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Kensey 
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 Topic: 7in vs 8in NO PATIENCE...Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 11:21am |
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Kind of a dumb question, and it boils down to me not wanting to wait like a little kid, but here goes...
My lovely wife is buying me a set of new Cragar ss rims!!!! I like the Hot Wheels look, so I want 15x8 for the rears. Well they're backordered and not expected to ship till August. 15x7's are available now. Hmmmmm. What to do? I'm wondering if there's a noticeable difference between the two? I know I should just wait for what I originally wanted, but... Any thoughts?
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Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 3:19pm |
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Some people will be able to tell the difference, some won't.
Which are you ? I don't know. Not a lot of help, am I.
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Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 3:25pm |
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In a mechanical sense with tire to road performance. A wide tire on 7" rim makes the tire more flexible and rolls over the bulging sidewall. An 8" rim has less bulge from rim lip to tire tread, so better performance with wide tires.
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Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 4:15pm |
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I would go with the 15 x 8 providing you go with a 4.5 backspace if its a leaf spring car
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Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 8:19pm |
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Sh*t. I know I should just wait until they ship. But I WANT THEM NOW!!!
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Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 8:59pm |
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Heck yes there's a noticeable difference. If that's what you really want, then wait. It will be worth it. Are you checking are to different sellers to see if there are any out there on a shelf somewhere? How stuck are you on Cragars? There are a lot of look a likes out there.......
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Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 9:06pm |
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It's gotta be Cragar SS rims. My all time favorite!
NO ONE has 15x8, uni-lug, 4.25 backspacing. It's crazy. I know, I know, 1st world problems waaaaa. I really hope Cragar pumps them out sooner then August.
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Posted: Jun/17/2017 at 9:27pm |
They have to wait until the next load gets in from China. They're not made here here anymore that I know of - as are a lot of others. |
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Posted: Jun/19/2017 at 8:13pm |
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15x8 typically have a deeper dish/lip compared to 15x7
if your going to run a 255 and up, get the 15x8 245-60 will work well with either width rim..but still would be better on a 15x8 if youre only going to go 235-60s just do 15x7 |
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Posted: Jun/19/2017 at 8:16pm |
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ps...only 1 piece rims I know of that are made in USA are Rocket Racing
I was under the impression US Mags were USA made ..but they're not |
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