Just wondering why people choose staggered setups when the tC is FWD. Just for looks i guess? Is there any disadvantage with staggered on a FWD?

 

It must be for the looks of it, because there's not much point to putting more meat on the tires that don't get propulsion. I understand a small difference, but I can't really rationalize 9.5"-wide tires in the back of a tC.

 

It's just for pure looks...

 

is there any disadvantage to running 9.5 in the back? Question i'm asking, i'm seriously thinking of buying this used set of rims, but theyre staggered. I really would prefer just a regular size all around, but if staggered isnt gonna hurt then, it's all good.

 

watching this... good piont ryzon

 

looks, and "status" some people can't afford to properly maintain wheels like those

the disadvantage is performance, unecessary drag is put on the rear tires since there is more surface area with the same amount of propulsion

many people won't drive there cars hard enough to notice the difference...

the intial grip often to purchase these wheels are also a drawback, but the maintainence required is also an issue.

keep in mind you cannot rotate tires from the front to the back, (it's costs more money to remove tires and switch tires left to right) as anyone can rotate regular wheels and tires...

purchasing tires are also an issue, as the rears are often different sizes... most tire places stock 4 of the same tire, and will often discount the purchase of 4 of a size as opposed to 2...

 

It's also heavier. Wider the wheel/tire the heavier they are. Weight is enemy of all things performance.

 

How do staggered rims look like? :?

 

Yeah is it that the rear tires are much wider than the tires on the front?

 

Yep, wider on the rear. FWD, yea, makes little sense.

 

In addition to be wider some staggered setups have taller wheels in the back too. For example 18" in the front and 19" at the back. I think Z06 has a setup like that.

 

its for looks. fwd toyotas and VWs have wider rear fenders/qtr panels which allow wider or lower offset wheels in back. fwd hondas dont have this. it all about pushing the wheels to fill out the fender.

staggared also means the same width front and back, but different offsets (1 pair sticks out more than the other). you cant rotate in this case.

some fwd drag & road racers put narrower wheels/tires in the rear for better performance, but that depends on your driving style and car's setup.

you could put the same size tire on the front and back, but you still couldnt rotate them. get a tire size that fits both wheel widths. i wouldnt do this though.

 

19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the back.

strictly for LOOKS, same reason ppl put 24s on an altima or super wide 15s on an xb. ive been riding on these rims for over a year and no serious problems. as far as performance, honestly, i felt the weight difference because of the 19s but any 19 in rim is gonna slow u down. i didnt really notice any difference in handling because of the wide rears. but, im not a drag racer nor an autocrosser, so its not really a big deal to me. i just love how it looks, the stance is very aggressive. also, the lip! you cant get that much lip all around with the tc, why not at least have it on the rears. maintaining it is a pain, but i do the best i can and swap the tires side to side. ive already went thru a set of four tires since ive had these but then again, probly put over 25k miles on it since then. anyways, not everyone likes em, i do. havent seen any tcs with the same setup as me.

 

They do look good, it's hard to argue with that.

 

looks good...

 

I think they look great!!! Better then some of the ricer rims I've seen on TC's.

 

it's all for looks, cuz we all know it ain't goin nowhere with them fat rear heavy ___ rims

 

Are there any rubbing issues with the front being 8.5? Also how is your turning radius?

 

the front does not have rubbing issues, turning radius seems to be the same, however i can't say the same about the rear with the rubbing...i'm gettin the fenders shaved as we speak, so i'll let you know when i come back