staggered vs square setup
 

I was just wondering what you guys prefer as far as auto-x/drift tire set up...

Right now on my Z I'm running 235/255 and I was wondering if a square set-up would be better. I know it has a more natural feelings and less tail drag; but I'm on duty and bored so I figured I'd ask the ppl who know.

Thanks for your time..

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

I used to run a 350z mostly at the track and some occasional auto-x. I went with a square 275 set-up on 17x10 wheels.


Square set-up's are the way to go for that car especially at a auto-x. The car tends to push at low speeds and a bigger front tire helps out with this. Plus you can rotate the tires and get as much wear as possible out of them.

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

My E36 M3 stopped understeering at autocrosses the same day I went to a square setup. Coincidence? ;-)

ps- what is "more natural feelings and less tail drag" ?

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

not a tech term by any means...basically what im saying while running my staggered in just feels like im dragging my rear tires around corners.

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

Is that a description of... understeer? ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understeer )

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

no no..Im well aware of oversteer/understeer

The rear just seem heavier/sluggish because its wider then the front IMO

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

So the back end of the car won't rotate relative to the front? That's called understeer ;-)

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

:fagfight:ok u win....

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

LOL. Sorry, I'm just trying to understand what you mean...

Re: staggered vs square setup
 

no i get it now...

idk if im going to run 275 all around...maybe 265