Winter Package- To stagger or not to stagger?

Thrumcap · 08-19-2010, 03:18 PM

Looking to pick up a winter package for my '11 e92 ZCP and leaning towards an 18" staggered set-up with Dunlop Wintersports. 235/40-18 for the front, and 255/40-18 for the back. I think these would look better than a square set-up. Am I giving up much in traction with the wider rear tires? How are you guys with similar set-ups making out?

bobbyd1961 · 08-19-2010, 03:26 PM

better not to stagger

Thrumcap · 08-20-2010, 06:49 AM

Any particular reason?
I've read the old posts but looking for some recent experience. Seems like more guys chose the staggered set-up last winter.....

Radiation Joe · 08-20-2010, 07:50 AM

I ran a square 245/40-18 Michelin PA2 winter set-up for two winters. Skinny is better if you live in an area with lots of snow and ice. I'm now in PA where the winters aren't that harsh. I am going with a staggered set-up in stock size PA2s to maximize my non-snow traction which will be 98% of the time.

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Thrumcap Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2019 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Any particular reason? I've read the old posts but looking for some recent experience. Seems like more guys chose the staggered set-up last winter..... Last edited by Thrumcap; 08-20-2010 at 07:41 AM..
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	I ran a square 245/40-18 Michelin PA2 winter set-up for two winters. Skinny is better if you live in an area with lots of snow and ice. I'm now in PA where the winters aren't that harsh. I am going with a staggered set-up in stock size PA2s to maximize my non-snow traction which will be 98% of the time.
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