Tire Stagger Calculator

Calculate tire stagger (circumference difference) for oval track racing and its effect on turning bias.

Input Parameters

Results

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Stagger Amount
in
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Stagger Percentage
%
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Natural Turn Radius
ft
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Ideal Stagger for Track
in
Note: Tire stagger creates a natural left-turn tendency on oval tracks. Typical short track stagger is 0.5" to 2.0". Too much stagger causes excessive tire scrub on straights.

Reference

Stagger = Right Rear Circ − Left Rear Circ Stagger % = Stagger / Left Rear × 100 Natural Turn Radius = (Axle Width × Avg Circ) / (2π × Stagger) / 12 Ideal Stagger = (Axle Width / 12) × Avg Circ / Track Radius