Safer Than Jack Stands and Better Looking: Race Ramps 8″ Wheel Cribs
A jack stand carries a car on a small steel saddle placed under a pinch weld you hope is straight. It works, and it is also the reason everyone is told never to get under a car held up by one alone.
A wheel crib works differently. The car stays on its own tires and the tire sits in a molded cradle, so the load spreads across the whole contact patch and down through a solid block onto the floor. There is no jacking, no point loading, and nothing that can kick out.
These raise the car 8″ and carry 1,500 lbs per crib, 6,000 lbs across the pair. Each one is 15″ x 12″ and weighs 5 lbs, in solid high density foam with a traction coating, so they grip an epoxy floor and cannot rust a mark into it.
Sold in pairs, for tires up to 12″ wide on wheel and tire packages measuring 24″ to 30″ overall. Browse all wheel cribs, or see car storage ramps if the car is going away for the winter.
Benefits of Race Ramps Wheel Cribs
One Piece or Two Piece
Both options give the same 8″ of lift, the same 1,500 lb capacity per crib, and the same 15″ x 12″ footprint. The difference is whether the block splits.
• One Piece, RR-WC-8: A single solid 8″ block. Nothing to align, nothing to separate, and the simplest thing to drive onto. Take this one if 8″ is the height you want.
• Two Piece Adjustable, RR-WC-8-2: Two interlocking 4″ halves. Stack them for two 8″ cribs, or split them for four 4″ cribs and put all four wheels up. That is the version to buy if you want the option of a lower lift or full four wheel support later.
The two piece costs a little more. If you are undecided, it is the more flexible of the two and the price gap is small.
| Race Ramps 8″ Wheel Cribs Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Race Ramps |
| Models | RR-WC-8 (one piece) | RR-WC-8-2 (two piece adjustable) |
| Sold As | Pair, two cribs |
| Height | 8″. Two piece also splits to 4″ |
| Dimensions | 15″ L x 12″ W x 8″ H per crib |
| Capacity | 1,500 lbs per crib | 6,000 lbs per pair |
| Maximum Tire Width | 12″ |
| Tire Diameter Range | 24″ to 30″ overall |
| Weight | 5 lbs per crib, 10 lbs per pair |
| Material | 100% solid high density foam with traction coating |
| Colour | Black |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty | 30-day satisfaction guarantee |
Wheel Crib Frequently Asked Questions
Are these really safer than jack stands?
That is how Race Ramps positions them, and the reasoning is sound. The car stays on its tires, the load spreads through a solid block rather than a steel saddle on a pinch weld, and nothing can tip or kick out. As with any support, chock the wheels still on the ground and use common sense before putting your body under a car.
One piece or two piece?
Same height, same capacity, same footprint. The two piece splits into two 4 inch halves, so a pair becomes either two 8 inch cribs or four 4 inch cribs. Buy that one if you might want a lower lift or want all four wheels supported. Otherwise the one piece is simpler and slightly cheaper.
How do I get the car onto them?
Drive up slowly. The cradle is shaped so the tire seats itself and stops. Most people use a spotter the first time to get the placement right, then it becomes routine.
Can I leave a car on them long term?
Yes. Foam does not fatigue the way a mechanical stand can, and there is nothing to corrode. If the goal is purely winter storage and preventing tire flat spots, look at car storage ramps instead, which cradle the tire at floor level.
Will my tire fit?
Up to 12 inches of tread width, on a wheel and tire package measuring 24 to 30 inches in overall diameter. That covers the vast majority of cars. Truck and SUV tires often fall outside the diameter range, so measure before ordering.
Questions about fitment? Talk to a Pit Master Auto specialist or explore more options.
European Price and Ordering Information
Price in EUR: €176.98 – 183.23. This price has been converted from the original USD price at the ECB euro foreign exchange reference rate 2026-10-26: 1 EUR = 1.1188 USD (USD to EUR rate 0.8938). Product specifications, capacities and dimensions above are reproduced exactly as supplied by the manufacturer; where US imperial units (lb, inches) are shown, please verify measurements before ordering.
Brand: Race Ramps | Product type: Wheel Crib | Model / SKU: RR-WC-8, RR-WC-8-2 | Source product page: https://pitmasterauto.com/products/race-ramps-8-inch-multi-purpose-wheel-cribs-set-of-2
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Product is exactly as pictured. Very satisfied with the overall experience.
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