Cragar SS Wheels
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From: Dartford Kent
Cragar SS Wheels
Whilst I've seen this subject hammered out on Torque Thrust wheels, I've always liked Cragar SS's, and have seen them on a few C3's in magazines which look good. I currently have some slightly rusty Appliance spoked wheels with lower-profile-than-standard tyres aboard, which all need to be replaced. I think I'll go to standard size tyres on 8" rims, but the big question is, -will I need spacers, and what back-spacing should I order. Also, does anyone know of a Cragar dealer here in the UK.
Cheers, Rob.
Cheers, Rob.
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From: hersey mi
Re: Cragar SS Wheels (robashard75)
rob, I have always liked the Crager SS, I guess it shows my age, anyway- have you checked out the 17" version ??? they are way cool. I would love to get a set for mine. :cheers: :cheers: Rick
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Re: Cragar SS Wheels (robashard75)
Rob,
Yes, you need spacers made by Cragar for the Cragar SS wheels, also the lug nuts are longer they go through the wheel and part way through the spacer.
My wheels are 15" x 8" I think they are 3.5" backspacing but I'm not sure, I bought them back in 1977.
Yes, you need spacers made by Cragar for the Cragar SS wheels, also the lug nuts are longer they go through the wheel and part way through the spacer.
My wheels are 15" x 8" I think they are 3.5" backspacing but I'm not sure, I bought them back in 1977.
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Re: Cragar SS Wheels (67HEAVEN)
I like the new S/S series but Cragar's site is pathetic! There couldn't be less information if they tried. They are definitely at the back of the pack as far as their web presence.
Mark
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Re: Cragar SS Wheels (robashard75)
I have them on my '71 454 Stingray...to say they look good is a gross undersatement. There are BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radials on them, 23560R15 for the front and 25560R15 for the back. I bought the car with them already installed. To be honest, it was a selling point.
Yes, you will need spacers. Not to talk down to you but be VERY careful when installing them yourself. The spacers are easily misaligned and will give you a false feeling of a tight lug nut when in actuality, it's bottomed out on a misaligned spacer. This could give disastrous results.
Good luck and enjoy the stares!
:cheers:
Weasle
Yes, you will need spacers. Not to talk down to you but be VERY careful when installing them yourself. The spacers are easily misaligned and will give you a false feeling of a tight lug nut when in actuality, it's bottomed out on a misaligned spacer. This could give disastrous results.
Good luck and enjoy the stares!
:cheers:
Weasle
