Cragar wheel
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: worcester
Cragar wheel
Hello I'm going to be installing. 2.5" lift and I would like to use a cragar soft 8 or d-window, i believe I cant go smaller than 17" rims so I was thinking a 17x8 but everyone is telling me they won't fit, due to rubbing,Anybody have any input?
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: worcester
It's a 2013 jk sport 2 dr
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: worcester
JK Junkie
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,697
Likes: 2
From: Grosse Pointe, MI
This appears to imply the 17x8 is 4.5" of back space, but the terminology is one I am not familiar with. http://www.cragarwheel.com/images/me...7B3CEB5AA8.pdf
Man, those are really heavy!
Man, those are really heavy!
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: worcester
thanks for all the feed back, I was looking to run a thinner tire, so wait....what is the offset I need? would I be able to run the cragars without a lift at all? sorry im a newbie
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,463
Likes: 165
From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
As the tire size increases, you need to move the rim/tire further out. There is a lot of variance in size between different mfg's, so just because someone elses tires that have the same number stamped on the sidewall fit without rubbing, does not mean that yours will. So when you choose a backspace (or offset) err on the side of lower numbers.
For what fits with no lift, a 33x10.50 is the general recommendation with stock flares. With flats, you might fit 35's. With MC's flares, maybe 37's.
Stock backspace is in the 6.25-6.0 range. As that number goes down, the rim moves further out.
If you open the thread stuck right to the top of this modified area, you will find some recommendations. Some people report that they are fine with more backspace than these numbers, but again, tire sizes will vary quite a bit. And lift height. And axle centering. And ...
Offset is another formula to give you the same information, but it uses the rim width in the calculation, so it is not as straight forward as backspace. Use an online calculator to convert offset to backspace. Positive offsets sit further into the wheel wells, negative offsets move the rims further out.
For what fits with no lift, a 33x10.50 is the general recommendation with stock flares. With flats, you might fit 35's. With MC's flares, maybe 37's.
Stock backspace is in the 6.25-6.0 range. As that number goes down, the rim moves further out.
If you open the thread stuck right to the top of this modified area, you will find some recommendations. Some people report that they are fine with more backspace than these numbers, but again, tire sizes will vary quite a bit. And lift height. And axle centering. And ...
Offset is another formula to give you the same information, but it uses the rim width in the calculation, so it is not as straight forward as backspace. Use an online calculator to convert offset to backspace. Positive offsets sit further into the wheel wells, negative offsets move the rims further out.
Last edited by nthinuf; Jun 12, 2015 at 06:50 PM.
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: worcester
As the tire size increases, you need to move the rim/tire further out. There is a lot of variance in size between different mfg's, so just because someone elses tires that have the same number stamped on the sidewall fit without rubbing, does not mean that yours will. So when you choose a backspace (or offset) err on the side of lower numbers.
For what fits with no lift, a 33x10.50 is the general recommendation with stock flares. With flats, you might fit 35's. With MC's flares, maybe 37's.
Stock backspace is in the 6.25-6.0 range. As that number goes down, the rim moves further out.
If you open the thread stuck right to the top of this modified area, you will find some recommendations. Some people report that they are fine with more backspace than these numbers, but again, tire sizes will vary quite a bit. And lift height. And axle centering. And ...
Offset is another formula to give you the same information, but it uses the rim width in the calculation, so it is not as straight forward as backspace. Use an online calculator to convert offset to backspace. Positive offsets sit further into the wheel wells, negative offsets move the rims further out.
For what fits with no lift, a 33x10.50 is the general recommendation with stock flares. With flats, you might fit 35's. With MC's flares, maybe 37's.
Stock backspace is in the 6.25-6.0 range. As that number goes down, the rim moves further out.
If you open the thread stuck right to the top of this modified area, you will find some recommendations. Some people report that they are fine with more backspace than these numbers, but again, tire sizes will vary quite a bit. And lift height. And axle centering. And ...
Offset is another formula to give you the same information, but it uses the rim width in the calculation, so it is not as straight forward as backspace. Use an online calculator to convert offset to backspace. Positive offsets sit further into the wheel wells, negative offsets move the rims further out.