All the OP wanted to know is if staggered would help handling. I think it does.
Staggered vs Non-Staggered Wheels for MY 2014
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Interesting. Are you referring to all '14s non-4matic gas engine sports (non-diesels) or only those that have an optional AMG wheels? Because my early production '14 gas engine sport (non-4matic, late spring of last year build) had non-staggered sport 18" wheels. All '14 sports I've seen with standard 18" sport wheels (not 18" AMG option) were all non-staggered.
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Thanks for showing what wheels are available (again). Which ones go with what configuration? That's the question. Apparently any go with all except 4MATIC.
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As for handing ...The staggered setup is tuned for "safer" handling where the car naturally under-steers more.
I personally like the non-staggered setup as I drive more aggressively and wants more rear rotation around the corners. Also another benefit of having non-staggered setup allows me to rotate tires to even out the wear.
Most E-classes come with LRR tires either P-zero Nero or ContiProContacts which are great all-season touring tires and handling is just OK. It's rare to see one with summer tire on the dealer lot.
For example: I replaced the tires as soon as I got my car with Bridgestone Potenzas S-04 because the factory ContiProContacts are just too soft and wobbly.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ek-review.html
Try different setups on the canyons and skidpads and you'll definitely feel the differences.
Last edited by instantfob; Apr 8, 2014 at 12:21 AM.
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I have the same local dealer and stand by what I said before (IMO assuming and stating as a fact are not the same, hence the heated debate, with those less informed, that followed). Also it was confirmed by the only other '14MY owners of those participating in the thread - instantfob as well as the OP.
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see post 26 please
As for handing ...The staggered setup is tuned for "safer" handling where the car naturally under-steers more.
I personally like the non-staggered setup as I drive more aggressively and wants more rear rotation around the corners. Also another benefit of having non-staggered setup allows me to rotate tires to even out the wear.
Most E-classes come with LRR tires either P-zero Nero or ContiProContacts which are great all-season touring tires and handling is just OK. It's rare to see one with summer tire on the dealer lot.
For example: I replaced the tires as soon as I got my car with Bridgestone Potenzas S-04 because the factory ContiProContacts are just too soft and wobbly.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ek-review.html
Try different setups on the canyons and skidpads and you'll definitely feel the differences.
As for handing ...The staggered setup is tuned for "safer" handling where the car naturally under-steers more.
I personally like the non-staggered setup as I drive more aggressively and wants more rear rotation around the corners. Also another benefit of having non-staggered setup allows me to rotate tires to even out the wear.
Most E-classes come with LRR tires either P-zero Nero or ContiProContacts which are great all-season touring tires and handling is just OK. It's rare to see one with summer tire on the dealer lot.
For example: I replaced the tires as soon as I got my car with Bridgestone Potenzas S-04 because the factory ContiProContacts are just too soft and wobbly.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ek-review.html
Try different setups on the canyons and skidpads and you'll definitely feel the differences.
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2015 E-400 4-MATIC - AMG Style package, mine came with staggered setup.
Staggered is for performance - regardless of AWD or RWD. The power ratio in 4-matic sports cars is like 80/20 rear/front so you have more power to the rear wheels in normal conditions, and they can transfer as much as 50% up front when it is needed.
Staggered is for performance - regardless of AWD or RWD. The power ratio in 4-matic sports cars is like 80/20 rear/front so you have more power to the rear wheels in normal conditions, and they can transfer as much as 50% up front when it is needed.
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Non-staggered wheels are standard on all MY 2014 e350 "Sport Edition".
My local MB dealership is selling me AMG staggered wheels to replace my existing non-staggered wheels which got some curbside rash. I just want to know the benefits if any by switching from non-staggered to a staggered wheel set up.
My local MB dealership is selling me AMG staggered wheels to replace my existing non-staggered wheels which got some curbside rash. I just want to know the benefits if any by switching from non-staggered to a staggered wheel set up.
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Non-staggered wheels are standard on all MY 2014 e350 "Sport Edition".
My local MB dealership is selling me AMG staggered wheels to replace my existing non-staggered wheels which got some curbside rash. I just want to know the benefits if any by switching from non-staggered to a staggered wheel set up.
My local MB dealership is selling me AMG staggered wheels to replace my existing non-staggered wheels which got some curbside rash. I just want to know the benefits if any by switching from non-staggered to a staggered wheel set up.
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Dislike Staggered
Still being new to the MB world and staggered tires, take my input with a grain of salt. Don't want to insult the performance guys out there, but apparently the staggered tires are for performance. As for me and my family we use our MB GLE 350 as a family vehicle daily driver. For me it's a negative since you cannot rotate the staggered versions and tire warranty is cut in half. Hard to find manufactures of tires that sell front and rear unless you pay the price. That's just me though.
