Staggered Rims

jwomack1547 · 02-04-2017, 02:34 AM

I just thought of something randomly. Could I run like 265 R 19 on the front and say 305 r 20 in the back? As long as they both have similar wheel diameters? I just like the look of it on Corvettes and Lambos.

NorthStyle · 02-04-2017, 02:46 AM

Yes, you can. I'm running a 275/35/19 in front and a 305/30/20 in rear.

jwomack1547 · 02-04-2017, 02:48 AM

Could you send me a pic of the side? I'm really curious if it's visually pleasing for me. It sounds like a good idea on paper. Any advantages?

NorthStyle · 02-04-2017, 05:19 AM

It'll take a bit as my car's wrapped up for the winter but I'll take a few the next time I start him up. No advantages, just my preference

Rusty · 02-05-2017, 07:26 PM

You can, long as the difference is within 3%.

Using the specs of PSS.
265/35-19, 26.3"
265/40-19, 27.4"

305/30-20, 27.2"

The 265/35-19, and the 305/30-20 would be putting you at the edge.
The 265/40-19 and the 305/30-20 will work no problem. But you sidewalls front to back will look off.

jwomack1547 · 02-06-2017, 04:42 AM

I might try and do the 275 posted above. Just trying to see if it was a decent idea or if anyone tried it. Don't think the car was made to stagger it this way lol.

Cyber370 · 02-06-2017, 05:29 AM

It's funny how when I owned my C5 Corvette which came stock with staggered rims setup, everyone was trying to go to a square setup for some reason which I never understood. Probably so they could rotate their wheels for track use.
Now, that I own the Z, there are people who want to go staggered.....LOL.
Personally, I always liked having a larger diameter wheel in the back. It gives the car much more presence and a meaner stance.

Good luck. As others have stated, it is important that the ECU does not detect a difference in rotational speeds (per %tolerance). If that happens, it will probably think your car is skidding and trigger TC/ABS.

jwomack1547 · 02-08-2017, 02:02 AM

Tolerance is front wheel diameter divided by the rear wheel? Or is it compared to the stock rim size?

02-04-2017, 02:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
jwomack1547 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 60 Drives: 09 370z VB M6 Rep Power: 10	Staggered Rims I just thought of something randomly. Could I run like 265 R 19 on the front and say 305 r 20 in the back? As long as they both have similar wheel diameters? I just like the look of it on Corvettes and Lambos.

02-05-2017, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,868 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	You can, long as the difference is within 3%. Using the specs of PSS. 265/35-19, 26.3" 265/40-19, 27.4" 305/30-20, 27.2" The 265/35-19, and the 305/30-20 would be putting you at the edge. The 265/40-19 and the 305/30-20 will work no problem. But you sidewalls front to back will look off. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-06-2017, 05:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19371	It's funny how when I owned my C5 Corvette which came stock with staggered rims setup, everyone was trying to go to a square setup for some reason which I never understood. Probably so they could rotate their wheels for track use. Now, that I own the Z, there are people who want to go staggered.....LOL. Personally, I always liked having a larger diameter wheel in the back. It gives the car much more presence and a meaner stance. Good luck. As others have stated, it is important that the ECU does not detect a difference in rotational speeds (per %tolerance). If that happens, it will probably think your car is skidding and trigger TC/ABS. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

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02-04-2017, 02:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,235 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	Yes, you can. I'm running a 275/35/19 in front and a 305/30/20 in rear.

02-04-2017, 02:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
jwomack1547 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 60 Drives: 09 370z VB M6 Rep Power: 10	Could you send me a pic of the side? I'm really curious if it's visually pleasing for me. It sounds like a good idea on paper. Any advantages?

02-04-2017, 05:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,235 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	It'll take a bit as my car's wrapped up for the winter but I'll take a few the next time I start him up. No advantages, just my preference

02-06-2017, 04:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
jwomack1547 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 60 Drives: 09 370z VB M6 Rep Power: 10	I might try and do the 275 posted above. Just trying to see if it was a decent idea or if anyone tried it. Don't think the car was made to stagger it this way lol.

02-08-2017, 02:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
jwomack1547 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 60 Drives: 09 370z VB M6 Rep Power: 10	Tolerance is front wheel diameter divided by the rear wheel? Or is it compared to the stock rim size?