Staggered wheel sets?

[MidnightClub3]

Any known 5x105 sets either 18" rear/17" front or 19" rear/18" fronts? The rake in my car is undesirable I think it'd look pretty cool to stagger the wheel sizes. Think ghetto ass corvette for teenagers. I'd love to see some pics if this has been done before.. :banana:

 

[MidnightClub3]

Because Corvette.....

 

[Hawkdsl]

A bit subliminal with all those "power" lines. Clever Photo.

 

[The Champ]

Staggered wheels on RWD cars usually are to get more rubber on the drive axle.

No need for wider rubber on the rear of a FWD car.

 

[Beastlick]

I think the guy with the white sonic in this or last months SOTM contest is running 18/19 corvette wheels on adapters.

 

[MidnightClub3]

After some research I've sort of steered away from this. The combination of increased understeer, slower acceleration, and the fact that our economy suspension wasn't designed for staggered wheels has given me a lot to think about. Ironically (word?), I'm now giving thought to running wider tires in the FRONT?

Front 225/40r18
Rear 205/45r18

Surely that makes more sense on a FWD car?

 

[MidnightClub3]

Mind you I won't even see the parking lot of a track let alone race one. This is mostly for spirited driving through hills and corners on backroads.

 

[TheGreenDragon]

I'm now giving thought to running wider tires in the FRONT?

Front 225/40r18
Rear 205/45r18

Surely that makes more sense on a FWD car?

That does make more sense, although usually only if you are planning to put on slicks and drag race with the car. I've seen a few Hondas around my area with wider tires up front, and it just looks weird to have a deeper dish in the front than the back.

It'd just be easier to get a matched set to maximize your grip on all 4 corners, plus then you can rotate your tires to ensure they wear evenly.

NOW, here's a fun idea for you. There is a set of wheels out there that have both a regular AND concave configuration, but the exact same stats in every other area, which could make it appear you have a staggered set of rims, even if you don't.

They're called Alutec Poison. They come in Polar Silver and Matt Black. They have an 18"x8" set that should fit. In theory. PCD and Centerbore is correct, and there are others who have fit 9.5" wide rims on with spacer. So in theory 8" should be fine.

EDIT: I actually like this idea so much, I'm scrapping my plans for the Sparco Pro Corsas and will probably get a 'staggered' set of Alutec Poison in Matt Black.

 

[MidnightClub3]

That is a fine idea. Although instead of concave I think you mean mixing what they call the "Poison" in the rear with the "Poison Cup" in the front for a more staggered look.

 

[Thaifight-R]

18" front. 19" rears.


And yes, reverse staggering is a thing with FWD cars.

 

[MidnightClub3]

Yours thai? Sonic/Cruze both look good in white.

 

[Thaifight-R]

Nah. His name is Anthony. Don't recall what his username is at the moment.

Although I did try stagger/reverse stagger on my car once.

But mine was just staggered widths. Not double staggered.

18x9/10

 

[Thaifight-R]

Ah, gringoo27 is his username.

 

[gringoo27]

Hey gaise