Staggered winter set ?

Kbimmer · 12-11-2012, 02:30 PM

Yeah, I'm late on the winter bandwagon,

anyway...

Does anyone uses a staggered set for the winter ? I have no use for my OEM rims (17" 225F 255R) so I'm thinking to wrap them with blizzaks, I'm just a bit unsure about the 255 in the back ? Does anyone runs with a staggered winter set ? Any issues ?

shaginwagon13 · 12-11-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kbimmer

Yeah, I'm late on the winter bandwagon,

anyway...

Does anyone uses a staggered set for the winter ? I have no use for my OEM rims (17" 225F 255R) so I'm thinking to wrap them with blizzaks, I'm just a bit unsure about the 255 in the back ? Does anyone runs with a staggered winter set ? Any issues ?

I think people run the same size so you can rotate them and get even wear and then change out the whole set. If you go staggered, the larger wheels have to stay on the rear you won't be able to move them to the front when the fronts wear down.

schnell325 · 12-11-2012, 03:32 PM

^^^ 100%

KCX_335xi · 12-11-2012, 06:22 PM

I am running a staggered setup... 235 & 255... No issues

Dr. G · 12-11-2012, 07:44 PM

If you want to make use of those wheels you can run staggered tires, it shouldn't be a big deal or you can just run the same tire widths on the different wheel widths. Won't be a huge difference either way.

Zebra99 · 12-11-2012, 07:52 PM

I think they say to go squared set-up for ease of rotation and longevity, but also because skinnier tires can cut snow easier, this not making you spin out so much in the rear.

Then again....our winters have become mild and pathetic at best, so a staggered set-up will yield the same results I think.

MaximusJ · 12-14-2012, 09:52 AM

Since you're driving a RWD, traction control will be activated more often in heavy snow, but in normal condition, you wont see the difference.

Kbimmer · 12-14-2012, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys... I thought about the rotation, but since I don't use the car too much my biggest worry was the traction, and if the traction is just a bit worse in the snow I can live with that since so far Toronto hasn't been that bad lately.

drevil2k2 · 12-15-2012, 03:29 PM

Of course during dry winter driving, your car will handle slightly better than a square set up. Had a staggered winter setup on my previous C class without any major issues.

///M3NACE · 12-15-2012, 03:34 PM

Wider tire on the back means more grip with the snow which is not good. I run staggered no issues but a 225 all around is more ideal

vantage_coupe · 12-15-2012, 03:55 PM

For what it's worth it is easier to get the car tail happy on clear days with 225 rears at very low speeds. Makes me love my RWD 335i every damn day, even if it's -10 outside.

I don't condone such driving on public roads.

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Kbimmer First Lieutenant 18 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brampton iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the feedback guys... I thought about the rotation, but since I don't use the car too much my biggest worry was the traction, and if the traction is just a bit worse in the snow I can live with that since so far Toronto hasn't been that bad lately. __________________ '11 335i Sapphire Black on Chestnut Brown + Premium \| Cold Weather \| M-Sport '06 325i Black on Terracota + Sports \| Premium \| Cold Weather - SOLD '99 323i Silver on Black + Sports \| Cold Weather - SOLD '97 328i Black on Black - SOLD
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drevil2k2 Lieutenant 7 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2019 B9 A4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	Of course during dry winter driving, your car will handle slightly better than a square set up. Had a staggered winter setup on my previous C class without any major issues. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance
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///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	Wider tire on the back means more grip with the snow which is not good. I run staggered no issues but a 225 all around is more ideal
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vantage_coupe First Lieutenant 20 Rep 345 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	For what it's worth it is easier to get the car tail happy on clear days with 225 rears at very low speeds. Makes me love my RWD 335i every damn day, even if it's -10 outside. I don't condone such driving on public roads.
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