Thoughts on these staggered wheel sizes / offsets?

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TommyFox

Discussion Starter · 23 d ago

Seen a Sky with these size and offset within 1mm but wondering if any one with experience on wheels with these cars would know. Love these wheels but they are special order so it is once and done....

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Tim300wsm

· #2 · 23 d ago

They are nice wheels but weigh literally twice what oz wheels weigh

ChopTop

· #3 · 23 d ago

Captain obvious here, but by going to a staggered setup you lose the ability to rotate your tires. I've had staggered wheels on the 06 for over a decade now, and IF I ever buy a new set of custom wheels I'm going back to a four square setup in order to be able to rotate the tires. YMMV

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G-Ram

· #4 · 23 d ago

I would never stagger a car, even a small amount, unless you plan on drag racing it. You lose some performance, handling and on these rims the weight would affect your gas mileage. And as Chop mentioned you can no longer front/back rotate your tires, only side to side. If you are going solely for an appearance that you like, then by all means you do you.

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SkipMorrow

· #5 · 23 d ago

Captain oblivious here,
What is staggering tires/wheels? And why does it prevent you from rotating? And where is this '1mm' measured?

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Tim300wsm

· #6 · 22 d ago

SkipMorrow said:
Captain oblivious here,
What is staggering tires/wheels? And why does it prevent you from rotating? And where is this '1mm' measured?

Staggering means a different size front and rear and in this case it means a 19x9.5 in the front and a 19x10.5 in the rear. You can’t rotate due to different tire size/wheel width. I believe he means the offset was almost identical as within 1mm

TommyFox

Discussion Starter · #7 · 22 d ago

I always keep the stock wheels and run them in the winter although winter is now mild for me . All my Vettes and Viper had staggered wheels so I understand. I just love the look and imo a wheel with a lip looks so much better.

For now it's the offset I would like to know if it is close especially on the rear.

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TommyFox

Discussion Starter · #8 · 22 d ago

Tim300wsm said:
Staggering means a different size front and rear and in this case it means a 19x9.5 in the front and a 19x10.5 in the rear. You can’t rotate due to different tire size/wheel width. I believe he means the offset was almost identical as within 1mm

Yes the sky has 42mm offset on rear where as these have a 43mm with a 19x10.5

TommyFox

Discussion Starter · #9 · 22 d ago

ChopTop said:
Captain obvious here, but by going to a staggered setup you lose the ability to rotate your tires. I've had staggered wheels on the 06 for over a decade now, and IF I ever buy a new set of custom wheels I'm going back to a four square setup in order to be able to rotate the tires. YMMV

What wheel and sizes do you have?

ChopTop

· #10 · 22 d ago

TommyFox said:
What wheel and sizes do you have?

A long, long time ago a forum vendor (Kappasphere) offered staggered wheels specifically for the Kappa platform. They were called Gravana J2s. Later on forum members discovered that they were made by Monarch wheels, but MW called them 410s. Kappasphere offered sets in both 18s and 19s inches. Finishes included silver centers with polished rims, or black centers with polished rims. Kappashere went out of business years ago, and so has Monarch wheels. I bought mine used and had to settle for 18s. Used wheels rarely come up for sale.

Size wise Kappasphere did a good job, the back wheel/tires combo are flush with the rear fenders with no tire poke. However, the wheel/tire combo are not flush with the front fenders. I'm "assuming" that may be because of the Kappa track width which is: 60.7″ front, 61.4″ rear (the front wheels could easily be an inch wider).

Specs below:
Gravana J2 Wheels, made by Monarchs wheels
Front 18X8 50 offset - Rear 18X9 52 offset
Tires - Front 245/45-18 - Rear 275/40-18

Front 19X8.5 45 offset - Rear 19X9.5 55 offset
Tires - Front 245/40-19, Rear 275/35-19

Also, check out this thread; post #4 @The_Ghost did a great job of finding wheels that compliment and fit his car very well.

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rob the elder

· #11 · 22 d ago

Good information. Thanks for bringing it to the current time.

I have seen a few cars with staggared wheels. Bigger tires on the rear. Personally I dont appreciate the look and as has been stated it brings problems with it. But far be it for me to criticise anyone for making a mod just for appearance.

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Soulvivor

· #12 · 22 d ago

I love the staggared look! Wheels with a lip on them look so much better in my opinion, that said.. the solstice and sky stock wheels do look really good.. even tucked away! It's the only vehicle I have owned that I have not bought aftermarket wheels for and that is a LOT of cars and trucks!

Wunderkind

· #13 · 22 d ago

I do agree for stock wheels, the clean design matches well with the Solstice. I like these gun metal Enkei wheels too.

I'm also interested to see dark bronze wheels on a silver Sol.

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BrokeGarageRoadster

· #14 · 22 d ago

Just to chime in, you can conceivably stretch a 265 to fit on the 10.5 in wheel, vice versa you could cram a 275 on the 9.5 in. I wouldnt recommend it but if you wanted to maintain the ability to rotate it is possible. Tire Width Minimum, Maximum, and Ideal Size Chart by Wheel Width (roadkillcustoms.com)

carcar123454321

· #15 · 14 d ago

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I personally love the staggered look...the wider rears really help make the car look mean ;-) If I had or wanted to spend the cash, I'd definitely go staggered.

As far as performance, most/many RWD cars have staggered sizes (including F1) so I can't imagine it "hurts" performance (maybe on our car if it's not designed for it, but in general I mean).

I'm not positive but I think these two have staggered...maybe not.

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Soulvivor

· #16 · 14 d ago

Wunderkind said:
I do agree for stock wheels, the clean design matches well with the Solstice. I like these gun metal Enkei wheels too.

I'm also interested to see dark bronze wheels on a silver Sol.

That's a perfect set up, great stantz!

TommyFox

Discussion Starter · #17 · 13 d ago

Can anyone tell if offset on wheels I posted are within a good fitment range?

BrokeGarageRoadster

· #18 · 12 d ago

TommyFox said:
Can anyone tell if offset on wheels I posted are within a good fitment range?

willtheyfit.com stock 55 offset leaves about 17 mm from the tire to the wheel well edge.

carcar123454321 said:
I personally love the staggered look...the wider rears really help make the car look mean ;-) If I had or wanted to spend the cash, I'd definitely go staggered.

As far as performance, most/many RWD cars have staggered sizes (including F1) so I can't imagine it "hurts" performance (maybe on our car if it's not designed for it, but in general I mean).

I'm not positive but I think these two have staggered...maybe not.

Large rear wheels/tires give more grip on launch/in a drag race thus why muscle cars use it. A square setup/ all the wheels being the same gives a more consistent grip on corners/ more uniform handling link for reading
Staggered or Square: The Pros and Cons of Running Different Sized Tires Front and Rear | DrivingLine

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jeffrey

· #19 · 10 d ago

Regarding 19x10.5 +43 rims on the back, I assume you will run a tire like 285/35/19, which has approximately the same diameter as stock.

I have 25mm spacers on stock wheels, and they poke out enough to look a little goofy (to me). I wouldn't recommend more than 25mm further out than stock. The proposed rim will stick out 44 mm wider than stock. The tire would be 32 mm out. That's way out the beyond the fender lip.

I don't think they are a good fit.

Soulvivor

· #20 · 10 d ago

@jeffrey you got any pics, front side view and rear side view? Curious as to how they look.

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