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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 03:48 AM
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Are there any significant differences between the Cragar soft 8's and the Pro Comp ones I have seen in some catalogs? Anyone have a preference of one over the other? Why? Looking to put them on 33" Toyo MT's this spring. Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 03:54 AM
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Very popular style. They are both USA made wheels. Personally would just come down to price and availability.

Warranty:
Cragar - 1 year
ProComp - 2 years
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
Very popular style. They are both USA made wheels. Personally would just come down to price and availability.

Warranty:
Cragar - 1 year
ProComp - 2 years
Do you have the gloss or flat finish? Any regrets on the choice?
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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Procomps are alloy wheels. Cragars are steel.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dcharge74
Procomps are alloy wheels. Cragars are steel.
ProComps come in steel and alloy. Depends on the model.

If he is looking at soft 8 wheel, the ProComp is a Series 97 and made of steel

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by lre
Do you have the gloss or flat finish? Any regrets on the choice?
I don't have this wheel....was just my opinion. I would personally choose the flat finish...but that is just me.

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
ProComps come in steel and alloy. Depends on the model.

If he is looking at soft 8 wheel, the ProComp is a Series 97 and made of steel

Hmmmmmm......never knew Procomp made steel soft-8's. I thought the only ones they offered were the 7069's.
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Originally Posted by dcharge74

Hmmmmmm......never knew Procomp made steel soft-8's. I thought the only ones they offered were the 7069's.
I have procomp steel soft 8s in matte black and really like them. Originally wanted to go with the aluminum to keep the weight down but glad I chose the steels seems like they can take a pounding.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Malan35
Unfortunately that is no longer true. ProComp is currently transitioning all manufacturing to China... I have limited availability at my shop due to this reason.
That sucks to hear...they are all headed that way, sad but true. America has become the land of the outsourced.
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I have the gloss black soft 8s and I love them
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