· What
is a staggered fitment?
A staggered fitment is also referred to as a staggered application.
Basically, it means that the wheels on the back of the vehicle are a
different size than those on the front. Wider wheels are usually run
on the back; for example, 19x8 on the front and 19x9.5 on the rear.
This is typically done on rear wheel drive cars such as Infiniti G35,
Nissan 350Z, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Ford Mustang, and others.
Running wider wheels on the drive wheels means more grip on acceleration,
and, from an aesthetic perspective, large lips. The TSW Thruxton 20x10,
for example, carries a huge 5" lip.
A staggered fitment can also mean larger diameter wheels on rear,
like 17" diameter on the front and 18" diameter on rear.
Some examples of this would be aftermarket Acura NSX and Chevy Corvette.
· What is an offset and why does it matter what offset I use?
The offset is a vital technical aspect of your wheel and your car. To better explain this, TSW put together a brief 101 video on offsets.
· How do larger
wheels affect the handling?
Handling can be improved by running larger wheels. Larger wheels mean
you will run a low profile tire, and usually, a wider tire.
A low profile tire often performs better when cornering and braking,
as tire roll is greatly reduced. A low profile tire will result in a
stiffer ride.
Extremely large wheels, such as 24" and 26" wheels, are heavier and can increase
braking distances. However, TSW will always endeavor to keep the wheels as light as
possible without compromising the strength of the wheel.
· What is the
largest lip available on a TSW wheel?
Currently, the TSW Thruxton in 20x10 has the largest
lip in the TSW range at a staggering 5".
You can check the lip size of TSW wheels in our product
catalog.
· Where can
I buy TSW wheels?
TSW wheels are sold throughout the world. To find
a dealer in North America, visit our dealer
locator. To buy TSW wheels online in North
America, go to:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do
· What is the
warranty on TSW wheels?
TSW offers a lifetime warranty on the structure of its wheels. Should the product become structurally unsound due to a manufacturing defect, TSW will replace the wheel. However, TSW does not offer a "road hazard warranty". Any damage caused to the wheel as a result of the customer hitting a pothole or debris in the road will be the responsibility of the customer. TSW offers a two year warranty from date of manufacture on both its chrome finish and silver paint finish. TSW is not liable for any shipping costs involved or any consequential damages. The warranty is limited to the actual replacement of the wheel.
All warranty claims must be sent to TSW headquarters in Huntington Beach, California for inspection by the appropriate distributor. TSW does not deal directly with customers of our distributors; TSW also does not sell directly to consumers. Distributors must obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number from a TSW salesperson before sending any warranty claims back to TSW. Wheels sent to TSW without an RGA number will be refused. Upon receipt of the product, TSW will inspect the wheel and notify the distributor if the wheel has been accepted as a manufacturing claim. If the warranty claim is accepted, TSW will issue a credit note to the distributor for the amount the distributor paid for the wheel.
· How do I find
out what wheels work on my vehicle?
TSW has a staggering range of sizes and fitments. We make the following wheel sizes:
14x6, 15x6.5, 15x7, 16x7, 17x7, 17x8, 18x8, 18x9.0, 18x9.5, 19x8, 19x9.5, 19x10.5,
20x7.5, 20x8.5, 20x9, 20x10, 22x8.5, 22x9, 22x10.
We also have wheels to fit a wide range of
vehicles, including but not limited to:
Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Mercedes, Ford, Chevy, VW, Saab, Porsche, Dodge, Toyota,
Nissan, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda, Subaru and more.
To see if TSW has a wheel for
your vehicle, visit our online
application guide.
