Can BMW AWD be staggered?
Yes, BMW does offer staggered wheels/tires as an option for AWD cars (although not as extreme as you mentioned).
Why are BMW tires staggered?
Staggered wheels will give you additional rear traction as well as a more aggressive offset look from the fronts. If you plan on going for an aggressive rear end, staggered might be the option you may want to look into.
Is staggered tires better?
Having staggered wheels or running wider wheels on the drive wheels means more grip on acceleration and from an aesthetic perspective, larger lips. A staggered fitment can also mean larger diameter wheels on rear, for example a 17″ diameter on the front and 18″ diameter on rear.
Can I put staggered wheels on AWD?
Overall it’s a bit of a tricky matter to run staggered on an AWD vehicle but with knowledge, it is possible and a lot of enthusiasts do it.
Can you run staggered wheels with Xdelete?
Do NOT drive staggered wheels with any setting above 0%. Please use our Live-Data-Feed to monitor your Clutch-Stress while experienced driving. You should never exceed 50% for extended periods.
Do BMW rims have to be staggered?
-you only need to have one spare tire or wheel on hand to keep the vehicle operational if you opt to have a spare in your garage or trunk. For staggered, the benefit lies with traction. BMW makes their xDrive rear-biased, so for both RWD and xDrive you will have wider rubber on the main drive wheels.
Are staggered wheels bad?
Lastly, staggered fitment will definitely affect how you maintain your tires. Tire rotations will need to be done per axle, since you can’t move the front tires to the rear (and vice versa). Also, staggered fitment doesn’t do much good in snow, and depending on your location it could be downright unsafe.
Can I rotate staggered tires?
Can the tires on a staggered setup be rotated? Yes, but only the tires on the same axle can be swapped. For example, the two rear tires will need to swap places straight across, as do the front ones. It only works if the tires are not directional.