...really, so you are telling me that every S2000, 350Z, 370Z, G35, Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, Every BMW sold with a Sport Package, every Mercedes SL, SLK, E, CL, CLK, all AMG cars, etc ALL had poor chassis R&D. I dont think so. And this is just a few of the manufacturers that use staggered setups.

Because last time I looked the automakers I just listed were some of the largest in the world and somehow I trust the billions they spend on R&D and some of the smartest engineers in the world over internet hearsay....but maybe thats just me.

lotus exige are staggered size

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They sure are and its not because they want to hide any chassis problems. As a matter of fact, all three cars that I own now have a stagger setup.

Even the R35 GT-R has Staggered Wheels. The wider rear tires help on corner exit.

Kick ass, you own a CR!!!

one major disadvantage to staggered setups is that you can't rotate your tires, so wear patterns can develop more easily, reducing the overall life of your tires.

and it's not weight distribution that kills tires, it's alignment angles. my MR2 used to EAT through tires when i had a more aggressive alignment. it handled perfectly (for my preferences) and had plenty of grip, but i paid for it in tires. now that i have a much less aggressive alignment, my tires last considerably longer.

-Mike

What?

please read this

You beat me to that one.
For once, we agree.

would love stagged wheels but don't mind if its not stock aswell first thing i get prob be new wheels.

as long as they're this size we should be just fine... :)

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The exige is mid engined fyi

I was thinking along that line.

Wheels shouldn't be staggered for looks. They are staggered for modifying handling characteristics. Which is why as already noted, you will mostly see them on mid/rear engined rwd cars which tend to snap oversteer.

when you guys say aggressive allignment, please ellaborate.

It gets mean.
Quick.
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