Which one will give me more performance?
While there is no definitive right or wrong answer to these questions, there are some key variables that will help you answer these questions for yourself. Drivetrain layout, power output, suspension setup, and alignment settings can all contribute to how your particular vehicle can take advantage of the distinct characteristics that each type of setup offers.
First of all, what's the difference?
Square Fitment - All four wheels are the same diameter, width, and offset. All four tires are the same size.
Staggered Fitment - All four wheels are the same diameter. Two wheels (typically the drive wheels) are wider.
Special circumstances These situations are not common, but they will be listed in our fitment guides when recommended or required for specific applications.
Reasons to use a Square Fitment:
Reasons to use a Staggered Fitment:
Matt became the JDM Product Expert at APEX Wheels in 2022. Prior to joining APEX, he worked extensively in automotive sales. As an enthusiast he made the shift from street driving to track driving in order to fully experience his cars at the limit without putting the public at risk. Matt has owned six Hondas (‘94 Integra LS, ‘95 Integra RS, ‘96 Integra GS-R, ‘06 RSX Type-S, ‘95 Civic VX, ‘17 Civic EX-T), two Subarus (‘15 Impreza, ‘22 BRZ), and is likely shopping for the next addition to his stable. When he’s not helping JDM owners figure out the best wheel setups for their cars, he enjoys playing racing video games and indulging his interest in automotive photography. Fun fact: Matt knows every quotable line in The Fast and the Furious by heart.
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