Has anyone got any experience of staggered wheel fitment? There are 2 reasons I'm considering wider wheels and tyres on the back. Traction would be improved as my car seems pretty happy to chew up the tyres. I'd also like a wider offset on the rear to fill the rear arches more but concerned this may affect the handling.
Any input would be gratefully received.

So long as the off set is within tolerences I think you'll be fine.
Might encourage a bit of understeer though.

We run 195/50/15 front Tyers and 205/50/15 rear but on the same rims

[Edited on 16/4/15 by matt5964]

6" front with 185's 9" rear with 205's. Works ok for me.


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205 on the front, 255 on the rear. But it is a Viento. 300 lb ft, 280+ hp.

I don't see a problem. It's how most BMWs are when they leave the factory. As said, as long as you don't go mad you will move the general balance of handling towards understeer/away from oversteer. I think it also looks more purposeful!

Front 6" with 185/60/13
Rear 7" with 205/60/13

I run a Sierra back axle, used to have a smaller width front axle which was fine, I have now extended the front bones to make everything equal, car corners flatter (had to remake the top suspension mounts as well by extending a tad)

On the track I use the equivalent slicks, more grip, better control and £15 a corner second hand which just last and last

Thanks for all your input guys. I might change the offset on the front too so that both are equal and run a 205 tyre rear and 195 front. I will just need to alter the cylce wings slightly on the front. This should give me the look I want on the back and a bit extra grip. I don't want to end up with no oversteer