...and going sideways means..."drifting"...

....fun though :love:

just the clear air around even clearer

 

[RH5]

happy tails = easier to oversteer ..? right .. no ? :love:

 

[Iylia H]

happy tails = easier to oversteer ..? right .. no ? :love:

yes sir you are right

 

[DJH]

can sifus here explain what's staggered and non staggered pls?

 

[xero200]

In staggered setups you have the rear set of tires wider (ie 275/35/20) whilst the front is thinner (ie 245/30/20)...

 

[RH5]

Does the rear staggered tyre would haus or wear quicker ?

 

[Iylia H]

Does the rear staggered tyre would haus or wear quicker ?

I don't think so... cause logically thinking.. wider tire, spreads the load in a larger area.. so less pressure per square inch, so logically thinking it wont wear quicker than those of narrower tire.