Hi all,
Looking at Cragar Soft 8's (397's) or Unique 297's. From what I can tell, they are essentially the same wheel. I am going to go with a 15x8 with 31x10.5.

The problem I keep having is the backspacing. Both those wheels only come down to a 4" BS or -12mm offset, and I am worried that's going to be to far in, and will rub on inner fender in the back, and sway arm or UCA in the front.

Anybody running this setup with success?

'99 Four door XLT SOHC
Warrior shackles, TT


Thanks alot!
Mike

First, welcome to EF...:wavey:

Second, either one will work. You may experience some slight rubbing on the sway bar, but it will be minimal. If you use the search function, you'll find about a hundred trucks with that same wheel/tire combo.

Thanks alot Boomer. Of course I've been searching for an answer for a few hours (lurking) using the search feature, but in my haste I was searching for "backspacing", "offset", and so-on, and just getting more confused. It never even occurred to me to simply search for "soft 8"...When I did, I got a load of information, :rolleyes: incluing this post http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194544

Thanks for your help, it's time to break out the credit card!

Mike

Also don't forget to break out the camera (we love pictures)!

welcome!
i had the same prob. for my 31/10.5 i chose the us wheel daytona's b/c cragar only offered down to 4", w/ the daytona's i got 3.75" bs and i have had no probs
btw get either wheel from summit racing.com they are fast and cheap
hope this helps

Pictures as requested!

Before:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c332/M1972W/May08_0002.jpg

After:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c332/M1972W/May13_0001.jpg

Wheels are 15" Unique 297's with -13mm Offset
Tires BFG Radial AT's 31X10.5 15LT
Lift is Warrior shackles (About 1.5") and TT (Also about 1.5")
Speedometer is off (slow) by 4mph at 60mph per GPS
Needed to trim a tiny bit of chrome off each side of the front bumper.
Also needed to trim a tiny tab off on the underside of the running boards.

Overall very happy with the looks.
$772 all together at Discount Tire.

Looks good.

That looks so much better compared to stock:thumbsup:

Hate to bother you..but can I get a side shot to see how much the tires are sticking out? You have the 4" BS on those, right?

I like it...:thumbsup: