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Old 01-21-2017, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Nah, I'm not worried about noise. Running Nankang Mudstars right now (the uber suck). More concerned with balance and treadwear. My tires may as well be square.
I would go with the wildcountrys bass. The treads are the same but my shop stopped even offering cordovan because of issues arising on a lot of their offerings. Probably more or less the same tire, I just think wildcountry is a more trustworthy brand. But that tread is pretty good for a cheaper tire. I liked them when I had them on.
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Originally Posted by Martlor13
I would go with the wildcountrys bass. The treads are the same but my shop stopped even offering cordovan because of issues arising on a lot of their offerings. Probably more or less the same tire, I just think wildcountry is a more trustworthy brand. But that tread is pretty good for a cheaper tire. I liked them when I had them on.
Thanks man. Unfortunately, they discontinued the Wild Country (per my tire guy) but I can seem to find the Mud Claws just fine.
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Thanks man. Unfortunately, they discontinued the Wild Country (per my tire guy) but I can seem to find the Mud Claws just fine.
Hmmm I just sold a set Wednesday? Although they weren't immediately ready at a few of our suppliers. Hopefully they don't. Good budget minded tire.
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Hmmm I just sold a set Wednesday? Although they weren't immediately ready at a few of our suppliers. Hopefully they don't. Good budget minded tire.
Perhaps it was just his supplier then. Planning on showing him the site where I found the Cordovan's next time I see him. Glad to know a tire guy has a good opinion of them though. Thanks
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Bigger than 8" on 37s
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Bigger than 8" on 37s
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Originally Posted by slamin81
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Looks great man. About to go this route to. What backspacing did you do? Zone list 4.75 with the lift on the website, But in the pdf instructions 4.5. Looking for a wider stance, perfect tuck, no rubbing.
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Originally Posted by x91j
Bigger than 8" on 37s

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oh. I missed that point.

what size lift and tires are you running the jeep looks great!!!
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I hate to ask stupid questions but i have never bought rims and tires for a SUV.
1.I'm buying a set of Cragar soft 8,i want to keep a almost factory look so would 15x7 do the trick??
2.I want the gorilla center caps for them what size??
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/g...02bc/overview/
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Originally Posted by meatXJ
I hate to ask stupid questions but i have never bought rims and tires for a SUV.
1.I'm buying a set of Cragar soft 8,i want to keep a almost factory look so would 15x7 do the trick??
2.I want the gorilla center caps for them what size??
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/g...02bc/overview/
1. 15x7 is the exact factory wheel size, so you're spot on with that.
2. You need centers that are 3.33" in diameter or less to fit through the center bore of the Cragar Soft 8s.

As an alternative, you can also use OEM Jeep center caps if you're really wanting to keep the "almost factory" look....





All that's required is for you to drill holes to secure the caps.
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Good info right there LargemouthBasslicker
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Originally Posted by meatXJ
I hate to ask stupid questions but i have never bought rims and tires for a SUV.
1.I'm buying a set of Cragar soft 8,i want to keep a almost factory look so would 15x7 do the trick??
2.I want the gorilla center caps for them what size??
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/g...02bc/overview/



An 8" wheel isn't a bad idea if you ever plan on airing down your tires for more traction and better ride off road, it will stay on the rim better if/when you go to a bigger tire.


I used the Cragar center caps on my Soft Eights


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