Packing element with timed setting sequence

A packing element for use in a wellbore comprising:

• sealing element positioned on an outer surface of a mandrel deployed in the wellbore, wherein the sealing element is disposed in an annulus between the mandrel and a portion of the wellbore, and wherein the sealing element comprises:
• a first cavity on an inner surface of the sealing element, the first cavity having a first size, wherein the first cavity is positioned approximate a first end of the sealing element;
• a first wedge ring positioned between the first cavity and the mandrel;
• a second cavity on the inner surface of the sealing element, the second cavity having a second size that is different from the first size, wherein the second cavity is positioned approximate a second end of the sealing element;
• a second wedge ring positioned between the second cavity and the mandrel;
• a first gauge ring positioned proximate the first end of the sealing element;
• and
• a second gauge ring portioned proximate the second end of the sealing element.