hi sorry if this has been discussed before.

i have staggered 19 inch rims, 255 fronts and 285 rears, ive considered lowering my x a little 30mm max and getting wider wheels.

all this for the cosmetic looks, as i am more that happy with the handling and ride quality.

i thought 20 inch rims 10,s in the front and 11,s in the rear.

so my question is, have any of you done the same, how much heavier did the steering get going to 285,s in the front.

i already consider the steering with 255,s quite heavy, not annoying but still heavier than i have experienced, so do 285,s make much difference?????

do you think the wider wheels would add to shortening component life in the front end.

maybe i should stick with 9,s and 10,s (20") but with less offset, so as to fill out the guards

what is your experience??? (oh 2005 3.0d sport)

Ewen