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Old 02-13-2010, 03:42 PM
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Default Ordering Cragar Soft 8's withen the weekend...Size?

Ok so im debating between the 15x8s or 15x7s
What comes stock on a 98 dakota 4x4?

The tires that are going on them are 31x10.5s

15x8 soft 8s are 5"
15x7 soft 8s are 4.25"
Are stock dakota rims 5" backspacing as well?

Im away from my truck so to pull out the tape mesure is not possilbe

Side note: Im in canada, is there a cragar supplier here or should i just order from summit...
 
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I believe they are 15x8 but don't quote me on that because I have 16s.
 
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yes, your stockers are 15x8. My ugly wheels are 15x7.
 
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15x8s it is than

now, center caps or no center caps
 
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center caps make it look cooler, imo. However don't go with the cragar caps that summit offers. I absolutely could not keep em clean after winter rolled by, so I picked up some aluminum caps off of ebay.
 
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these are only summer rims!

also i heard if you call in a order to summit you can get custom backspacing for the soft 8

15x8 and a 2.5" backspacing would look awsome
having the tires stick out from under the truck would make it look abit bigger, wouldnt it?

downside is the cost apperently goes from 40/rim to 80-90/rim

also im still looking for a canadian supplier because shipping and duty will jack the cost up big time
 



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