dunno if this is retarded question but wat will happen if all 4 wheels are 19x8.5

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May 5, 2006 | 01:02 AM

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From: walnut

dunno if this is retarded question but wat will happen if all 4 wheels are 19x8.5

im planning on purchasing some used wheels from some one and all 4 wheels are 19x8.5, is that bad for the z as i know oem is staggered.... anyone have answers before i purchase them

May 5, 2006 | 01:27 AM

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nothing wrong with it. The only staggered oem wheels are the Track wheels, touring and other wheels are not staggered, only the tires.

May 5, 2006 | 01:42 AM

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ah i see soooo if i bought the wheels all the same size and tires same size, nothing negative about that then eh? thx. would it look funny though?

May 5, 2006 | 12:02 PM

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so is there any benefits in staggered tires? wat if i were to get all 4 tires same size do you know if that is bad? and would i be able to rotate my tires?

May 7, 2006 | 06:48 PM

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sorry didnt see how many previous posts there were about this, but it seems to be fine.

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May 7, 2006 | 08:40 PM

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The answer can be found by using the search button.

May 7, 2006 | 08:48 PM

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Going with a same-size vs. staggered setup will alter the over/understeer handling characteristics of the car. For more specifics, use the search feature.