Whats the difference versus a Track set up vs. Staggered set up. I see posts about people running the same width wheels for the track for better balance vs a staggered set up. What are the advantages and disadvantages for running the same width wheel front and rear? Do running a different sized tire on the same width wheel make a difference? Thanks!

 

There are many threads covering your ?

 

The key is the tire not the wheels.

Members might go to a wider front tire to mitigate understeer. Others might go with a wider rear tire to lessen over steer. Depends on your suspension set up, driving technique and the track.

 

Thanks for the reply. It all makes sense now.

 

Likely the biggest advantage of running a square set-up is the ability to rotate. I rotate every event to extend tire life, and flip the tires in/out after every 6 events for the same.

 

some would say there is no advantage to a square setup - I've tried it at one track day, I hated it. I was much quicker and more confident with a staggered setup - wasted $1000 worth of advans with that experiment

it is all a combination of driving style, and the setup of the car - there is no right or wrong for all people, only for an individual. It takes the willingness to learn and try different things to come to a setup that is consistantly quick

I would do the reverse....upgrade the tires first, the rest second. The car will only work as well as the tire lets it

 

I'll be doing my first auto-x in the Z in a few weeks and will see how the stock set up works for me. I will be upgrading my suspension first and when I burn through my Michelin's, I'll be upgrading wheels and tires.

 

Going to try it with mine, just can't get the front end grip i want. 275/40-17 front and back. My drive out of the corner is great, no issue, just the front end plows going in with the 255's up front.

Anyone know how much of a difference the 275's up front will make on corner exit if any? I figure it will take me a few days to figure it out and play with sways . dampening etc etc to get it right.