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Old May 3, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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I am about to purchase Miro's Style 167. Staggered set up 8.5/9.5 or 8.5 all around for easy tires rotation and $250 cheaper now and cheaper future tires too. What do you think? I am running on stock 18"/8 all around and it feels ok, looks like I dont need staggered? Need advice.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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Currently my set up is 19" staggered. But if you think straight all round is for you due to various reasons, a rear spacer may just give you the same visual effect. But then that just me thinking out loud
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Old May 3, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NOVAE60' post='573476' date='May 3 2008, 10:32 AM
I am about to purchase Miro's Style 167. Staggered set up 8.5/9.5 or 8.5 all around for easy tires rotation and $250 cheaper now and cheaper future tires too. What do you think? I am running on stock 18"/8 all around and it feels ok, looks like I dont need staggered? Need advice.

REALLY LOOK for awhile at the difference that staggered makes and then choose- it's personal, but I love the more agressive look and the "haunch" of staggered. It sets the car apart once you notice it... Also liked JBSAPHIRE's spacer comment- benefits of both and you really don't need the extra 60mm of tire...

My 2 cents...
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Old May 3, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TAJARO' post='573497' date='May 3 2008, 08:18 AM
REALLY LOOK for awhile at the difference that staggered makes and then choose- it's personal, but I love the more agressive look and the "haunch" of staggered. It sets the car apart once you notice it... Also liked JBSAPHIRE's spacer comment- benefits of both and you really don't need the extra 60mm of tire...

My 2 cents...
+1, like the staggered look...but it comes down to personal preference...
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Do you have sport pkg?
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='573538' date='May 3 2008, 01:28 PM
Do you have sport pkg?
Yep, Sport Package.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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STAGGERED!! (Yelled like Ozzie yells when he's looking for Sharon!!)
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Old May 3, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Since you have the sport pkg, i can only assume you like the sporty aggressive nature of your car. A staggered setup would only enhance that look. A non staggered setup will detract from the sporty look and stance. Plain and simple. Im not about to discuss the technical aspects of it because it doesnt seem to be relevant here.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='573518' date='May 3 2008, 09:37 AM
+1, like the staggered look...but it comes down to personal preference...
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