I tried a different wheel and tire setup in an attempt to have a functional setup that is also visually appealing. I have an AWD model, so I really wanted to keep all 4 tires the same size. On the other hand, I really like the look of a staggered wheel setup.

I settled on 9" +28 for the front, and 10.5" +35 for the rear - I wanted to ensure that I would not have to trim any brackets or deal with any rubbing. I wanted to keep the total weight as low as possible, within a reasonable budget, so I went for the Forgestar CF10 wheels and Continental DWS tires. The DWS tires are excellent all season tires and are actually rather light, only 26lbs in my chosen size of 255/35R20. I went with this tire size because it is the perfect size to fit nicely on both 9" and 10.5" wheels, and it is slightly larger than the OEM diameter without causing issues with any sensors. The purpose for this slightly larger size was to keep the ride as comfortable as possible and to help fill the wheel wells since I am using the Eibach Pro-Kit. The DWS tire also has excellent ride quality.

Here is how the setup turned out:







The result was exactly what I was looking for. The wheel wells have been filled out beautifully and the slight stretch in the rear gives a nice raked appearance to the car. The ride quality with this combination is better than the worn OEM 18" Dunlop tires and wheels and acceleration feels marginally better, but definitely not worse (I also had large heavy spacers installed previously). I do not have any issues with AWD lights, traction control, ABS, or any other system. I have driven this in the snow and it is a night and day difference from the OEM tires. These grip much better and inspire much more confidence on snow covered roads.



I would highly recommend this setup to anyone with AWD who would like to drive on their wheels all year round. Having modest sized square tires makes snow performance much better compared to really wide rear tires. Stretched tires have the same rolling diameter as tires that are not stretched, so this does not result in a front to rear difference.

The only downside is I don't fit into any of the wheel/tire clubs on here. I'm not exactly aggressive and I don't have fat tires. I guess I'm in a new segment of staggered wheels with square tires.

Update: I may now fit into the aggressive club! 20x10.5 +20 in the rear:





Anyone else with a staggered wheel and square tire setup like mine, lets see it!

 

Nice review, way to blaze new trails around here!

 

I took one of the rear Forgestar wheels off yesterday and decided to weigh it.

20x10.5 Forgestar CF10 with a Continental ExtemeContact DWS 255/35R20 tire mounted and balanced (with weights added) full of air weighed in at:

52.8 pounds

 

Slick setup, looks great!

 

Thank you!

 

I have the 19's and love them, looking good.

 

Thanks! I am enjoying having the larger wheel without having to pay for it in the performance department due to additional weight. I'm sure you feel the same way.

 

Very nice!

 

Thank you!

 

Looks great Ryne! Love the snow pic.

 

I wanted to try and make my setup a bit more aggressive, so I added 15mm Project Kics bolt on spacers to the rear wheels. This makes the rear 20x10.5 +20

 

 

what are u lowered on? & could you take a pic from directly behind the car to see
how much the rim and tire stick out

EDIT: NVM jus saw noticed it was Eibach

i was thinking of going 20x10.5 +25 for cv1s on the rear
you think i would have any issues or that it would stick out abit too much?
Also lowered on the Eibach pro kit but the G is RWD

 

Yes, Eibach ProKit. The 20x10.5 +25 should fit nicely with a 255/35R20 tire and the Eibach ProKit. It is a very nice look the way my car sits right now.

These are the best pictures I have right now for what you are asking.

 

That 15mm spacer really tightened things up back there, very well done sir!