Torque Thrust TTO 8.5 x 15
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 600
Likes: 110
From: Mainz
Torque Thrust TTO 8.5 x 15
Hello as I made my C3 a Christmas present, and got her a new set of Torque Thrust TTO's in 8.5 x 15 that I recieved today from Summit Racing I had to notice that the wheel must have been changed again in the way that the lip is machined compared to what they look like in their catalogue... Here are some Pictures... The lip of my brandnew wheel is not machined all the way to the bottom outer edge of the spoke. In other Pictures of the 8.5 x 15 TTO it is machined all the way to the spoke... Here are two Pictures of my wheel, and the bottom two Pictures with the set of wheels next to each other and the last single wheel Picture, is the way the wheels are advertised at Summit and American Racing with the lip machined all the way to the base of the spoke... They must have just changed this in production. I am not so sure, let me know what you think looks better, all the way machined to the spoke or not?!
Last edited by Alex66; Dec 24, 2015 at 04:53 AM.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 262
Likes: 1
From: New South Wales
Good on you. Nothing like spoiling yourself at Christmas!
Hello as I made my C3 a Christmas present, and got her a new set of Torque Thrust TTO's in 8.5 x 15 that I recieved today from Summit Racing I had to notice that the wheel must have been changed again in the way that the lip is machined compared to what they look like in their catalogue... Here are some Pictures... The lip of my brandnew wheel is not machined all the way to the bottom outer edge of the spoke. In other Pictures of the 8.5 x 15 TTO it is machined all the way to the spoke... Here are two Pictures of my wheel, the last Picture with the set of wheels next to each other is the way the wheels are advertised at Summit and American Racing with the lip machined all the way to the base of the spoke... They must have just changed this in production. I am not so sure, let me know what you think looks better, all the way machined to the spoke or not?!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,372
Likes: 215
From: Peoria Arizona
LOVE those. That's exactly what I want for our '77. Congrats on getting them.
In regards to the machined portion - is it possible the offset has changed, and that is whats causing a difference?
In regards to the machined portion - is it possible the offset has changed, and that is whats causing a difference?
Instructor
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 200
Likes: 4
From: Richmond Virginia
That would be my guess as well. The distance from the spoke to the machined edge changes depending on the amount of required offset for the vehicle setup. I think it looks fine either way. I kind of like yours better than the reference photo.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 600
Likes: 110
From: Mainz
I know what you mean, but the backspace hasnt changed, it is
ET - 24 this has been the first Thing I checked with my wheels as I noticed the difference. You can see that my second step of the lip toward the base of the spoke has more or less the same width then the outer first step of the lip. As with the set of wheels at the picknick table the lip is machined a Little bit wider, all the way to the base of the spoke. It is just cosmetic, but I was just not sure which one Looks better...
Last edited by Alex66; Dec 24, 2015 at 12:01 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,430
Likes: 59
From: Long beach NY
St. Jude Donor '15-'16, '18
Did not even notice difference in pics until someone spelled it out, now that I know there is a difference I prefer yours to catalog. Either one looks great imo.
Last edited by Calo69; Dec 24, 2015 at 09:35 AM. Reason: Error
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 600
Likes: 110
From: Mainz
Thank you! I was waiting for your reply, since I ordered my rims after the convincing Pictures of your wheels to me... So I was surprised when I recieved my rims three days ago, that the machined lip of my 8.5 x 15's didnt go all of the way to the bottom of the spoke... Again, mine are brand spankin new (just ordered them two weeks ago), so they must have changed the machining process of the lip width recently. Mine have the same ET than yours. Other than the width of the machined lip, it is the same rim... Again, not sure which lip I like better...
Merry Christmas to Everybody!
Merry Christmas to Everybody!
Last edited by Alex66; Dec 25, 2015 at 06:17 AM.
