Staggered Wheels And Tires - 2015 Porsche Macan S Long-Term Road Test

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Staggered Wheels And Tires - 2015 Porsche Macan S Long-Term Road Test

This update to the Edmunds' long-term 2015 Porsche Macan S discusses the SUV's staggered wheels and tires.

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fordson1

"And that, I'd wager, is the same reason Porsche has opted for such an arrangement."

I guess I'm struggling to come up with any other reason for them doing it.

kurtamaxxxguy

As the Macan manual makes references to race track use, its wheel arrangement makes sense.
Will Porsche sponsor local Track_A_Macan days?

juddholl10

BMW has been doing this for years on the X5. It's a better idea with summer tires rather than all-seasons (summers are no-charge on the Macan). On track, it's for more grip and neutral handling. On the road, it generates some necessary terminal understeer for safety.

s197gt

aesthetics.

fordson1 said:

I guess I'm struggling to come up with any other reason for them doing it.