Loizzo

So I'm curious to why I see so many people running the Cragar Soft 8 on their XJ's (Jeeps in general), curious because the Soft 8 on Jegs is $47.99 and the Cragar V-5 is $45.99. The only difference besides aesthetics is the backspacing, which is 4.75" on the Soft and on the V-5 it's 3.75". I think I'd prefer the lesser backspacing because it'll push the wheel an inch further outboard, plus the V-5 is just different the more common V-5 and I'd save myself $8 (I'm a cheap a$$ I guess)

Also has anyone bought new wheels for less than Jegs prices?

Also this is referring to just the 15x8" wheel.

xjmarc

Summit sells them even cheaper. I think people prefer the look of the soft 8.

Loizzo

Anymore info on this?

OOdynamite

I'm getting the soft 8s cuz I think its kind of the classic jeep rim and they are basically a steal for that price. And I'm a poor college student.

s14unimog

I just like the looks better. I've got some 16" D-window American Racing wheels if you like that look. shoot me a PM if you're interested.

rebeltruce

I'm running Soft 8's 16X8....I like the look and the BS works for me, no hassles when it comes to the yearly safety inspections.

Most garages around me are **** about tires sticking out to far beyond the fenders.

I paid about what you mention in your post.....

cherokeeaddiction23

ive got the d-windows from allied wheels and i love em, especially since everybody else has the soft 8's and mine are different

rtralabama

im running cragar v-5 15x8 with 3.75 backspacing. i have 32x11.50 tires on them and they stick out about 2-3 inches but they dont rub when i turn =)

96_xj

The V-5's and soft 8's are available in all the same backspacing. I have 4" BS on an 8" wide rim. a buddy has 3.75" bs, another buddy has 4.5" bs. and one guy i know runs 2" bs on his sammy. It comes down to looks really. The soft eight is just a simple clean looking wheel that goes with anything.

OOdynamite

Um not to sound dumb, but what is back space...?

rtralabama

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CB4Q9QEwAQ

how close the mounting surface is to the inside.

96_xj

good link. here are some pictures:

Loizzo

Any pics of your set up, I'd love to see? What lift, if any lift, are you running?

Good to know that I can get any backspacing too.

And s14unimog I'm good, I'm wanting to stay with the 15" wheel thanks though.

rtralabama

4inch lift from ironrockoffroad.com

ill go take a picture of it im working on aligning it but something is off

xjnj

I would go with the soft 8s but its up to you