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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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I have read so many threads on tire sizes my mind is fried. I have made up my mind to stick with the 15 x 8 size wheel. I am looking for a vendor who has the Torque Thrust 11 wheel polished in 15 x 8 with 4 inch backspacing and 12mm off set and 5 x 4.75 bolt pattern for my 78 vette.
Anyone running this wheel and can give me a supplier? I am only interested in this size to keep the retro look. I have seen many pics of other sizes and they look killer but the 15 x 8 is for me.
I cant believe I am having trouble finding that size.
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Go Wheelsforless Click on American Racing, then Custom Vintage 2pc.

Select 15 x 8 size, 5-475 bolt pattern and 4" backspace.
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Go Wheelsforless Click on American Racing, then Custom Vintage 2pc.

Select 15 x 8 size, 5-475 bolt pattern and 4" backspace.
Thanks, was not aware they had to be custom made at $400 over the normal retail may have to choose anther wheel.
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I considered the same thing but the BS for the 15x8 was 3.79". You would need a 1/4" spacer to get approximately 4" BS with that wheel.
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Check and see if Coys has a 15" in stock.
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Originally Posted by nivensid
I have read so many threads on tire sizes my mind is fried. I have made up my mind to stick with the 15 x 8 size wheel. I am looking for a vendor who has the Torque Thrust 11 wheel polished in 15 x 8 with 4 inch backspacing and 12mm off set and 5 x 4.75 bolt pattern for my 78 vette.
Anyone running this wheel and can give me a supplier? I am only interested in this size to keep the retro look. I have seen many pics of other sizes and they look killer but the 15 x 8 is for me.
I cant believe I am having trouble finding that size.
I have the 15 x 8 Torque Thrust wheels on my 78. I just went to a tire store that handles American Racing and told them the make and year and let them order the right rims That way if there is any fitment issues it is their responsibility to send them back and get the right ones. If you order the specific rims and they don't fit, it is your problem.
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I have 15 x8 TT ll's with 4 inch BS but still had to use 1/8 inch spacers to clear brake calipers ... did not pay any extra charge, got grey with a polished rim which they said had to be custom ordered and would take 4 weeks...they were there in like 4 days...lol

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OK I pulled the trigger and special ordered the black chrome wheels from Coys that look very similar to the TT2 wheel. Have to have them custom made for the 15 x 8 with the 4inch BS. $700 delivered with the lugs, valve stems and center caps. Will post pics when received and installed.
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Originally Posted by nivensid
OK I pulled the trigger and special ordered the black chrome wheels from Coys that look very similar to the TT2 wheel. Have to have them custom made for the 15 x 8 with the 4inch BS. $700 delivered with the lugs, valve stems and center caps. Will post pics when received and installed.
Whats the time frame for those to be made?
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I was told 6 weeks but should be sooner.
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The Coys guys are cool to work with by my order ran for 9 months before I cancelled it.

Same thing, 6 weeks, then another 6 weeks. Order was wrong, they shipped the wrong ones, should by in this shipment and so on.
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Old May 21, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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I have no reason to doubt his word. Its simple really if I don't have the wheels in the aloted time there will be a refund, no discussion. I take people at their word as I expect them to do the same with me.
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