Hey guys, I've been lurking in this forum for a while now getting ideas and answers to questions by searching posts etc. but this is my first post. So I know that many people have run staggered setups on their X's and most have said its been fine and had no issues. But, is it good for the difference in sizes not to be too large, or what? I found a set of Vossen CV1's locally that are lightly used in the matte graphite color ("limited") in 20x9 and 20x10.5 for a good price. Not sure if that is a good setup for an X. Also, I would like to keep stock diameter the same and I do want to keep stock ride height. Thoughts, comments, concerns, suggestions all appreciated. Oh, Its a 2011 Graphite X Sedan with 15% tints by the way. Thanks!

 

Stock diameter will be easy to maintain with the correct sized tires. Seems like plenty of guys run staggered set up on here with no issues on the X. How much are the CV1's?

If I were you, I'd look at A LOT of pictures with these cars on 20's with no drop. Honestly it looks ridiculous, bro. I have an S, so it sits slightly lower, and it did not look good with 20's and no drop.

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Depends entirely on the offset of those wheels as far as a go or no-go.

And listen to Furlow, he speaks the truth
A mild drop would be much better w/ those 20s than leaving it in 4x4 mode.

If the offsets are in the +35 front and +45 rear range (give or take a couple mm) you'll be OK and run a 245/35/20 front 285/30/20 rear OR 235/35/20 front 275/30/20 rear for virtually no F to R diameter variance.

 

Hmm yeah thanks for the pics, its helpful. Maybe 19's would be a better choice, that is what I had in mind originally anyways. I just don't want to pay like $3k+ for a set of wheels, I don't care about them enough to pay that kind of money. I think 19's might not look quite as ridiculous without a drop. The TSW Nurburgring in the gun metal color I think might like good, and they only cost like $3xx a wheel. I am trying to figure it out now so I am ready to put something else on by springtime, as I mounted some Michelin X-Ice winter tires on my stock wheels which I am currently using, so I might as well just get new wheels/tires as my old A/S tires are almost out of tread.

 

JJLEE206 have you brought your rims yet ? we have the same color and I too am looking for rims I just wasn't sure about going staggered or not I am sticking with 19's

 

AutoAnything.com has a killer 20% off deal w/ free shipping right now. And the SSR lineup is one I'd recommend, or on a more limited budget, the Niche wheel line
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The SSRs you can run a square 19x9.5 +45 on 245/40/19s
If you want help w/ stagger or you find a particular rim you like shoot me a PM.

 

Ok cool Thanks. I think I am going to stay squared.

 

I took a different approach and purchased staggered wheels (20x9 and 20x10.5) and installed square tires (all 4 are 255/35R20)for the AWD system. This setup has been perfect for me. The DWS tires are great in the snow. No AWD light. Great stance with a nice staggered look and deep concave rear wheels.





Here is my review thread for more details:

https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...are-tires.html

 

Do you also run the square set up in the summer? Now im debating on my 245/35/20....275/30/20 set up.. because of the rolling diamater

 

If you search hard enough around the forum you will find people that have run into issues with the 245/275 combo and the AWD system.

I intend on running this combination all year around. There is PLENTY of traction with the 255 width tires at all 4 corners and there isn't any reason to put wider tires on the rear to make this car have any more understeer than it already does.

Here is one thread you should read:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-cou...red-setup.html

 

No rubbing issues in the front with 255?