2.0T RWD 18" staggered set options

[Stan]

Hi all,

Still new in the Stinger world ( 2 months owner ), coming from the Scooby society. So here is my query, hope you can help out.

Car is equipped with OEM 18 inch wheels ( 18X8, ET35 ), with square tires - 225/45/18, which are low and wheels stick out.
Looking for a staggered set up on the OEM 18 rims, as roads quality is bad, so need higher profile tires, hence not an option for going 19`s and higher.
Currently reviewing 2 options:

1. 225/45 Front and 245/40 Rear

2. 235/45 F & 245/45 R, as second options will grant me some more ground clearance.

Question is - what is the car front/rear axle speed difference tolerance ( stability control/ESP limit )?

Tnx

 

[BESTWHEELDEALS.chris]

Tolerance is 3% difference. You'll be totally fine, specially on RWD. Second option is only 1.5% difference front to rear.

 

[Stan]

Tolerance is 3% difference. You'll be totally fine, specially on RWD. Second option is only 1.5% difference front to rear.

Thank you.
Out of the above 2 tire set options, which one would be mostly suited to the Stinger?

 

[Robs]

Hi all,

Still new in the Stinger world ( 2 months owner ), coming from the Scooby society. So here is my query, hope you can help out.

Car is equipped with OEM 18 inch wheels ( 18X8, ET35 ), with square tires - 225/45/18, which are low and wheels stick out.
Looking for a staggered set up on the OEM 18 rims, as roads quality is bad, so need higher profile tires, hence not an option for going 19`s and higher.
Currently reviewing 2 options:

1. 225/45 Front and 245/40 Rear

2. 235/45 F & 245/45 R, as second options will grant me some more ground clearance.

Question is - what is the car front/rear axle speed difference tolerance ( stability control/ESP limit )?

Tnx

Was staggered on the previous setup but rears wore out much faster. Now on a square setup, 245/45r18 all around and able to rotate tyres so can max them out.

 

[BESTWHEELDEALS.chris]

Thank you.
Out of the above 2 tire set options, which one would be mostly suited to the Stinger?

The first option will make the car taller in the front. Second option is better.

 

[Stan]

Was staggered on the previous setup but rears wore out much faster. Now on a square setup, 245/45r18 all around and able to rotate tyres so can max them out.

Had an 2003 STI ( 370hp ) on a 235/40/18 and was not handling well - front end tended to follow every patch / curve on the road and made steering heavy. So went down to 235/45/17.
My other sport car Evo 7 ( same power ) as the STI was handling ok with 235/40/18
As i am quite new with the Stinger only reason I was not reconsidering summer square set up is the above combined with the fact it is a 2.0T, not the more powerfull 3.3T.

 

[Stan]

The first option will make the car taller in the front. Second option is better.

Tnx again.
What is the risk of having worse steering and heavier feel ( less agile / sporty ) with F235/45 & R245/45 vs F225/45 & R245/45?

 

[Robs]

Had an 2003 STI ( 370hp ) on a 235/40/18 and was not handling well - front end tended to follow every patch / curve on the road and made steering heavy. So went down to 235/45/17.
My other sport car Evo 7 ( same power ) as the STI was handling ok with 235/40/18
As i am quite new with the Stinger only reason I was not reconsidering summer square set up is the above combined with the fact it is a 2.0T, not the more powerfull 3.3T.

That’s what I’m on, the 2.0L

 

[G-756892]

That’s what I’m on, the 2.0L

Great, what are major differences between your current set, previous staggered and if you have stock/winter square set up (225/45/18 all around)?

 

[Stan]

That’s what I’m on, the 2.0L

Can you specify what are the major differences between staggered, square and stock square set up ?

 

[Robs]

Stock setup is square, meaning rims and tyres are the same size and spec at all 4 corners. Staggered is usually wider rear rims and tyres

 

[Bauser]

235/45r18 front and 265/40r18 rear gave the car a nice look, same size as factory and within 1% tolerance

 

[Stan]

Stock setup is square, meaning rims and tyres are the same size and spec at all 4 corners. Staggered is usually wider rear rims and tyres

I am familiar with the sizes and etc, was asking about difference in terms of handling, agility, cornering...
Sorry - should have been more specific in my previous post

 

[Stan]

Stock setup is square, meaning rims and tyres are the same size and spec at all 4 corners. Staggered is usually wider rear rims and tyres

Trying to understand which way to go considering my taste - staggered on the 18” or square 245

 

[Robs]

I am familiar with the sizes and etc, was asking about difference in terms of handling, agility, cornering...
Sorry - should have been more specific in my previous post

Handling wise am liking the wider 245/45 fronts, grippier and corners well and yet comfy. Am on Ark GT-F springs though so those have improved the handling a lot. Rear 245/45s have been holding up well, no slides or dramas so far. Little bit of wheelspin when launching though.

 

[Stan]

Handling wise am liking the wider 245/45 fronts, grippier and corners well and yet comfy. Am on Ark GT-F springs though so those have improved the handling a lot. Rear 245/45s have been holding up well, no slides or dramas so far. Little bit of wheelspin when launching though.

Tnx Robs, what about staggered - does the car feel lighter and more sporty with the narrower front tires, how is the steering?

 

[Robs]

Tnx Robs, what about staggered - does the car feel lighter and more sporty with the narrower front tires, how is the steering?

Having wider rears won’t change the handling dynamics much apart from traction. I know 3.3L owners who are on 285 rears and are still sliding.

 

[Stan]

Having wider rears won’t change the handling dynamics much apart from traction. I know 3.3L owners who are on 285 rears and are still sliding.

will be keeping stock 18” rims unless i find smth better, hence limited in choice when it comes to staggered and square sets.
Staggerred is 225/235/45F and 245R max, while square is like yours 245.
Question is : is there a downside if going square 245, vs staggered 235F 245R? And i am referring to heavier front end and etc potential effects if any?

 

[Stan]

Went square 245/45/18 on stock rims with new Conties.
Happy with handling, performance and ride quality.
Thanks to Rob for sharing his experience and to rest gents taking the time on this selfish thread

 

[Robs]

You also get more rim protection!