Non-Staggered Wheels with Staggered Offset
#1
Non-Staggered Wheels with Staggered Offset
Theoretically, which would be better for performance (both setups on 255/40/17 square)
I'm thinking setup (2) would marginally yield a faster lap time due to wider track width in the rear. Is this desirable and/or worth losing the ability to rotate tires?
- 17x9.5 +45 square
- 17x9.5 +45 F, 17x9.5 +39 R
I'm thinking setup (2) would marginally yield a faster lap time due to wider track width in the rear. Is this desirable and/or worth losing the ability to rotate tires?
#3
1) Negligible, yes, but for the sake of argument I'm sure there is a difference nonetheless
2) http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/products...a&wheel=CE28RT
2) http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/products...a&wheel=CE28RT
#4
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We are splitting hairs here but don't forget about the increased aerodynamic drag from the wheel/tire sticking out further as well. Again, the difference is pretty negligible but It could negate any advantage that the wider track width may have. Personally, I think it would be silly to do the staggered offsets and lose the ability to rotate tires over a 12mm track width difference that I don't think would yield any real gain in performance. Just my .02.
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