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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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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 size soft 8 rim would fit best with my setup with no rubbing?
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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15x8
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15x8
The bolt pattern 5x41/2
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by stev-o

The bolt pattern 5x41/2
15x7 or 15x8 iv heard both, im goin to be mostly doing just street driving, no offroad. and than 4" backspace?

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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which wheel size would be best? 15x7 or 15x8?
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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15x8 IMO, i like these wheels. They have a -13 offset so your tires will stick out just a tad, giving an aggressive stance.
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get a 15x8. they're great. i think stock bs is close to 4.25. but with a 1inch wider wheel it will stick the wheels out an inch if the backspacing is the same.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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the jeep is going to be used for mostly highway driving, should i get 15x7 or 15x8 rims? for just highway no offroading
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just get your 15x8. wheels are wheels. on road or off.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MossyXJ
just get your 15x8. wheels are wheels. on road or off.
what size tires are you running in that picture?

is anybody running 225 75r15's with the 15x7 or 15x 18 rims that can post a pic?
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jets7495
what size tires are you running in that picture?

is anybody running 225 75r15's with the 15x7 or 15x 18 rims that can post a pic?
they were 235/75r15 in that picture. your tires now will fit. so will 235's.

quit worrying and buy the damn things
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stock backspacing is 5.25 inches. anything more (less is more... so 3.75 or 4 in" will stick out more...) will stick out the tires and will not rub... 15x7 or 15x8 will be fine, however i think it might be hard to find a 15x7 with more backspacing. a 15x7 is what you tires are on now but again either 15x7 or 15x8 will be fine
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got them a few days ago!!

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