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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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I'm looking to buy the Cragar "D" Window Series 342. Is my wheel size 15x7? Thanks in advance!!!
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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It all depends on what kind of wheels you have?????
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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I will be getting General Grabber A2's or A/T2's
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TABonifacio
I will be getting General Grabber A2's or A/T2's
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Thoses are tires.

What size are your current wheels, or are you asking the maximum wheel size you can mount? (if the later you should be posting your question here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/all-lift-tire-questions-go-here-10579/)
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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I have P225/75R/15 tires right now...Sorry for posting in wrong section.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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dont get 7" rims atleast go with some 15x8s
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Most of the older stock rims are 15x7. I'd go 15x8 myself, although I'm running 31's on stock rims right now. The "D" window or "Soft 8's" are on the list for the near future.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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D Window for meh.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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15x7 wheel will ride and perform better than a 15x8
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dogger15
15x7 wheel will ride and perform better than a 15x8
Can you please explain?
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pajuis

Can you please explain?
if a person airs down with the skinny wheel, it holds the bead better. A lot of guys run a 7" wheel on 12.50 tire because if it
with flex in the side wall and not having the tire stretched out the tire will absorb a lot of the bumps and be a smoother ride
A skinnier wheel is easier on your steering components too

I went from a 15x8 wheel back to a 15x7 and was able to tell the difference all around.
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Originally Posted by dogger15

if a person airs down with the skinny wheel, it holds the bead better. A lot of guys run a 7" wheel on 12.50 tire because if it
with flex in the side wall and not having the tire stretched out the tire will absorb a lot of the bumps and be a smoother ride
A skinnier wheel is easier on your steering components too

I went from a 15x8 wheel back to a 15x7 and was able to tell the difference all around.
Awesome, thanks.
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