I am in the process of ordering a new set of summer wheels. The initial offsets that are being proposed to be a different for the fronts and rears (differ by an ET of 10). So this got me thinking of tire rotation. Currently I am running 10x21 wheels with same tires all around. With the new wheels being a different offset, it basically means I can't rotate tires correct? I assume spacers could get around this issue, but is that even recommended?

I was reading through some older threads and it seems that the 2006 CTTS came with staggered rims (same tire size though) from the factory. I guess in this case, tire rotation was out of the question since the front wheel (10x21) and rear wheel (11x21) where different sizes.

So I wanted to ask whether I should consider the need of tire rotation when spec'ing out the wheel's offset. Some folks here have said that the tires seem to wear pretty consistently across all 4 and have not rotated their tires.

TIA

 

Usually if you have staggered offset you wouldn't rotate the tires. Depending on how the tires wear that could mean you need a new set of either front or rear before the other.

Obviously with the Cayenne being all wheel drive it will wear differently than a two wheel drive. Personally I don't see the reason for staggered offset on an all wheel drive car other than for looks.

 

I've been reading as much as I can across all forums. It seems the best approach is to get the same offset on the front & rear and then add a rear hubcentric spacer to push out the rear tire to be flushed with the fender.