Advantage of 8 lug over 5 lug?

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The BIG advantage of staying with 8 lug is the size of the brakes. The stopping power is much better. There are wheels out there that look good, but no matter what they will still be rather bulky looking due to the size of the hub.

If you really want to stay 8 lug, why not lift it? I think a SWB CC with a mild lift and 18 or 20 wheels with 33's would look sweet.

I guess I worded it wrong, I was questioning why most of the crew cabs are being changed to 5 lug. I just dont see any added benefit?

I agree with the lift I really wanted a 4wd but I think I got a pretty decent deal on this one before I found one. I'm not a fan of lifting a 2wd, especially here (Denver area) since we actually get snow. I'd feel pretty dumb having a lifted truck in the drive way that wont go anywhere ha ha