I am looking into getting some craiger soft 8s. Was thinking off getting 16s. I want to run the nitto trail grapplers in 33s for awhile them bumping up to 35s once I get the axels set up. So how much back spacing do I need and what width for rim and tire to get as low as I can without popping a bead

 

Bump. Just need some quick answers

 

I have not run these good looking wheels or NTGs. However, I would think 4.5 BS is your best all around BS. WAIT FOR SOME OTHERS TO CHIME IN.....but I am pretty sure that 4.5 is a very safe bet.

 

Yeah I was thinking 4.5 also. But what about Rim width and tire width?

 

On a 16" prob. 8" wide. 17" prob. 8" or 9". Does Cragar make a Soft 8 in a 16x8 with 4.5" BS?

 

Not really for sure that's why I started this up so I could narrow my search down to exactly what I need to see my options

 

They don't make 16x8 in 5x5 so I have to go pro comp

 

You'll find that most all lift manufacturers recommend a wheel with 4.5" backspacing, or less. I've seen a few run 4" b.s. also, but, depending on the width of the wheel, the further offset to the outside can put more stress on the unit bearings, ball joints, etc...but that problem would be worse with 35's or 37's, etc...with 33's I don't think it would be a big deal. 4.5 is probably your best bet, if you're planning on going to 35's and keeping the same wheels. Just FYI, some manufacturers like to list backspacing in a number referred to as ET. A -12 (minus twelve) is 116 mm, or 4.5 inches. (4.53, actually, but if it says -12, it's a 4.5 backspacing).

 

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