Hi guys,

I am looking to buy a set of Crager Soft 8 wheels for my 2008 Big Horn 4X4. I searched the forum and still have a few questions. Here are the rims I am looking at.

<H2>Cragar 3978855 - Cragar Black Soft 8 Wheels

Wheel, Soft 8, Steel, Black, 17 in. x 8 in., 5 x 5.5 in. Bolt Circle, 4.5 in. Backspace, Each
Part Number: CRR-3978855 More Detail …
Estimated Ship Date: Today



Cragar 3978955 - Cragar Black Soft 8 Wheels

Wheel, Soft 8, Steel, Black, 17 in. x 9 in., 5 x 5.5 in. Bolt Circle, 5 in. Backspace, Each

Part Number: CRR-3978955 More Detail …
Estimated Ship Date: Today
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Can anyone tell me which rim configuration would best suit my truck. I wish to know if one rim has better clearance over the other for my stock control arms, calipers, etc.

Does the 17X8 (4.5" BS) stick out equally as the 17X9 (5" BS) as a result of the rim widths?

Keep in mind I do not have a lift or levelling kit. Thanks for you help guys.

 

Good, solid, dependable and equally as important inexpensive steel wheel. Long been a favorite of the Jeep crowd.

Would depend on the tire width you plan on running. Ideally, you want the wheel to be 3" thinner than the tire width with 1" plus or minus being within spec. If tire width is less than 11" go with the 17x8, tire width over 12" go with the 17x9, if it's in the middle either would work and it'd basically be personal preference.

The 9" wide wheel has 5" of backspacing as opposed to the 4.5" of the 8" one because it's assumed you would be running a wider tire and having it not stick out far beyond the wheel well.

I run a 17x9 with 4.53" of backspacing which widens the stance of my 12.5" wide tire considerably...

 

^ Yupp what hammer said. I got 17x9's with my 35x12.50's and they stick out just enough to look pretty BA in my opinion. And def. like the look of the soft 8's. Nice good inexpensive black rim.

 

Thanks for the quick reply guys. I am looking to mount 285/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs on them. I am currently running a stock 17" rim with stock Goodyear ATS 275/70/17.

I was just curious which rim would work best on my Ram with the Duratracs with the least amount of interference.

During my forum search, I noticed two other members running these wheels but couldn't tell if the 17X9 rim stuck out further than the 17X8. To me, it would seem that the Backspacing would cancel out the rim width and the wheels with stick out equally.

I was also unsure if both rim styles are compatible with my non-torsion and 4X4 front end.

Again, thanks to those answering my post and I welcome recommendations on rim configurations from anyone else running these rims on a 2007-2008 Ram 4X4.

 

I have those 17x9 with 295/70-17 Nitto Terra Graps.

 

Are they strong for towing? I tow a 7k lb. trailer, and need some wheels/tires to replace the stock 20's with Wranglers. Looking for some 17's or 18's with 33" DCepeks All terrains

 

Very strong wheel, the only negative about them is that they are steel and as such are a good bit heavier than aluminum after-market wheels. No more so than most steel stockers though...

BTW, good choice on the Cepeks, my personal favorite tire for a daily driver truck that still needs the ***** to play in the muck on the weekends...

 

That is right 08RamMan, you were one of the members I saw with them and I believe the other person was from Edmonton AB. He had the 17X8's on his 2WD Ram.

08RamMan, do you have any rubbing or clearance issues with the rims themselves? If I rememeber correctly, you painted your center caps black. They looked great!

2008BigHorn

 

I am running the 17x9 with 305s, changed the whole look of my truck, love em.....

heres a pic of them on my truck, and also since im such a nice guy i went outside and took a pic of how far the 17x9's (with 5" BS) would stick out for ya... hope this helps dude

 

2" level and no rubbing issues......