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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Someone Please Explain To Me The Term "Staggered"
I've seen ads for the same wheels described as "Staggered" and "Not Staggered". I don't see any difference between the wheels. What does it mean & why would a car owner choose one over the other? ...Hell, did I even spell "Staggered" right?
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM
I've seen ads for the same wheels described as "Staggered" and "Not Staggered". I don't see any difference between the wheels. What does it mean & why would a car owner choose one over the other? ...Hell, did I even spell "Staggered" right?

Staggered means wheel width is not the same front and back.. For instance rear wheels 19x9.5 front wheels 19x8.5 that is a staggered setup.. opposed to having 19x8.5 on all four wheels.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM
why would a car owner choose one over the other? ...Hell, did I even spell "Staggered" right?
it looks better and reduces throttle induced oversteer and yes you did spell it correctly
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I have an '03 S55 and with 20" staggered rims 9.5 in back and 8.5 in front. No rubbing for me at all. Looks great from rear b/c you get the "wider" look.

see for pics: https://mbworld.org/forums/s55-amg-s65-amg-s63-amg-w220-w221/135167-s55-w-new-asanti-wheels.html
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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM
I've seen ads for the same wheels described as "Staggered" and "Not Staggered". I don't see any difference between the wheels. What does it mean & why would a car owner choose one over the other? ...Hell, did I even spell "Staggered" right?
We are all staggered by your question...
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Wheels/Tires wider in rear than in front...
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