[roma604]

Has anyone staggered their wheels?

So after a week of going through hundreds of rims and using MS paint to see what they would look like on someones car I finally settled on Lexani LSS-10. The only thing I'm not sure of is to stagger it or not. Does anyone have pictures of their rides staggered?

Also are these specs correct:

20 x 8.5
offset +38
Bolt pattern 5x115
Falken FK452 245/35/20 rubber

Here's the rim and my MS Paint skills putting them on someones car lol.

 

[txbest1980]

it will definitely look sick with those rims on it...but to question to stagger or not is really simple, since this car dont provide much power, then staggering is only for looks. so if you want a nice powerful look, then go for it. if you want to be able to rotate your tires properly and save some dough and treadwear, then dont stagger

 

[roma604]

hmmm it never crossed my mind that i would not be able to rotate the tires properly. hahah thanks for the heads-up on that. all i was thinking about was how good they look staggered.

 

[txbest1980]

they will look great staggered, i am not going to lie...but to be reasonable here, the purpose for staggered wheels are for those guys needing that extra grip in the back, and the only reason to do it on this car is just for looks...

but hey man, i am all for the staggered look, just because it does look extra sick, but to me it just isnt worth it on the CTS

 

[ghettomike]

do it! staggard looks great!

 

[roma604]

what wheel and tire size would i need in the back for it to fit properly?

 

[txbest1980]

you can put a 20 x 10 back there with a 255/30 for it to fit, but make sure you have the perfect offset which is +38 to +42 and i highly recommend rolling your fenders

 

[JimmyH]

staggering does not always produce positive results. it can lead to excessive understeer (I am not saying it will, but it can)

 

[Unbanable]

Stagger sucks balls.. u wont be able to lower it.. nicly

 

[LONESTARSTUNNERS]

Yup!! STAGGERED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cant rotate, cant lower, and will have to roll fenders, but STAGGGGGGGGEEERRRRRR that girl man, it'll be sick!

 

[ghettomike]

Yup!! STAGGERED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cant rotate, cant lower, and will have to roll fenders, but STAGGGGGGGGEEERRRRRR that girl man, it'll be sick!

why couldnt you lower it if you have staggard rims?
check out the V section, when they buy rims they try to get staggard and they do lower their cars. BMW always run staggard setups, even from stock and they are lowered all the time.
you just need the right offset and tire sizes and correct backspacing.
if the tires fit in the wheel well and the fender has clearance you can lower it.
what specs will you need? no clue about the rear, but im sure the V guys can give you exact numbers.
i have a set of staggard 20s in my garage, im on eibach pro kit springs and if i get a chance ill put the rears on and take a pic. they are 10" wide with 265/30/20 on them...they arent mine but same bolt pattern...well 5x114.3

 

[LONESTARSTUNNERS]

Not saying you "CANT" do it, hell you can put 22's on it and lower it, however, if the springs are even slightly weak it will rub with excessive cornering. Coilovers, stiffer rate struts and rolled fenders and shouldnt have many rubbing issues. I have 18's and dips or humps in the road, potholes, or heavy cornering and they rub. Just my .02 take it or leave it. I've always learned the hard way myself and couldn't care less what anybody does with their own car, cash, and time. FREE WORLD BABY!!!!