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What are the advantages and disadvantages of staggered tyres ? Owned 28 different cars in 35 years but never had stagered tyres Cheers Michael

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Old 11-08-2008, 01:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of staggered tyres ?

Owned 28 different cars in 35 years but never had stagered tyres

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Old 11-08-2008, 01:23 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I love the look.. Cons tire prices suck bc you have 2 different sizes on ur car...I have had it on a few cars and love it! Would highly recommend!
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narrower front tires allow better steering response, less tramlining, better overall input from car.

wider tires on rear allow better traction under throttle for rwd.
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i guess similar principle for slight diameter difference too. smaller total diameter = more direct feel, larger = less. the front/rear difference is very small though on the Z so more in the width of the tires and wheels.
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nope. its purely a safety issue. too many idiots crash the cars. the narrow front tires will give the car less chance of over steer or throttle lift snap
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funny..
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also wind drag, rolling resistance, etc.
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To sum it quickly...
PRO: Better traction in the rear and an overall better stance
CONS: Cost of tires go up and can't rotate tires.
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