True or false cragar 15's in 4 inch bolt pattern?

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Was thinking on getting a second set of wheels for the 68
always liked cragars 14's or 15's?
 
15's Both my cars have 15's on the rear. I like the look.
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Used to be able to buy them, cause I did 30 years ago.LOL agree with the look
 
Hello there, Does your car have disc brakes in the sbp on the front? I have a brand new set of 14x7 Cragar s/s wheels but some people have told me that they will not fit my car, a 68 Dart GT with the original discs and sbp. Thank you, Brian
 
not sure if they are making them now - but back in the day if you wanted Cragars on a 4" bp car, you had to go with uni-lugs
 
yes disc brakes! but i assumed the pattern was still 4 inch but it is not.
scampman said:
Hello there, Does your car have disc brakes in the sbp on the front? I have a brand new set of 14x7 Cragar s/s wheels but some people have told me that they will not fit my car, a 68 Dart GT with the original discs and sbp. Thank you, Brian
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69_340_GTS said:
Yes Cragar S/S with 5x4" BC are still available off the shelf. https://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/cragar/product-line/cragar-08-61-s-s-super-sport-chrome-wheels?autoview=SKU&N=4294920860+4294920795+4294915423+4294920832+4294920320+4294909611&sortby=Default&sortorder=Ascending
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interesting, I did not realize Cragar offered it in 4 inch bolt patter, NOT unilug I guess. if a person changed over to 73-6 disc and obvious 4 1/5 BP, what size wheel ( 14 or 15?) and backspace is required on a 71 Duster? not trying to get off the subject .
 
Your not my car is 4.5 PO just confirmed it was changed over havn't had wheel off yet.
Only have car less than 24!!! gotta tighen that shifter plate so i can drive it got stuck in drivway for 3-4 minutes trying to get it in 1st LOL brings back memories when i got my first 340 car 35 years ago, back then my car would always get stuck in reverse.

barbee6043 said:
interesting, I did not realize Cragar offered it in 4 inch bolt patter, NOT unilug I guess. if a person changed over to 73-6 disc and obvious 4 1/5 BP, what size wheel ( 14 or 15?) and backspace is required on a 71 Duster? not trying to get off the subject .
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15x8 with 5 on 4" bolt circle.
4-1/4" backspace
275/60/15
NOT unilug, shank lug nuts.

They do look a little different from the classic Cragers, the spokes are shorter and an extra band in the hub. I could not find an original set in good shape. I love the look but they are HEAVY.

These fit fine on my car, but tolerances and opinions on backspace may vary...
I ended up with 3/8" clearance to leaf springs in stock location. At least 1" to wheel well lip, maybe 1-1/2. I never have meaured, it's so far from hitting.
I do run Espo +1" springs.

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Nice cars. I may stay sbp. I already have 14" sbp rallys. Then I only have to do rears in 15's.
 
Just be aware, I have 14x7 3-1/4" backspace on the front, 225/70/14, and they rub. Not enough to tear up the tires, but enough to make you grit your teeth on every driveway. Stick with a 60 series
I tried raising the front end 1/2" but highway feel was very noticible.
The brick front end is height sensitive.
 
KnuckleDuster said:
15x8 with 5 on 4" bolt circle.
4-1/4" backspace
275/60/15
NOT unilug, shank lug nuts.

They do look a little different from the classic Cragers, the spokes are shorter and an extra band in the hub. I could not find an original set in good shape. I love the look but they are HEAVY.

These fit fine on my car, but tolerances and opinions on backspace may vary...
I ended up with 3/8" clearance to leaf springs in stock location. At least 1" to wheel well lip, maybe 1-1/2. I never have meaured, it's so far from hitting.
I do run Espo +1" springs.

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Like the stance. I otta be able to run 275/60R15 on my 67 cuda rear with a sbp 15x8's 4.5 inch backspacing.
 
Cudas and Dusters have it made.
I have seen 295's on a Cuda, but no idea on backspace or spring location.
 
barbee6043 said:
interesting, I did not realize Cragar offered it in 4 inch bolt patter, NOT unilug I guess. if a person changed over to 73-6 disc and obvious 4 1/5 BP, what size wheel ( 14 or 15?) and backspace is required on a 71 Duster? not trying to get off the subject .
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Just to clear things up, small bolt Cragars were never unilug. Unilug wheels were designed to fit 4 1/2 and at least 4 3/4" bolt circle. One wheel fit Most all American cars.
 
Cuda620, I wanted to contact you but your inbox is full. Let me know when I can contact you, Brian (scampman)
 
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