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Old 07-04-2009, 05:19 AM   #8
220S
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It helps reduce oversteer on cars with oversteer (like my C2S; 235/295) However, these cars tend to have an understeer bias as it is, and so in reality a staggered set up doesn't really do a lot in the end. Esp in real world driving with the vehicle in question, which is not a 'high powered' car. Although yes, the theory is correct: faster front tire turn-in and a wider sticky rear to help with any oversteer.

Which is what I was talking about re: traction.

But for an E350, it's really not necessary for the majority of drivers. And it means no rotation with directional tires. On a E63 or M5, it makes more sense.
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