Staggered tire setup?????

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JPrieur

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2002

what is the reasoning behind the staggered tire setup on the 330Ci sport pkg. What would it do for me to change with all around 225's, I drive mostly street/highway, but sometimes like to take corners and turns quick. Would I be better off with the 225 or what?

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G

· #2 · Apr 4, 2002

I answered you on the other board. Was the answer not what you wanted?

http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e46/forum.php?postid=519679&page=1

Dr. Phil

· #3 · Apr 4, 2002

TD said:
I answered you on the other board. Was the answer not what you wanted?

http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/e46/forum.php?postid=519679&page=1

Woo there TD, many people cross post to solicit opinions/answers from different people.

Step down from the horse once in a while and try a little softer approach.

And just so I understand your answer, how is it that the staggered set up induces more understeer:dunno:

Mystikal

· #4 · Apr 4, 2002

PM 325xiT said:
And just so I understand your answer, how is it that the staggered set up induces more understeer:dunno:

More grip on the back of the car means that the fronts would slide first when driving hard.

hts

· #5 · Apr 4, 2002

methinks somebody might be having a rough day...

G

· #6 · Apr 4, 2002 (Edited)

PM 325xiT said:
Woo there TD, many people cross post to solicit opinions/answers from different people.

Step down from the horse once in a while and try a little softer approach.

And just so I understand your answer, how is it that the staggered set up induces more understeer:dunno:

Well if he wanted to ask a follow-up, I would have answered. This is not an OPINION question. The answer is a fact. If he wanted it explained, I would have been happy to.

Still, understeer and oversteer are concepts that are easily referenced through other sources.

Dr. Phil

· #7 · Apr 4, 2002

Mystikal said:
More grip on the back of the car means that the fronts would slide first when driving hard.

That was what I thought but just wanted it clarified for the benfit of all

Mystikal

· #8 · Apr 4, 2002

PM 325xiT said:
That was what I thought but just wanted it clarified for the benfit of all

Sure Phil...you just don't want to look like you had no idea what he was talking about

Dr. Phil

· #9 · Apr 4, 2002

TD said:
Well if he wanted to ask I follow-up, I would have answered. This is not an OPINION question. The answer is a fact. If he wanted it explained, I would have been happy to.

Still, understeer and oversteer are concepts that are easily referenced through other sources.

My use of opinion/answer was in a blanket format. Some items are answer, as in this case. My main point was your approach is often harsh, we all know that you know a lot about BMWs and cars in general. What is becoming more evident is that you strive to make sure that no one forgets it. I appreciate the insight you bring here, but at times your attitude should be checked at the door.

Oh, Mystikal. I had an idea this time but often you would be correct. But tonight I think I'm pretty accurate in my posts.

SONET

· #10 · Apr 4, 2002

TD: Why must you always be so negative and harsh towards people here? Are you this way in person, or do you just take your anger out on this board?

--SONET

_lk_

· #11 · Apr 4, 2002

SONET said:
TD: Why must you always be so negative and harsh towards people here? Are you this way in person, or do you just take your anger out on this board?

--SONET

maybe he's mad because bmw staggered the tire setup on the E36 ///M3

G

· #12 · Apr 4, 2002

___lk___ said:
maybe he's mad because bmw staggered the tire setup on the E36 ///M3

They staggered the 330i SP identical to the E36 M3. No gain, no loss.

You're determined to convince me that my trade was a bad idea. It's not working.

ALEX325i

· #13 · Apr 4, 2002

___lk___ said:
maybe he's mad because bmw staggered the tire setup on the E36 ///M3

:lmao: :lmao:

LK, you crack me up bro! :lmao: :lmao: Love your posts :thumb:

nate

· #14 · Apr 4, 2002

TD said:
They staggered the 330i SP identical to the E36 M3. No gain, no loss.

You're determined to convince me that my trade was a bad idea. It's not working.

Come on, TD! We all know you have a secret desire to trade the M3 for a 328Ci :eeps:

G

· #15 · Apr 4, 2002

SONET said:
TD: Why must you always be so negative and harsh towards people here? Are you this way in person, or do you just take your anger out on this board?

--SONET

Hold on a second. I answered the guy hours before he posted the same question here. I answered him correctly, although maybe not in the level of detail he may have not required.

But I have no idea what level of detail he requires. That's why it's a thread which allows for follow-ups.

Whole racing books are dedicated to these concepts. How am I to know how deep to go?

And I think I'm allowed to be a bit put off that he discarded my answer to re-ask the question here. Hence the tone you reference.

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