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Nov 18, 2007 | 01:00 PM

flstfi

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Tork Thruster Wheels?

I was told they have a tork Thruster wheel that does not require an adapter. I want the throw-back look on my car without the adapters. American Racing makes the wheel

Nov 18, 2007 | 01:03 PM

Gordonm

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From: Forked River NJ

Are you talking about Torque Thrust wheels? There are man yhere who run them including me with no adapters. You just have to get the correct backspace which is 4 inches on most 8 inch wide wheels. I run a 17X8 with a 4 inch backspace on the front and a 18X10 with a 5.5 backspace on the rear.

Nov 18, 2007 | 09:07 PM

trw

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I used old 70's Appliance Wheels with No Spacers.
Getting harder to find though.
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Nov 18, 2007 | 09:19 PM

vette blue

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From: MONTREAL QUEBEC

I have the torq thrust II with no spacers. Go to the tire rack website and they give you all the specs for our cars and prices. I bought mine from them and I'm very happy.

Nov 18, 2007 | 09:20 PM

pbcanney

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it just sounds so naughty calling them "Thrusters"

Nov 19, 2007 | 07:57 AM

Paul L

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Modern AR Torq Thrust II wheels are two piece. The spoke and rim sections are chosen from inventory to match the dimensions needed (backspacing, offset) and then welded together. AR will know what you need. The process generally takes 6-8 weeks.

Nov 19, 2007 | 08:28 AM

chuck d

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Here are some 15x8's

Nov 19, 2007 | 11:03 AM

SanDiegoPaul

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Originally Posted by chuck d

Here are some 15x8's

Chuck are those original Torque-Thrust-D wheels? Didn't think they fit our cars because of the calipers.

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Nov 19, 2007 | 11:37 AM

chuck d

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From: plymouth mass

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul

Chuck are those original Torque-Thrust-D wheels? Didn't think they fit our cars because of the calipers.

Paul; These are TT II's with the center powder coated. You will find them in AR web site. AR powder coats them for an additional charge.

Nov 19, 2007 | 12:11 PM

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desi

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Is there a website where we could upload our car pic and see what the different wheels would look like?

Nov 19, 2007 | 12:25 PM

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vette blue

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Yes, tirerack.com

Nov 19, 2007 | 12:57 PM

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Dantana

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From: SOUTH ELGIN IL

I've got the Torque Thrust II's (17's) running now with no adapters. As stated by many be sure to check back spacing. I believe mine are 4.5" but would have to go measure again to be sure.

I tried to upgrade to C5 brake calipers/rotors and didn't have enough clearance for the calipers but my C3 stock system fits perfect.