torq thrust d on '74
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torq thrust d on '74
I want to put a 16 x 8 torq thrust D on my 74, I would like to have Radial T/As on there as well (or whatever has a raised white letter) ...what size tire would I need to do this and keep the instrument calculations correct, also if anyone has any pics of the 16 in wheel on their car I'd love to see them.
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From: Mo
the bad thing about 16's is tire size's are really small selection.17's would a better choice,and I think Firestone does some raised letter tires for them.discountpartscenter has a size calculator to help decided tire size's,they also offer good prices on tires
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I've got 16's on my 69, using BFG T/A's, 255/60R16 - 98V M+S for both front and rear. I personally like black letters, but thought about white for a little while before going with black.
Watch your offset to clear the calipers. I can't remember (must be that old age thing) but I think mine was 4.25".
I've had no problems with rubbing or anything, and IMOO, I think they look friggin' great! Almost all comments from my car buds were that the wheels made the car..
Here's a couple of pics..
Attachment 47597876 Attachment 47597877
Watch your offset to clear the calipers. I can't remember (must be that old age thing) but I think mine was 4.25".
I've had no problems with rubbing or anything, and IMOO, I think they look friggin' great! Almost all comments from my car buds were that the wheels made the car..
Here's a couple of pics..
Attachment 47597876 Attachment 47597877
Last edited by 69monzacpe; Jul 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM.
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thanks for the help guys but i think my idea of RWL letter tires and 16 inch rims is going by the wayside, I've looked everywhere for a size that will work, the only thing I've found remotely close is a 50 series, but thats kind of small
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Originally Posted by 69monzacpe
I've got 16's on my 69, using BFG T/A's, 255/60R16 - 98V M+S for both front and rear. I personally like black letters, but thought about white for a little while before going with black.
Watch your offset to clear the calipers. I can't remember (must be that old age thing) but I think mine was 4.25".
I've had no problems with rubbing or anything, and IMOO, I think they look friggin' great! Almost all comments from my car buds were that the wheels made the car..
Here's a couple of pics..
Attachment 47597876 Attachment 47597877
Watch your offset to clear the calipers. I can't remember (must be that old age thing) but I think mine was 4.25".
I've had no problems with rubbing or anything, and IMOO, I think they look friggin' great! Almost all comments from my car buds were that the wheels made the car..
Here's a couple of pics..
Attachment 47597876 Attachment 47597877
I think it looks good.
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Originally Posted by miller6t9
thanks for the help guys but i think my idea of RWL letter tires and 16 inch rims is going by the wayside, I've looked everywhere for a size that will work, the only thing I've found remotely close is a 50 series, but thats kind of small
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50's ... yep
L88 you are right! I have 235/50 and 255/50 16's on my 71 vette. I went with Dunlop 8000's. They handle alot better than the 255/60/15', BFG T/A's that I had before. I would NOT go back to BFG TA's. However it took me a little while to adjust to looking at the added 0.5" of gap at the back. I need to lower it just a touch to compensate. Most all of the people comment on how much they like the wheels, I run the orginal looking Torque Thrusts, 16 x 8". Almost like a period wheel in looks , ... but not too big like a 17" which looks "modern" sort of. I was going for the "old school" look I guess.
carbster
I think if I fit the VBP 550 springs up front to drop ~ 1" and torque down on the spring bolts on the back that should do it. What do you all think?
carbster
I think if I fit the VBP 550 springs up front to drop ~ 1" and torque down on the spring bolts on the back that should do it. What do you all think?
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Originally Posted by 69monzacpe
I've got 16's on my 69, using BFG T/A's, 255/60R16 - 98V M+S for both front and rear. I personally like black letters, but thought about white for a little while before going with black.
Watch your offset to clear the calipers. I can't remember (must be that old age thing) but I think mine was 4.25".
I've had no problems with rubbing or anything, and IMOO, I think they look friggin' great! Almost all comments from my car buds were that the wheels made the car..
Here's a couple of pics..
Attachment 47597876 Attachment 47597877
Watch your offset to clear the calipers. I can't remember (must be that old age thing) but I think mine was 4.25".
I've had no problems with rubbing or anything, and IMOO, I think they look friggin' great! Almost all comments from my car buds were that the wheels made the car..
Here's a couple of pics..
Attachment 47597876 Attachment 47597877
