Silly question about Staggered setup

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02-28-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DanL

So if the staggered setup improves handling, why does the M Sport package come with the same size tires on all four corners? The main reason I got the M Sport package was for looks but the fact that I could rotated the tires and get considerably more life out of them was definitely a plus (and yes, I know BMW doesn't recommend rotating the tires -- not sure why though).

because when you rotate tires you will get all kinds of issues. The tires break in to the axle they're on and wear in a certain pattern. When you switch this pattern (if not often enough) it can throw off handling. You can develop issues in the tire that can cause the shakes and so forth...just like having an wheel non-hubcentric.