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Old 07-04-2009, 12:35 AM   #7
FKD
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Drives: 09 E350 4Matic Avant Garde, 07 BMW 335i Cabriolet M-Tech
The purpose of a staggered setup (wider tires at the rear) is to reduces oversteer. It is for high power RWD cars that are prone to torque induced oversteer (rearend stepping out while cornering fast). The extra width in the rear tires makes the rearend harder to slide out.
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