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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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hey guys,
im looking at getting the CRAGAR Series 397 Soft 8 Black Wheel for my 99' cherokee sport. right now i have the stock steel wheels with p235 75r15 tires. which soft 8 rim would fit best with my setup with no rubbing?

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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15x8 would work, but you can't air down the tire without breaking a bead. So 15x7 would probably be better.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCalJeep
15x8 would work, but you can't air down the tire without breaking a bead. So 15x7 would probably be better.
alright thanks!
what about the backspacing?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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I'd get the farthest backspace possible. which is 4"
that way wider tires wont rub and your tires will stick out farther giving a wider stance
are you planning on bigger tires in the future?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Get 4" backspacing. Looks better.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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just sold them
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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my goal is to eventually get a lift and bigger tires but for now just the rims
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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that sounds bass akwards
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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i have silver soft 8's with 4" b/s.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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so 4" backspacing with stock bumper, fenders, and no lift. with the p235 75r15 tires will fit with no rubbing or any problems?
thanks!!
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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anybody running the set up than i posted above with the cragars?
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