stagger or not
01-29-2007, 01:45 PM
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I'm looking into purchasing some wheels finally should I get a staggered set up or not. I'm interested in the MRR GT1 in black w/ polished lip
20 x 8.5 all around
I don't know what tire size i should get
OR
20 x 8.5 in front and 20 x 10 in the back
tires sizes 245-35-30 and 275-30-20
is this the optimum tire size for the wheels?
I'm going to also install H&R sport springs, so I'm worried about rubbing.
Thanks ahead for your answers/comments
-Steven
P.S. I just started modding my car....this is sooooooo addicting and EXPENSIVE!!!!!
20 x 8.5 all around
I don't know what tire size i should get
OR
20 x 8.5 in front and 20 x 10 in the back
tires sizes 245-35-30 and 275-30-20
is this the optimum tire size for the wheels?
I'm going to also install H&R sport springs, so I'm worried about rubbing.
Thanks ahead for your answers/comments
-Steven
P.S. I just started modding my car....this is sooooooo addicting and EXPENSIVE!!!!!
01-29-2007, 01:59 PM
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01-29-2007, 02:11 PM
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if you have a 545/550 then go for stagger, no doubt. i myself have a i-6 so it doesn't really justify going staggered BUT i just love the look...nevermind i can't rotate my tires.
01-29-2007, 02:39 PM
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I have the silver MRR GT1s on my silver grey metallic 530i with a staggered setup. I have Nitto 555 245/35/20s in the front and 275/30/20's in the rear. I did have a little bit of rubbing in the rear with this setup but after rolling my fenders it was gone. If I had it to do again I probably would have gotten different tires. Either a smaller size, or a different brand that is more rounded on the corners. Nitto's aren't very round on the edges which gives you more contact with the ground, but can give you more contact with your fenders too. I have the stock suspension right now and lowering the rear would probably make them rub unless the springs are pretty stiff. Anyway, I found a couple pictures of a black E60 with the black MRR's on it, look awesome.
01-29-2007, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ro11dice' post='385049' date='Jan 29 2007, 03:11 PM
if you have a 545/550 then go for stagger, no doubt. i myself have a i-6 so it doesn't really justify going staggered BUT i just love the look...nevermind i can't rotate my tires.
also you can have a bigger lip 
01-29-2007, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='385082' date='Jan 29 2007, 04:25 PM
Great so now I have to roll my fenders out too
01-29-2007, 03:40 PM
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Thanks for the pics, now i really want to get them!! I have my m5 bumper, AC-S roof and trunk spoiler getting painted right now and my m-tech sideskirts in the mail from Quad_M, my H&R sports springs in the mail, and now I gotta get my wheels... I'm leaving the back bumper stock with the red euro-reflectors
Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='385059' date='Jan 29 2007, 03:39 PM
I have the silver MRR GT1s on my silver grey metallic 530i with a staggered setup. I have Nitto 555 245/35/20s in the front and 275/30/20's in the rear. I did have a little bit of rubbing in the rear with this setup but after rolling my fenders it was gone. If I had it to do again I probably would have gotten different tires. Either a smaller size, or a different brand that is more rounded on the corners. Nitto's aren't very round on the edges which gives you more contact with the ground, but can give you more contact with your fenders too. I have the stock suspension right now and lowering the rear would probably make them rub unless the springs are pretty stiff. Anyway, I found a couple pictures of a black E60 with the black MRR's on it, look awesome.
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01-29-2007, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='385088' date='Jan 29 2007, 07:29 PM
If i went with the 20 x 8.5 on all sides does that mean I prolly won't have a rubbing issue even with the the H&R sport springs? I can just put on 245-35-30, which will also allow me to rotate the wheels. I "only" have a 530
If it was me, I would have ran 245/25/20 in the front and 275/30/20. Rubbing might be an issue in the rear under full load, so just roll the fenders. With the springs, the tires will be slightly tucked on the fender. With sport suspension you might be an inch gap.