Stock Tire Rim Questions

[Chris71]

I went through the tire specific forums, if I missed the answers I am sorry.

I have GT1 RWD staggered stock rims

1. Can I buy a used set of rims and put the larger rims on front to lose the staggered set up, will it work?
2. Any downside to question 1, no clue why staggered would be preferred? Thinking ability to rotate tires would save money over time.
3. On the stock rims would 275 fit? Anyone know how wide yo can go on them?
4. If I have to stay staggered what is widest I could go on front?

I think stock is 225 on front and 255 on rear.
Thanks ahead of time for any feedback.


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[3.3Turbo4me]

#1 The short answer is yes you can put the larger tires from the rear up front.
#2 Staggered is preferred by having the wider tires in the rear because the Stinger is RWD bias and thus offer better traction, but it's all in how the suspension is tuned.

Thread about the widest tires up front and OEM rear tire size
https://www.kiastinger.org/threads/295s-insalled-ace-alloy-aff02.2563/
https://www.kiastinger.org/threads/kia-stinger-wheel-size-bolt-pattern-offset-tire-information.677/

 

[Chris71]

I was going to buy to rear rims and run all four the same. Do I lose anything? Thoughts? Will the stick out or are there spacers on the smaller front wheels? Just did not want to look for and buy the extra rims if they were going to stick out in front and look stupid
I'm gonna get about 16-18k off these summer tires I was trying to figure out a way to keep good traction but extend life of tire at least t 25k
Or is it just that these tires are the softest of the soft?

I would love some advice...what tires to look a if you still wanted grip but maybe little longer life or if going standard on all rims so I could rotate.

I'm not a tire/rim guy so just look for options.

Thanks


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[Chris71]

Oh, thank you for the thread, saved that one, good info


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[TurboStinger]

Personally I prefer the staggered setup over the squared because it looks better. The good side of running squared is that you can rotate the front to back to make the tires last longer. While you'll get better overall grip, with wider tires up front is you're going to see a minor reduction in the turning radius.

 

[robz32]

See answers below.

I have GT1 RWD staggered stock rims

1. Can I buy a used set of rims and put the larger rims on front to lose the staggered set up, will it work?
You could, however offset may be an issue as the front calipers are much bigger than the rears.

2. Any downside to question 1, no clue why staggered would be preferred? Thinking ability to rotate tires would save money over time.
A staggered setup is always preferred on a vehicle to maintain better traction and also improve handling. Specially on the Stinger, since even in AWD form it is RWD based.

3. On the stock rims would 275 fit? Anyone know how wide yo can go on them?
Negative. Even on the Stinger's widest factory wheel, which is the rear, the widest you are able to fit is a 265. The factory 255 is already sitting flush with the wheel lip.

4. If I have to stay staggered what is widest I could go on front?
That would very much depend on the wheel and the offset. However there are some owners that have been able to fit 255 up front without problems.

I think stock is 225 on front and 255 on rear.
Correct.

Thanks ahead of time for any feedback.

 

[OilDripper]

See answers below.

I have GT1 RWD staggered stock rims

1. Can I buy a used set of rims and put the larger rims on front to lose the staggered set up, will it work?
You could, however offset may be an issue as the front calipers are much bigger than the rears.

2. Any downside to question 1, no clue why staggered would be preferred? Thinking ability to rotate tires would save money over time.
A staggered setup is always preferred on a vehicle to maintain better traction and also improve handling. Specially on the Stinger, since even in AWD form it is RWD based.

3. On the stock rims would 275 fit? Anyone know how wide yo can go on them?
Negative. Even on the Stinger's widest factory wheel, which is the rear, the widest you are able to fit is a 265. The factory 255 is already sitting flush with the wheel lip.

4. If I have to stay staggered what is widest I could go on front?
That would very much depend on the wheel and the offset. However there are some owners that have been able to fit 255 up front without problems.

I think stock is 225 on front and 255 on rear.
Correct.

Thanks ahead of time for any feedback.

 

[Chris71]

Good info, will keep what I have but I do notice the 225 tires are not flush with the rim like the rear so guessing could go up a little?


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[robz32]

Yes and no.

The factory 255's are a perfect fit for the rear factory wheels.

The fronts could also run a wider size, a 245 will fit great. However when changing the widths of the tires you will also be changing the sidewall size as well. So basically for a 255/35/19 (oem size rear) the sidewall measures 3.5". In the case of the front tires, the factory size is a 225/40/19 the sidewall measures 3.5".

If you look at the numbers you can see why KIA decided to use those tire sizes, the sidewall measures the same and maintains a leveled ride height.

 

[Chris71]

Yes and no.

The factory 255's are a perfect fit for the rear factory wheels.

The fronts could also run a wider size, a 245 will fit great. However when changing the widths of the tires you will also be changing the sidewall size as well. So basically for a 255/35/19 (oem size rear) the sidewall measures 3.5". In the case of the front tires, the factory size is a 225/40/19 the sidewall measures 3.5".

If you look at the numbers you can see why KIA decided to use those tire sizes, the sidewall measures the same and maintains a leveled ride height.

Man you are good


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[ceramicGT2AWD]

Just put on a set of 19x8.5 rims on the stock staggered Pilot Sport 4s tires, fit great. I’m obsessed with the rims I got, TSW Chronos which have a black chrome face which matches the trim

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[Chris71]

Very nice man!


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[spider55]

Looks good......