does anyone have these wheels, cragar series 365

 

I don't, but I have the soft 8, which is very similar. Did you have a question about them, or just want to see them on a Jeep?

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both i'm thinking of getting them, how do you like you soft8 wheels. mainly just wondering about quality. i wont off road much at all, mine is a city jeep just gets me to and from work for the most part.

 

Most people don't find steel wheels as attractive as aluminum, and they are heavier, so they will increase your unsprung weight and moment of inertia.

That being said, they are more durable than aluminum. Generally people buy steelies because they are cheap and strong. Aluminum is more attractive because it can be cast into much more elaborate shapes easily, but it is softer so it is more prone to damage, and it is much more expensive.

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i have a buddy that has those on his CJ-5. i like them, look pretty nice.

 

I have the Crager Soft 8's also but they are for offroad use only on our Jeep.

Personally Id get Aluminium wheels for a Daily Driver since the steelies are pretty heavy.

As far as quality they seem pretty good, mine had a couple nics and scratches from shipping when I got them. I didn't care since they are only put on for playing in the dirt.

 

If you have the time to switch back and forth between wheels for off-roading, you're not off-roading enough

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I can figure out what unsprung weight means, but why is increasing it bad? Just curious.

 

Basically, when you hit a bump, everything that is "unsprung" is accelerated upwards. Your suspension has to stop that upward acceleration and return that wheel to the driving surface.

The more unsprung weight you have, the more energy your suspension has to absorb and counteract. Basically, low unsprung weight makes it easier for your suspension to keep all four tires on the ground.

This is one of the many reasons solid axle vehicles don't ride as nicely on the road as independent suspension vehicles.

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That also explains why it is so important on motorcycles.