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Choosing the Right Wheel Crib Set

10/29/2021

Race Ramps offers wheel cribs in multiple sizes, with a choice of two configurations. We get down to the nitty gritty to explain the features and highlight the best way to use them so that finding the best wheel cribs to outfit your garage is simple and easy.

A few of the benefits our Wheel Cribs provide to car enthusiasts
A few of the benefits our Wheel Cribs provide to car enthusiasts

Made of the right stuff

Just like our Race Ramps, our wheel cribs are manaufactured in the USA from proprietary materials with a fully-enveloped high-traction coating. The cribs are inspected with the same rigorous quality control that Ramps Ramps is known for before they ship out to our national and international customers.

The lightness of our products is a huge advantage thanks to the strong interior construction. As one Amazon reviewer succintly put it: “A toddler could easily use these for building blocks.” All pieces weigh no more than 2 to 3 pounds.

What type of Wheel Cribs are best for your vehicle and/or tire width
What type of Wheel Cribs are best for your vehicle and/or tire width

Let’s talk dimensions

All Race Ramps Wheel Cribs are engineered with a curve to fit tires with diameters from 24 to 30 inches, so that shifting simply doesn’t occur once the wheel is resting in position on the crib.

Our multi-purpose cribs fit tires up to 12 inches wide, and are intended more for everyday use on a variety of vehicle make and models – whether you need to get under your daily driver, or want to display a hobby car at a show. They are available in three heights: 8 inches, 10 inches or 12 inches. The 12-inch model is great for lowered cars because it gives you that extra bit of lift for underbody access, whereas the 8-inch or 10-inch models might only need a little boost to access those same areas.

Customer Nexxxus uses our supercar cribs to lift his corvette
Customer Nexxxus uses our supercar cribs to lift his corvette

Our supercar cribs start at 10 inches high, and are also available in 12-inch and 14-inch heights. These cribs are manufactured wider than our multi-purpose cribs to accommodate larger low-profile tires and/or racing slicks up to 16 inches wide.

Two-piece design for gradual lift

The most distinguishing feature of our wheel cribs is whether they are a single piece or tiered. In addition to the standard curve on the top piece, the lower interlocking section also has a slight curve. Not only does this design give you the option to do a half lift or a full lift depending on what you need that day, it allows you to gradually achieve the full lift which is the safest way to get your car up on the higher cribs such as the multi-purpose 12-inch high two-piece cribs or the supercar 14-inch two-piece cribs.

When to choose cribs over ramps

Although driving up Race Ramps is a much easier way to access the underbody, when you’re working in a tight space such as indoors in your garage, wheel cribs are the way to go. Using wheel cribs also doesn’t require firing up your vehicle, which can be problematic if you’re working in an enclosed space and want to avoid creating exhaust fumes.

Race Ramps Wheel Crib Sizes

8" High
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8 in. Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs 8 in. Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs
8" Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Pair
  • Length: 15 inches
  • Width: 12 inches
  • Height: 8 inches
  • Weight: 5 lbs. per crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
Worth every penny
Super easy to use and store away afterwards, much quicker than trying to position jackstands and much safer.
By K***e
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8 inch Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set 8 inch Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set
8" Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Pair
  • Length: 15 inches
  • Width: 12 inches
  • Height: 8 inches
  • Weight: 5 lbs. per two-piece crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
Great quality, and good looks.
Perfect height for working on my 65 Mustang. Very stable.
By J***n
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10" High
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10 inch Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs 10 inch Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs
10" Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Pair
  • Length: 15 inches
  • Width: 12 inches
  • Height: 10 inches
  • Weight: 6 lbs. per crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
Way sturdier than stands
These wheel cribs are perfect for getting the car up enough to get under and do some detailing. So much safer than trusting stands. Looks awesome too!
By S***t
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10 inch Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set 10 inch Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set
10" Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Pair
  • Length: 15 inches
  • Width: 12 inches
  • Height: 10 inches
  • Weight: 6 lbs. per two-piece crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
Bought another set!
Awesome product! Light weight! Compact!
By M***l
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12" High
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12 inch Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs 12 inch Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs
12" Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Pair
  • Length: 15-1/2 inches
  • Width: 12 inches
  • Height: 12 inches
  • Weight: 7 lbs. per crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
Awesome!
Great product easy to use and store I will be buying a second set soon
By J***y
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12 inch Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set 12 inch Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set
12" Two-Piece Multi-Purpose Wheel Cribs Set
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Pair
  • Length: 15 inches
  • Width: 12 inches
  • Height: 10 inches
  • Weight: 7 lbs. per two-piece crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
I would most definitely purchase again and highly recommend
Great product easy to use and store I will be buying a second set soon
By J***y
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12 inch Supercar Wheel Cribs 12 inch Supercar Wheel Cribs
12" Supercar Wheel Cribs
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Pair
  • Length: 15-1/2 inches
  • Width: 16 inches
  • Height: 13-1/4 inches
  • Weight: 9 lbs. per crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
I have to buy a second set now!
Really good first time buying one it's very solid and i was surprised by how light they are #sweepstakes
By A***y
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14" High
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14 inch Two-Piece Supercar Wheel Cribs 14 inch Two-Piece Supercar Wheel Cribs
14" Two-Piece Supercar Wheel Cribs
Overview
Specifications
  • Sold As: Set of 4
  • Length: 16 inches
  • Width: 16 inches
  • Height: 15-3/4 inches
  • Weight: 6Lbs. per crib
  • Max Capacity: 1,500 lbs. per crib
  • Material: Expanded foam with traction coating
Notable review
Definitely recommend this product
Have multiple cars and they come in handy for many work functions
By W***m
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