15 inch torq thrust 2s
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,284
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From: Rockledge FL
15 inch torq thrust 2s
These seem like they will fit perfectly. I like the look of the torq thrusts but dont like the weight of cragars. i know that 17s offer a better tire selection but they look too riced out for a car made in 72 in my opinion.
http://www.wheelsforless.com/detail.aspx?ID=2548
15x8
5x4.75 bolt circle
-12mm offset
4" backspace.
these should fit just like oem i believe
http://www.wheelsforless.com/detail.aspx?ID=2548
15x8
5x4.75 bolt circle
-12mm offset
4" backspace.
these should fit just like oem i believe
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,429
Likes: 20
From: Kingston Ontario
Just so people know, this site doesn't show 17's but I've seen them available elsewhere. T70's and T71's. I'm going to get the 17" T70's.
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...l/fp/SFV/32431
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...id/0/SFV/32431
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...l/fp/SFV/32431
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...id/0/SFV/32431
Last edited by BB72; Oct 25, 2009 at 08:51 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,547
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From: Carbondale Pa.
Looking thru a Street Rodder Magazine I came across this ad, maybe you should check it out cause it beats your price by a bunch.
www.rodparts.us
Good luck in your search, Peace,,,Moosie
Apparently that website is not running yet but if you can get a copy of the December issue of "Street Rodder" mag. look on page 85 for the ad. Peace again, Moosie
www.rodparts.us
Good luck in your search, Peace,,,Moosie
Apparently that website is not running yet but if you can get a copy of the December issue of "Street Rodder" mag. look on page 85 for the ad. Peace again, Moosie
Last edited by moosie982; Oct 25, 2009 at 10:39 AM. Reason: website not working
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
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I have a set of Torque Thrusts from the 60's they were on my 64 when I got it. They are 15" and the center area is gray. If anyone is interested I will sell them very reasonably. The have older tires on them. I would prefer pick up since I dont want to pack them. They are very cool classic rims and are in great shape. $300 for the set. I will take some pictures.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 11,608
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
These seem like they will fit perfectly. I like the look of the torq thrusts but dont like the weight of cragars. i know that 17s offer a better tire selection but they look too riced out for a car made in 72 in my opinion.
http://www.wheelsforless.com/detail.aspx?ID=2548
15x8
5x4.75 bolt circle
-12mm offset
4" backspace.
these should fit just like oem i believe
http://www.wheelsforless.com/detail.aspx?ID=2548
15x8
5x4.75 bolt circle
-12mm offset
4" backspace.
these should fit just like oem i believe
I like several different wheels on different c3's,
Turbines look good to me and I love Tru spokes, I too just dig old school wheels on the classic old school c3 any wheel past about 16" or too modern and/or with rubber band tires does look just too, as you put it "ricer"
I would have to say for me no other wheels looks more perfect on all c3's than the Torque d's,
Not sure of those will fit your car but they will look sweeeet!
On a side note I am in the market for old school wheels, the problem is the rears must be 10" or 12" wide fronts can be 8" chevy bolt circle.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 38
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From: New York
Check this link to a previous post. The T70R is a different finish than the T71R but the fit should be the same and I think they both look ALMOST as good as the Torq Thrust"D"!!
They sure look great on this car.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-rims-pic.html
They sure look great on this car.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...-rims-pic.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,125
Likes: 9
From: Crescent City, CA
I like the "old school" look. Those remind me of the stamped Camero wheels with the lip on the sides of the spokes.
Go for the real thing.
Go for the real thing.
Last edited by trw; Oct 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM.
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Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,284
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From: Rockledge FL
id like to find a set of nice tru spokes. my dad had a 69 stingray growing up that had them, beautiful.
he sold that and a few years later bought a 69 mustang with keystone klassics. nice but not beautiful. he swapped those for cragars. the look just fits the car.
i know cragars are cheaper and can be made to work with the 1/2 inch spacer but they are heavy. the specs i found on the 15" torq thrust are 19lbs without tire. thats a lot less than the cheaper cragars so in this case the extra 50 bucks per wheel seems worth it.
besides if i wanted a car that i was planning on tracking or street racing i would have gotten a c5 at the least.
he sold that and a few years later bought a 69 mustang with keystone klassics. nice but not beautiful. he swapped those for cragars. the look just fits the car.
i know cragars are cheaper and can be made to work with the 1/2 inch spacer but they are heavy. the specs i found on the 15" torq thrust are 19lbs without tire. thats a lot less than the cheaper cragars so in this case the extra 50 bucks per wheel seems worth it.
besides if i wanted a car that i was planning on tracking or street racing i would have gotten a c5 at the least.
