Staggered wheels on an AWD EX35?

Discussion of Infiniti's amazing (and underrated) sport-luxury crossovers, the EX35 and EX37. For 2014, the EX series will be renamed QX50, in line with Ininfiit's new naming conventions.
EX35WinterBeater
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Winter: 2008 Infiniti EX35

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Hey all,

I've been looking locally for a second set of wheels for the winter, 19" or 20". A set just popped up from a G37 sport, and best part is they include winter rubber. Only downside is they are staggered by half an inch:

FRONT: 19x8.5
REAR: 19x9.0
Tires all around are 235 45R 19

Would these be okay, or should I keep looking? I come from Subaru cars, where this would be an absolute no no. If these could cause any issues, then I'll pass. But I've seen some AWD vehicles with a staggered setup so I thought I'd ask.

Thanks!


Jon2010EX35
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Car: 2010 EX35 RWD

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I can't say it will negatively affect the handling in this vehicle, but I generally avoid it. It's a no no in Miatas and I have never done it with any 4x4/AWD. You also completely lose the ability to rotate tires if they are mono-direction, which more seem to be these days.
I would be curious to know what you ultimately go with. Depending on fit, I might go to a 19x9 and then something like a 245/45-19. I don't suppose a 255 or 265 would fit. :) I haven't really looked, but I wonder if those plastic fender lips can be rolled or trimmed, or just removed altogether.

EX35WinterBeater
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Rotating the tires isn't much of a concern to me. It's more so causing damage to the AWD system. I did some reading and people said to keep the diameter the same and tire widths. Normally I wouldn't even consider staggered with AWD, but i was curious if these would be ok since the tires are square and it's only a half inch stagger.

EX35WinterBeater
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Bump. Will square tires on a .5" staggered wheel be ok, or should I avoid it?


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