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Dec 11, 2016 | 02:29 PM

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whats the reason for staggered wheels setup?

whats the reason for having staggered wheel setup?

like 17's up front and 18's out back?

Dec 11, 2016 | 06:16 PM

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Looks. When it's the smaller size out back, 17 front and 15 back, then it's for traction.

Dec 11, 2016 | 06:21 PM

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Hmmm
so 18's ain't a good street race size ?
Im switching to the 17/18's I guess for the looks first

Dec 11, 2016 | 06:29 PM

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Hmmm
so 18's ain't a good street race size ?
Im switching to the 17/18's I guess for the looks first

Compared to a 15, no the 18 is not a good street/strip size for traction.

More side wall, more traction.
Less side wall, bigger rims, better handling

Dec 11, 2016 | 08:31 PM

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Most cars have more room for larger rear tires because they don't turn/steer like the fronts do. Bigger rear tire = more traction

Dec 12, 2016 | 12:36 PM

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Most people do it because it look like what a baby suck on to get milk; ****.

Dec 12, 2016 | 01:21 PM

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As mentioned above, I don't think there is any inherent performance advantage to this. Some people like the look, but I'm not a fan.

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Dec 12, 2016 | 06:51 PM

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As mentioned above, I don't think there is any inherent performance advantage to this. Some people like the look, but I'm not a fan.

No performance advantage to having a taller/wider tire? Taller wider = larger contact patch, I hope I didn't waste my money on 325/30/19 tires for the rear of my S10

I would have ran the same size on the front but they would stick out a few inches past the fender!

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Dec 12, 2016 | 07:46 PM

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No performance advantage to having a taller/wider tire? Taller wider = larger contact patch, I hope I didn't waste my money on 325/30/19 tires for the rear of my S10

I would have ran the same size on the front but they would stick out a few inches past the fender!

My post was regarding the OP's original question, here it is again:

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whats the reason for having staggered wheel setup?

like 17's up front and 18's out back?

This doesn't reference anything about different tire width, or even wheel width, or different sidewall (or overall tire) height; strictly staggered 17/18" wheel diameters, of which I know no inherent performance advantage by itself. Specific tire specs and sizes would be a different conversation, and a different type of "staggering".

Dec 12, 2016 | 07:59 PM

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No performance advantage to having a taller/wider tire? Taller wider = larger contact patch, I hope I didn't waste my money on 325/30/19 tires for the rear of my S10

I would have ran the same size on the front but they would stick out a few inches past the fender!

A 295 on a 17 would have bit better from a dig.

Ultra low profile does everything worse. Your current size is not bad. I find a 100mm side wall works near the best for handling.

Dec 13, 2016 | 05:38 PM

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Guess i'll be running these damn 17x9.5's on all corners! Damn it!

Dec 13, 2016 | 06:43 PM

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Guess i'll be running these damn 17x9.5's on all corners! Damn it!

haha!! whats up there bud! long time!

i think id sport those!

Dec 13, 2016 | 09:18 PM

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A 295 on a 17 would have bit better from a dig.

Ultra low profile does everything worse. Your current size is not bad. I find a 100mm side wall works near the best for handling.

I made room for a 15x15 wheel to fit so if I should feel the need to switch to street/strip mode I can change wheels.
I like the way these look on the truck and compared to the 16x8 wheels that were on it these are a huge improvement. Trucks not done yet, 6.0 LSA supercharger and close ratio 6-speed. Body and paint will come after the driveline is done and tested.

Dec 19, 2016 | 08:46 AM

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You can't rotate tires with a staggered setup...food for thought on a DD. Keep it a square 17's or square 18's. 18's seem to becoming the new 17's because tire selections for 17's are dwindling and newer cars seem to be getting 18"+ wheels.

Dec 19, 2016 | 10:28 AM

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Yeah but if your running 9 up front and 11 in the back ... you can't rotate anyways

Dec 19, 2016 | 10:49 AM

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That's why I said keep it square 17's or square 18's

My thought process does not include different diameters...since I don't drag race or care for looks. I make the car handle and only think in widths.