Staggered Wheels

Htown09 · 02-14-2010, 02:30 PM

I am thinkign of ordering Kosei K1 wheel for drag racing. I have the 18's sport package wheels and was wondering if I could run the 17" k1's out back without any problems?

Would it be ok for a hour cruise to the track and back with the 18's up front and k1 and MT ET street's out back?

rothwem · 02-15-2010, 05:57 AM

How different are the rolling diameters? If they're about the same, you'd probably be fine. If they're way off, the computer will think you're on ice and cut power to the rear wheels.

Why not just put the drag wheels in your back seat with a towel, then change them at the track? It'll take 15 minutes, and you'll probably have a better ride over to the track.

200Duece · 02-15-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Htown09

I am thinkign of ordering Kosei K1 wheel for drag racing. I have the 18's sport package wheels and was wondering if I could run the 17" k1's out back without any problems?

Would it be ok for a hour cruise to the track and back with the 18's up front and k1 and MT ET street's out back?

they should clear the rotors just fine with the correct offset. and don't worry about the wheel size difference.

GreenPlease · 02-15-2010, 11:39 AM

Yep, wheel size difference isn't that big of a deal, just make sure the rolling diameters aren't terribly different.

Htown09 · 02-15-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by msrothwell

How different are the rolling diameters? If they're about the same, you'd probably be fine. If they're way off, the computer will think you're on ice and cut power to the rear wheels.

Why not just put the drag wheels in your back seat with a towel, then change them at the track? It'll take 15 minutes, and you'll probably have a better ride over to the track.

well the fronts are stock 18's. back are k1's with et street's 275/40

Gavin@MMW · 02-15-2010, 08:57 PM

Terry @ BMS runs them on his 335 without issues

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rothwem Major 476 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Wagon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	How different are the rolling diameters? If they're about the same, you'd probably be fine. If they're way off, the computer will think you're on ice and cut power to the rear wheels. Why not just put the drag wheels in your back seat with a towel, then change them at the track? It'll take 15 minutes, and you'll probably have a better ride over to the track.
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 406 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	Terry @ BMS runs them on his 335 without issues
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