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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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how would 17" torque thrust II's look on a 74?? if anyone has pictures please show them and if anyone has them on theres whats the backspacing and offset and width???
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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anybody???
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Go to the website for The Tire Rack or click on this link http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...5&autoModClar=. When you do that just click on the different wheel sizes & the wheel will appear on the Vette....
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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Try this site. Pretty slick.

http://www.autowaretech7.net/nextwheels/newstal.htm

I just bought Coy's 18". I should have them mounted in two weeks. I'll post some photos when they are on.

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These are the good ones - American Racing Part# 505-7861

17x8, 4" backspace, -11mm offset.

By the way, my wheels are 17x8 Eagle Alloy 211's. Look just like TTII's except the backspace is different and my wheels sit in by about 1/2" from where the TTII's sit. My current project is to replace my wheel studs with longer ones and add wheel spacers.
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I know a bunch of people run them and normally I try to be a little bit different, but they really do look awesome on these cars. Here they are on my 73. 17s with 245/45/17 tires, 4" backspace. When these tires are gone, I'll probably go for 255/50/17s.

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take a look @ this sweet silver 76 which belongs to sperkin's buddy.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1555970460



* Me2 they look awesome on your 73 black beauty
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thanks is 17x8 the widest u can get?
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Originally Posted by arctic74vette
thanks is 17x8 the widest u can get?

17" ttll's are also available in 9.5" and 11" wide
18" are available custom made in 8" and 10" wide

*if you go wider then 8" you may have to do some mods

for more wheel options, checkout http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/
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* Me2 they look awesome on your 73 black beauty
Thanks. They don't look too shabby on your ride, either...
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