Cragar Soft 8's bs ???
02-12-2007, 12:08 PM
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Cragar Soft 8's bs ???
I know this has been discussed in great detail, but I can't get a straight answer. Just added 265/75/16 BFG A/Ts to my Unlimited X w/ the original rims. I'll be ordering the soft 8s soon. Better to go with 16x8 with 5" backspacing or 16x7 with 4" of bs? I'd like a little more stance and don't mind if they sitck out a little, but don't want to run into rubbing issues. Thanks in advance to all who reply! Pics welcome ...
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Hey 04DrBlur -- I'd like to sit where you are at (about an inch or so out from the flare), but you are also running 12 wide tires. Mine are only at 10.5. Whould I be better off going with 4" backspacing and the 16x7s?
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I would go with the 5 inch. They will still get you to the the flare and will sit out about 1/2 inch and you will not have any rubbing issues with that tire size. I think the 4 inch backspace would be too much for a tire that size. The tire you have is not that wide and with a 4 inch backspace it may look funny. just my .02 
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I would go with the 5 inch. They will still get you to the the flare and will sit out about 1/2 inch and you will not have any rubbing issues with that tire size. I think the 4 inch backspace would be too much for a tire that size. The tire you have is not that wide and with a 4 inch backspace it may look funny. just my .02
4.5" will stick out more or less than a 5"
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That's what my gut was telling me. I don't mind them sticking out a bit, or staying close to flush ... but I don't want anything over the top. I guess I'll go 16x8 with 5" bs then ... thanks.