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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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I see I can get Crager Soft 8's in a 15X8 or 15X10. If I am going to a 35/12.50/15 would there be an advantage to the 8" wide or going with the 10" wide? I am aware that wheel spacers are required to clear since I am only finding these wheels with 4.0 backspacing. Also, instead of buying wheels AND spacers does anyone know of different wheel that would equate to the price of a Soft 8 plus the cost of a spacer?
Where are the hot deals on the 35" tires? I am looking for a more aggressive looking tire, purely for looks. Please remember, I live in Iowa. Not a lot of trails around here. But would rather have it and not need it then need it and
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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I'm not sure I get what your asking,, by going to a wheel with a 4" BS this should be out far enough not to need any spacer,, stock BS is 6.25".. If your worried about clearing the caliper go to a 16" rim,, no issues with the calipers..
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Cruiser
I'm not sure I get what your asking,, by going to a wheel with a 4" BS this should be out far enough not to need any spacer,, stock BS is 6.25".. If your worried about clearing the caliper go to a 16" rim,, no issues with the calipers..
I thought I read that you needed 4.5 in backspacing when installing the 2.5 lift? And thats why I am glad I asked! Thanks.....
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Just becareful going with a 15" rim because of your brake calipers. The 4" backspacing is enough remember the less backspacing the more the tire sticks out. So your tires are going to stick out farther with 4" BS then they are with 4.5" BS
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