Cragar SS Wheels?
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 774
Likes: 1
From: Round Rock Texas
I have an extra set just sitting here. Send me $5 for shipping and I will send them to you. They are no problem on the wheels and I have had them on two C3 Vettes.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 774
Likes: 1
From: Round Rock Texas
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,546
Likes: 282
From: Back in Nebraska
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 6,397
Likes: 649
From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
I spoke to my husband and as I suspected spacers aren't street legal here and he said even if they were they cause issues with tire alignment and premature tire wear. I can't tell from Cragar's website, but does anyone know if they make a 15X8 Cragar SS with an offset that will fit a Corvette without spacers?
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 409
Likes: 5
From: Orange County CA
I just installed these on my 71 Coupe.. No spacers or modifications needed.. bolted right on...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-141-5861C-19/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-141-5861C-19/
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,546
Likes: 282
From: Back in Nebraska
I just installed these on my 71 Coupe.. No spacers or modifications needed.. bolted right on...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-141-5861C-19/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-141-5861C-19/
Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 387
Likes: 2
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 32
From: Damascus MD
I know this is an old post but thought I would chime in.
You can order cragar ss in special back spacing so no need for spacers. They are direct fit meaning no unilug!
I believe 15 x 8, 5 x 4.75: bolt pattern, and 4" back spacing is about perfect. Tire size is 215 70R 15 or 225 70R 15. There are rare occasions where 225s rub.
Summit Racing has them for about $169.00 each. They may even include shipping.
I have been looking for months and that is how I discovered that you can special order them.
Bill
You can order cragar ss in special back spacing so no need for spacers. They are direct fit meaning no unilug!
I believe 15 x 8, 5 x 4.75: bolt pattern, and 4" back spacing is about perfect. Tire size is 215 70R 15 or 225 70R 15. There are rare occasions where 225s rub.
Summit Racing has them for about $169.00 each. They may even include shipping.
I have been looking for months and that is how I discovered that you can special order them.
Bill
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 32
From: Damascus MD
If you go to Summit the easiest way to get their is search custom size Cragar ss. The are also available at Vintage Wheel Works but are more expensive there.
There will be a form on line to complete prior to placing the order.
If yours is a 70 like mine the specs are as follows:
15x8 rims with 5x4.75" bolt pattern and 4" back spacing. The 4" back spacing is the same as 15x8 ralleys they came with from the factory.
The tire size closest to original where you can be assured of no rubbing is 215 70R 15. Most times a 225 70R 15 will fit but note that some have reported rubbing issues with 225s.
Just wish there were better tire choices in the correct size with RWL.
There are three that I know of with solid white letters which is what I will get.
BG T/As, Firestone Indy 500s, and Mickey Thompson S/Rs
Reviews lean towards Indy 500 but I am not sure I like the letter size. BFGs seem to have a sub par riding quality, I like the letter size of MTs but their are no reviews.
Good Luck and post pics if you get them.
Bill
There will be a form on line to complete prior to placing the order.
If yours is a 70 like mine the specs are as follows:
15x8 rims with 5x4.75" bolt pattern and 4" back spacing. The 4" back spacing is the same as 15x8 ralleys they came with from the factory.
The tire size closest to original where you can be assured of no rubbing is 215 70R 15. Most times a 225 70R 15 will fit but note that some have reported rubbing issues with 225s.
Just wish there were better tire choices in the correct size with RWL.
There are three that I know of with solid white letters which is what I will get.
BG T/As, Firestone Indy 500s, and Mickey Thompson S/Rs
Reviews lean towards Indy 500 but I am not sure I like the letter size. BFGs seem to have a sub par riding quality, I like the letter size of MTs but their are no reviews.
Good Luck and post pics if you get them.
Bill
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Irwin PA
If you go to Summit the easiest way to get their is search custom size Cragar ss. The are also available at Vintage Wheel Works but are more expensive there.
There will be a form on line to complete prior to placing the order.
If yours is a 70 like mine the specs are as follows:
15x8 rims with 5x4.75" bolt pattern and 4" back spacing. The 4" back spacing is the same as 15x8 ralleys they came with from the factory.
The tire size closest to original where you can be assured of no rubbing is 215 70R 15. Most times a 225 70R 15 will fit but note that some have reported rubbing issues with 225s.
Just wish there were better tire choices in the correct size with RWL.
There are three that I know of with solid white letters which is what I will get.
BG T/As, Firestone Indy 500s, and Mickey Thompson S/Rs
Reviews lean towards Indy 500 but I am not sure I like the letter size. BFGs seem to have a sub par riding quality, I like the letter size of MTs but their are no reviews.
Good Luck and post pics if you get them.
Bill
There will be a form on line to complete prior to placing the order.
If yours is a 70 like mine the specs are as follows:
15x8 rims with 5x4.75" bolt pattern and 4" back spacing. The 4" back spacing is the same as 15x8 ralleys they came with from the factory.
The tire size closest to original where you can be assured of no rubbing is 215 70R 15. Most times a 225 70R 15 will fit but note that some have reported rubbing issues with 225s.
Just wish there were better tire choices in the correct size with RWL.
There are three that I know of with solid white letters which is what I will get.
BG T/As, Firestone Indy 500s, and Mickey Thompson S/Rs
Reviews lean towards Indy 500 but I am not sure I like the letter size. BFGs seem to have a sub par riding quality, I like the letter size of MTs but their are no reviews.
Good Luck and post pics if you get them.
Bill
Jared - Corvette World
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 255
Likes: 3
cragar ss
I have a 72 and I searched for a long time to find a set of ss wheels that would fit without spacers. I had no luck. My heart was set on the cragar ss rims so I went with the 1/2" spacer on all 4 wheels. I have 225/70 15 on frt with 7" rim and 255/60r15 on rear with 8" rim. Tires are just about at the edge of the rear fender well and frt fender well. Rear tires are close on inside but since Im not home I cant remember if its the shock mount or something else back there. I think theres about 1/2" clearance. The wheels and tires (BFG) look awesome but its becomes a personal preference. Also I am not sure why the spacers would make a difference for frt end alignment. I was always told they set caster / camber and toe from the hubs? I havent had the car out on the road yet to see how the spacers hold up. I'm not in love with using them but like I said my heart was set on Cragar ss wheels!
Rodney
Rodney