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cragar 15", Spidertrax 1.5" WS, 33"bfg mt help

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Default cragar 15", Spidertrax 1.5" WS, 33"bfg mt help

I have the following set up (note i did not plan to use spidertrax but the wheel rubs in both the front and back brake calipers):.

-Spidertrax 1.5" Wheel
-cragar 15" CRR-3655850 15x10/3.75 bs
-BFgoodrich MT 33 x12.5x15

Like I said before, it rubs with the brake calipers so I had to use the spidertrax, at full turn its touching the front bumper. Could you guys please advise what options do I have? I was thingking making the bumper a stubby one, I do not want to spend at the moment a lot of money so what do you recommend?. Also, let me know what you guys think about the setup, pics below



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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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no help :S
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Wow, that's wide, no way i would get away with that much tire sticking out in NY...

If it was me, i would try different rims.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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well obviously you're sticking out way too much. If it was me I'd do 1 of 2 things.

1, you can increase the backspace so they aren't sticking out so much and keep the spacers

2, get a larger rim so that the smaller backspace won't rub the calipers.

either way, I think you need new rims.

my vote would be to go with 16" rims and lose spacers..but even 16" rims can rub the calipers I bet. You might read the modifed forum FAQ - it has some good information on appropriate backspacing for various setups.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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I heard people have sand the brake caliper to make the rim fit, would any one explain what is needed to be done.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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i'm looking for that thread right now.


Edit:
try this thread, maybe that will help, cant find any specifics though other than people suggested moving the rims around to see if they fit beter in other spots?
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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PM me if you're selling the wheel spacers...
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HappyCurmudgeon
i'm looking for that thread right now.


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try this thread, maybe that will help, cant find any specifics though other than people suggested moving the rims around to see if they fit beter in other spots?
Dude let me know if you find the tread i'm looking for it right now too, but cant seem to find it.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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wrong one, brb.
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Labrador
PM me if you're selling the wheel spacers...
I trade you your wheels for the spacers lol
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