
A square wheel set up is a beautiful thing! - BIMMERPOST
Sep 30, 2021 · Bottom Line: After driving with a good square set up, I wonder why BMW even bothers with staggered configurations. The car feels so much better balanced and rotates so much better. Background: 435 M Sport RWD with factory, staggered, 19" wheels.
Staggered VS Square - BIMMERPOST
Jun 4, 2012 · Square benefits - Rotating your tires to prolong your tread life. Staggered benefits - More power down in the rear. square handling is absolutely great..... get the largest front tire you can get, then go square. More tire width is Always better for …
Why not square wheel over staggered - BIMMERPOST
Dec 28, 2023 · Most experienced track / HDPE drivers will move to a square setup to improve steering response, move grip to the front and reduce tire expense. However, if you are looking for the ultimate in all-around grip, staggered is the best. You …
Using square setup on factory equipped staggered xDrive
Sep 28, 2015 · That wheel came with two possible tire options, all seasons in a square 225/45/18 or summer performance tires with a 255/40/19 rear. Being that my car is factory equipped with the xDrive and staggered wheels, was the system programmed slightly different to accept my current tire dimensions?
Is anyone running square tire setup on X5M? - BIMMERPOST
Jun 4, 2022 · Looking over the BMW, I notice the wheels are absolutely massive - 21", and very wide, with very few tire options. I'm thinking of running a square setup, maybe 19" with 275/45 or 285/45 tires all around, which have far more tire choices available. The ride will be comfier too.
Square vs staggered winter setup - pros and cons - BIMMERPOST
Nov 3, 2024 · Run 255 square, 640M staggered wheels as BMW recommends. Fitment is great, wheel is not forged so kinda heavier, but it is not polished so better for salty winters. 255 is narrow enough for the car, any narrower and in dry conditions it would handle like a boat.
Anyone with a 19" square setup? - BIMMERPOST
Jun 9, 2020 · I'd be looking to run 19, 245 or 255 square so if I can find a suitable staggered setup where the front + a spacer brings the rear flush, that'd be perfect. I had 3mm poke with 18x9 et30. I cant imagine 9.5 fitting but maybe the 30 offset was too much.
826M Square Set Up - BIMMERPOST
Mar 28, 2022 · In general if you go square (usually wider front), you produce more front-end grip and may reduce understeer, creating a bit more neutral handling. But I can't say how the dynamics may change on a G8X in detail...
Staggered or square set up wheels - g20.bimmerpost.com
Jun 21, 2021 · My vehicles came with the 18 inches m790 wheelset with the Run-flat all-season square setup. 225/45. I would like to get a staggered setup 19" M Double-spoke jet black wheels, style 791M and Michelin PS4s. 1. can I put staggered wheels or should I keep the same size but upgrade to the 19? Thank you for any info you can provide!!’.
What is meant by a "square" wheel setup? - BIMMERPOST
Jul 3, 2024 · A square setup is the same wheel and tire size all around. Aggressive/race fitments will generally involve running a tire size on the front of the car that is as wide or wider than what originally came on the rear of the vehicle.