To Stagger or Not Stagger
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To Stagger or Not Stagger
So, I am looking at ordering a new set of wheels and tires for my Boss 302. Should i get the same stagger set up that the Boss came with, or should i get the same size on all four corners?
Benefits of the staggered?
Benefits of the same size?
Benefits of the staggered?
Benefits of the same size?
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did the Boss really come with a staggered setup? I thought it was set up as a road track car, meaning same wheels and tires on all 4 corners. Or did they use the same wheels, with wider tires on back?
benefits of staggered: increases traction on back; and some people like the look, with fatter tires on back
benefits of same size, aka "squared" -- more balanced handling on track (less understeerish) ; can rotate tires
will you be using the car on a road track? if yes -- you want the widest tires you can get on the front, which is about 305 on 11" wheel with perfect offset; or you could go a bit narrower for less critical fitment; and the same wheels/tires on the back
benefits of staggered: increases traction on back; and some people like the look, with fatter tires on back
benefits of same size, aka "squared" -- more balanced handling on track (less understeerish) ; can rotate tires
will you be using the car on a road track? if yes -- you want the widest tires you can get on the front, which is about 305 on 11" wheel with perfect offset; or you could go a bit narrower for less critical fitment; and the same wheels/tires on the back
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I believe the stock Boss 302 front wheels are 19x9" and the rears are 19x9.5"
The stock front tire is the 255/40/19
The stock rear tire is a 285/35/19
This would primarily be for street duty, until i can get into track days, racing, etc.
The stock front tire is the 255/40/19
The stock rear tire is a 285/35/19
This would primarily be for street duty, until i can get into track days, racing, etc.
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I would recommend going square. I have 19x11 w 305s on all corners and it has worked great. With a spacer up front you can achieve a true rotation option that is not possible with staggers or playing with offsets.
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Yes, the true square is a track setup. That said, mine is 99% street/show and the occasional 0-60 sprint event at Pikes Peak.
The car is certainly more connected and no noticeable issues with tramlining. Steering weight is the same at speed but in parking lots you notice a slight change. I can’t speak to hydroplane as the car has never been in the rain since purchase.
The biggest key for me was having the correct camber (-2.5 up front) paired with a revised spring and altered strut settings. I also had to trim the rear wheel well brackets.
For reference, I have ‘13 302 LS with OEM struts at setting 2, Steeda Boss springs, and 302S end-links, 302S adjustable panhards, and the 302S/R LCAs and brackets. The wheels are Apex and the tires are PS4s
The car is certainly more connected and no noticeable issues with tramlining. Steering weight is the same at speed but in parking lots you notice a slight change. I can’t speak to hydroplane as the car has never been in the rain since purchase.
The biggest key for me was having the correct camber (-2.5 up front) paired with a revised spring and altered strut settings. I also had to trim the rear wheel well brackets.
For reference, I have ‘13 302 LS with OEM struts at setting 2, Steeda Boss springs, and 302S end-links, 302S adjustable panhards, and the 302S/R LCAs and brackets. The wheels are Apex and the tires are PS4s
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