Can you put same size tires on staggered wheels?

The problem you have is that your rear wheels are wider than your front wheels, so your rear rims are wider than your front rims. You can’t put a narrower width tire on a rim than it is designed for as it won’t make contact with the rim.

What are staggered tire sizes?

A staggered fitment is also referred to as a staggered application. Basically, it means that the wheels on the back of the vehicle are a different size than those on the front. Wider wheels are usually run on the back, for example a 19×8 on the front and 19×9. 5 on the rear.

Do staggered wheels handle better?

More grip for the driven wheels! A powerful rear-wheel-drive car has staggered tyre sizes to enhance grip for the driven wheels. This helps ensure optimal traction and helps deliver quicker take-offs from a standstill.

What do staggered tires do?

Although often installed as an aesthetic touch to a good looking car, staggered fitments do provide performance bonuses. Wider tires on the rear axle allow rear-wheel drive high performance vehicles to get more traction for acceleration. This allows for better handling response from the front axle.

How do staggered tires affect handling?

Staggered tire setups can also encourage a level of handling safety and security. Staggered tire setups with smaller width tires at the front axle generally produce understeer near the handling limit.

Can you run staggered on AWD?

Overall it’s a bit of a tricky matter to run staggered on an AWD vehicle but with knowledge, it is possible and a lot of enthusiasts do it.

Do staggered tires need to be rotated?

Like other tire types, staggered tires also need to be rotated after running 5000-8000 miles. You must read your owner’s manual to find the exact criteria for your vehicle. So, to enhance the life, improve traction, and the performance of staggered tires, they need to be rotated regularly.

Is a staggered set up better?

It comes down to personal preference, and in many cases there is merit to both. However, it’s more common for drivers to swap from a staggered to a square tire setup, both to change vehicle handling and performance, and to improve overall tire wear and life.

Can you rotate staggered tires?

Can the tires on a staggered setup be rotated? Yes, but only the tires on the same axle can be swapped. For example, the two rear tires will need to swap places straight across, as do the front ones. It only works if the tires are not directional.

What is the difference between staggered and offset?

Staggered wheels are also known as offset wheels. It’s when one axle has different sized wheels than the other axle. Don’t confuse this with the wheel offset itself though! That relates to the offset of the individual wheel.

How can I make my staggered tires last longer?

The best way to prolong the life of your tires is to make sure you have a good alignment, and don’t overdrive the car. My car’s tear wear (with staggered setup) hasn’t really worn unevenly yet to necessitate a tire rotation.