Some vehicles may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that requires a sensor to be installed in the wheel and tire assembly prior to mounting on the vehicle. Once installed, you may have to drive the vehicle to “recognize” the new sensors. No dealership visit required. Please refer to your owner’s manual for details.
Staggered wheels refers to an arrangement of wheels in which the pair on one end of the vehicle are a different width than the wheels on the other end. Usually, this means the rear wheels are larger than the front wheels, often a few inches wider across the tread or larger in diameter for better or ultimate performance.
This is done for practical and aesthetic reasons. Although larger rear wheels (also called a staggered fitment or a staggered application) can help vehicles move over uneven ground, they provide better road handling. The fitment also affects the build and frame design of the car, making it look sleeker or more powerful. Some types of staggered wheel configurations, such as airplane wheels, are necessary to balance and maneuver the vehicle.
Wheel offset is, quite simply, the distance from the hub mounting of the wheel to its true centerline. In other words, the offset of a wheel is the distance between the location where the lugs connect the wheel to the vehicle, and the actual middle (from a vertical perspective) of the wheel.
The most effective way of determining proper fitment is consulting with one of our staff members if you are unsure. Contact us at (626) 443-7000 with any questions.