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Originally Posted by 300hp
I think Lago implied the test car would be better with a staggered set up.
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Actually, no. The statement is only they noted "a slight oddity" in that the tires were not staggered as usually comes from the factory.
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No one said xdrive improves handling,
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Not yet in this thread, but it has been a consistent claim in every thread discussing xDrive v. RWD. It simply is not true. (After writing this, I note it has already begun.) <sigh>
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Originally Posted by KevRyd
N19s are heavier.
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Yes, which is bad for any type of performance, cornering or acceleration. This additional unsprung weight must be hauled around and rotated, both which heavier wheels hinder.
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have you seen the rear tires on a drag car?
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Of course, on both street cars and dedicated drag cars. The wheels are smaller proportionally to the tire diameter so that there is increased sidewall flex. This increases traction. A low aspect ratio and stiff sidewall decreases traction.