Why is Everyone running staggered wheel set-ups??
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Why is Everyone running staggered wheel set-ups??
If having the same size tire all around i.e 275/35/18's on all four corners provides the best traction/handling, why is it that everyone seems to be running 275 rear tires w/ 245's up front?
Is it mainly for the staggered look or am I way off on what I have been reading?
Is it mainly for the staggered look or am I way off on what I have been reading?
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because the car is setup from the factory as staggered and all the computers (ABS, VDC, TCS) compute their algorythms based on a stagger. That being said, I use all 4 same at the track, and never noticed a difference on the street.
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I'm not a very big track enthusiast, although I plan to get a start with my Z. I just purchased some new sway bars (hotchkis) and Will be doing rims/tires and springs in the spring time. I was just curious as to what effect it will have on traction/performance from my standpoint (someone who isnt very experienced when it comes to tracking cars)
the rims and tires are gonna cost a good amount of money and I don't want to make the wrong decision the first time. Plus I have seen a lot of Volk's for sale on the forum and hope to pick up a nice used set around tax return season
the rims and tires are gonna cost a good amount of money and I don't want to make the wrong decision the first time. Plus I have seen a lot of Volk's for sale on the forum and hope to pick up a nice used set around tax return season
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I have run both ways on track. I prefer the 255s in front rather than the 275s, especially with the 8.5" front rims. Downshift uses 245s in front with 275s back.
I pull 1g many times each day on the way to work.
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Originally posted by TwiZted
I'm not a very big track enthusiast, although I plan to get a start with my Z. I just purchased some new sway bars (hotchkis) and Will be doing rims/tires and springs in the spring time. I was just curious as to what effect it will have on traction/performance from my standpoint (someone who isnt very experienced when it comes to tracking cars)
the rims and tires are gonna cost a good amount of money and I don't want to make the wrong decision the first time. Plus I have seen a lot of Volk's for sale on the forum and hope to pick up a nice used set around tax return season
I'm not a very big track enthusiast, although I plan to get a start with my Z. I just purchased some new sway bars (hotchkis) and Will be doing rims/tires and springs in the spring time. I was just curious as to what effect it will have on traction/performance from my standpoint (someone who isnt very experienced when it comes to tracking cars)
the rims and tires are gonna cost a good amount of money and I don't want to make the wrong decision the first time. Plus I have seen a lot of Volk's for sale on the forum and hope to pick up a nice used set around tax return season
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yeah, there are people that run all the same sizes but i'm pretty sure that a 275 will not fit very well up front. I like the staggered look anyways, big tires are supposed to be in the rear.
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Yeah, come to think of it, i dont even know why i said there aren't people running 275's. I think i remember now that there are a few people with the axis mods in 20" that are running a 275 front and 285 rear set up. My fault
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