Help with Cragar wheels please

[dkamp]

I want to put a set of Cragar S/S's on my 99 Ranger 4WD but am having difficulty getting a definitive answer on the backspacing and offset. According to the tech library here, the backspacing should be 3.75 inches with a -6mm offset on a 15x7. I emailed Cragar and they said their 61715 wheel will work and also recommended the correct lugs. But that wheel has 4.125 backspacing with a +3mm offset. Is that going to be a problem ?

My paranoia stems from of set of Cragars coming off a GTO I had a long time ago. My fault cuz I had the wrongs lugs but what was funny at 17 years old wouldn't be quite as much fun now. Interestingly the tech library info has a red asterick for data supplied by American Racing Wheels that has a very similar looking Torque Thrust. Problem is they are more expensive and I've always been an S/S/ fan.

If anyone can provide a definitive answer as to if the Cragar 61715 will create any problems for me it would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Mac]

Not sure how many people are going to say they are running the SS's on a 4x4. The tech library also states that the normal backspacing is 4 1/2" and the *recommended BS is 3 3/4". Those Cragars are right in the middle. Sure don't think you would have a problem. What size tires you planning on? I ran them on the back of my '87' but they were 8" wide with 4" BS, tires 245 series and just got a little rubbing on the outside when loaded and hitting bumps. Rolled the fender lip and solved that.
Dave

 

[TimV]

I run a 15x7 with 4" backspacing on my 99 4x4. I have 31x10.5's on it, and I have no issues. An extra 1/8" of backspacing should not make a difference.